Recreate from Reservoir to Canyon

Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of tradeoffs; natural and human made features exist together. Geologic wonders are abundant from the sagebrush scrublands to forests. Visitors can experience the park year-round on both land and water.

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Boating

Each of the three reservoirs has its own character and different boating opportunities.

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Boat Ramps & Watercraft Inspections

Get information about boat ramp hours and where to go for a required watercraft inspection.

Tree and shrub foliage change to yellow and oranges. A small inlet of water is visible.
Current Conditions

Check for alerts, road and facility closures, trail conditions, and reservoir levels.

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Camping

There are ten different campgrounds to choose from in Curecanti.

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Hiking

Curecanti offers the hiker a diversity of trails and habitats to explore.

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Fishing

The Gunnison River and reservoirs provide excellent angling opportunities. Review possession limits and park regulations.

Tall canyon walls and pinnacles stand on either side of a narrow reservoir
Geology

The rock layers of Black Canyon and Curecanti tell a story of past environments, ancient animals and dynamic processes of change.

Water cascades from an open spillway on a concrete dam
Aspinall Storage Unit

Three dams on the Gunnison River have created what is called the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.

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One River System, Two Park Experiences

Visitors to nearby Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park can experience the Gunnison River system in a different form.

Last updated: September 26, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970 641-2337 x205
This phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911.

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