Campgrounds
- Open: Elk Creek (Loop A & D year-round), Lake Fork, Gateview, Ponderosa, Stevens Creek, Dry Gulch, Red Creek, Cimarron, East Elk Creek
- Closed: East Portal
Watercraft Inspection Stations
- Elk Creek: Open 6:30 am to 7 pm, 7 days a week (Fall hours).
- Lake Fork: Open 7 am to 5 pm, 7 days a week (Fall hours).
- Iola: Open 7 am to 3 pm, 7 days a week (Fall hours).
- Fish cleaning stations are closed for the season.
- 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 and clear. Expect mosquitoes. |
6/24/2025 |
| Dillon Pinnacles Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open and clear. Minimal to no shade. |
6/24/2025 |
| Pine Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open and clear. |
6/24/2025 |
| Mesa Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open and clear. Poison ivy along trail. |
6/24/2025 |
| Curecanti Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open and clear. Minimal to no shade. |
6/24/2025 |
| Hermits Rest Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open and clear. Minimal to no shade. |
6/24/2025 |
| Crystal Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open and clear. Minimal to no shade. |
6/24/2025 |
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.
