Campgrounds
- Open: Elk Creek, Lake Fork, Cimarron, Dry Gulch, Red Creek, Ponderosa, Gateview, Stevens Creek, East Elk Creek
- Closed: East Portal (due to landslide)
Watercraft Inspection Stations
- Elk Creek (Hand launch only): Hours: 6 am to 5:30 pm, 7 days a week.
- Lake Fork (Hand launch only): Hours: 6 am to 4pm, 7 days a week.
- Iola: Hours: 6 am to 4 pm, 7 days a week. Iola ramp is CLOSED; hand-launching is unavailable due to poor shore conditions. Inspection station remains open.
- Elk Creek, Stevens Creek and Lake Fork fish cleaning stations are on and available.
- No watercraft inspections are available at Ponderosa or Stevens Creek boat ramps. Hand-launched craft only at those locations.
Trails
All hiking trails are open. Leashed dogs are permitted on all trails.
| Trail Name |
Trailhead Location |
Condition Report |
Last Report Date |
| Neversink Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. |
3/20/2026 |
| Dillon Pinnacles Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. |
3/20/2026 |
| Pine Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. |
3/20/2026 |
| Mesa Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. |
3/20/2026 |
| Curecanti Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. |
3/20/2026 |
| Hermits Rest Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. |
3/20/2026 |
| Crystal Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. |
3/20/2026 |
Climbing Closures
Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.
Reservoir Water Levels
Water is a scarce, critical, and dwindling resource in the West. In addition to supporting recreational activities in Curecanti, water provides power to millions of homes and is essential for our communities, for wildlife, and agriculture.
Reservoir water levels in Curecanti are maintained by the Bureau of Reclamation. Check each of the reservoir links for current levels.
