Laws & Regulations

Curecanti National Recreation Area Superintendent's Compendium

View the Superintendent's Compendium. Updated 2023.

Additional regulations are contained in the Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR Chapter 1, National Park Service).

Firearms Information

Federal law allows people who can legally possess firearms under applicable federal, state, and local laws, to legally possess firearms in this park.

It is the responsibility of visitors to understand and comply with all applicable state, local, and federal firearms laws before entering this park. As a starting point, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Safety website.

Federal law also prohibits firearms in certain facilities in this park; those places are marked with signs at all public entrances.

Memorandum of Agreement

Curecanti National Recreation Area is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) through a February 11, 1965, Memorandum of Agreement between the NPS and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and is part of the National Park System.

Management Plan

Management plans help inform and direct the day-to-day decisions of park managers.

View the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area Management Plan. 1997.