• Curecanti National Recreation Area

    Curecanti

    National Recreation Area Colorado

News & Conditions

Updated June 17, 2013

 

STEVENS CREEK BOAT RAMP
Stevens Creek boat ramp will open on June 20, 2013. Hours of operation will be 5:30am to 9:00pm.

EAST PORTAL ROAD
East Portal Road is currently open, but could close again if winter conditions or rock fall exist.

CAMPGROUNDS

Elk Creek Loops A & D: OPEN, and water is available.
Lake Fork: OPEN, and water is available.
Stevens Creek: OPEN, and water is available.
Cimarron: OPEN, and water is available.
Red Creek: OPEN, and water is available.
Dry Gulch: OPEN, and water is available.
Ponderosa: OPEN, and water is available.
East Portal: OPEN, and water is available.
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ANNUAL CLIMBING CLOSURE
The following areas and routes are closed to public use from March 15 through July 15 for the protection of nesting raptors:

Curecanti Needle and adjacent walls within one-half mile, including the area extending 50 feet from the rim. Developed trails and overlooks are excluded.

Climbing routes along the north side of US Highway 50 within one-half mile east and west of mile marker 149 (near the Lake City Bridge).

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Did You Know?

Elk

A wide range of mammals can be found within Curecanti, including mule deer, mountain lion, black bear, coyote, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, elk and even an occasional moose.