NPS image by Matt Johnson Curecanti contains varied habitats including riparian areas, steep canyons, sagebrush hillsides, and forests of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, Colorado narrow-leaf cottonwood, and aspen. It is mostly high desert country with intriguing and colorful sedimentary and volcanic rock layers. Summers are pleasant with temperatures typically in the 70s to 80s. Winters temperatures frequently dip below zero. Click on a link below for basic information on Curecanti. |
Last updated: March 8, 2023