• Curecanti National Recreation Area

    Curecanti

    National Recreation Area Colorado

  • Fire Restrictions

    Curecanti is under fire restrictions until further notice due to extremely dry conditions. More »

  • Gateview Road Closure

    The road to Gateview campground will be completely closed for repairs until noon on May 25. The road will be opened on weekends beginning May 25. More »

Deep Water and Big Fish

Curecanti National Recreation Area is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River. The reservoirs that make up Curecanti today are a destination for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains. Best known for salmon and trout fishing, Curecanti also offers opportunities for hiking, boating, camping, and bird watching.

Features

  • Morrow Point Boat Tour

    The Boat Tour

    Join a park ranger for a leisurely 1.5 hour boat tour through the upper Black Canyon.

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  • Camping

    Camping

    Our 10 campgrounds have a variety of services to accommodate tents or recreational vehicles.

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  • Hiking Information

    Take a Hike

    Curecanti offers the hiker diversity of habitat, scenic vistas, wildlife, and wildflowers.

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Did You Know?

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The Curecanti Needle has long been a defining symbol and landmark of this region.  In 1882, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad entered the Black Canyon and promptly designated the Curecanti Needle as their symbol.