Campgrounds
- Open: Elk Creek (Loops A & D)
- Closed: Lake Fork, Ponderosa, Dry Gulch, Stevens Creek, Cimarron, Gateview, East Elk Creek, Red Creek, East Portal
Watercraft Inspection Stations
- Elk Creek: Hours: 7 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days a week.
No decon until temperatures stay above freezing at night.
- Lake Fork: Closed.
- Iola: Closed.
- 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. Expect mud in some sections. |
3/20/2026 |
| Dillon Pinnacles Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. Expect mud in some sections. |
3/20/2026 |
| Pine Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. Expect variable conditions, including mud, snow, or ice.
NOTE: From late May to September 2026, the road to Pine Creek Trailhead will be closed to all access during road construction. There will be no access to Pine Creek Trail or the upper end of Morrow Point Reservoir during this time. |
3/20/2026 |
| Mesa Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Open. Expect mud in some sections. |
3/20/2026 |
| Curecanti Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. Expect variable conditions, including mud, snow, or ice. |
3/20/2026 |
| Hermits Rest Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. Expect variable conditions, including mud, snow, or ice. |
3/20/2026 |
| Crystal Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Open. Expect variable conditions, including mud, snow, or ice. |
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.
