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.
Curecanti offers three reservoirs, seven hiking trails, and plenty of fish to catch.
Our 10 campgrounds have a variety of services to accommodate tents or recreational vehicles.
Curecanti offers the hiker diversity of habitat, scenic vistas, wildlife, and wildflowers.
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Information about where pets are allowed in Curecanti.
For your convenience, annual boat permits are available by mail.
Visitors to nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park can experience the Gunnison River system in a different form.
Last updated: March 24, 2022