Operating Hours & Seasons

 

Park Hours

Curecanti National Recreation Area is normally open year-round, 24 hours a day. Some facilities have limited hours during winter.

Seasonal Dates

Dates are subject to change based on weather and other circumstances. Hours for the visitor center and watercraft inspection stations vary depending on the season. Fish cleaning stations could close early due to freezing temperatures overnight.

Visitor Center 2025 Dates
Elk Creek Visitor Center Year-round, hours vary

Campground Status
Cimarron Closed for maintenance
Dry Gulch Late May
East Elk Creek Annual wildlife closure until August 2025.
Elk Creek Open (all loops). No water at dump station.
East Portal Open. No water.
Gateview Open. No water.
Lake Fork Open (both sections).
Ponderosa Open. No water.
Red Creek Late May
Stevens Creek May 18

Fish Cleaning Stations 2025 Opening Dates
Elk Creek Late May
Iola Late May
Lake Fork Late May
Stevens Creek Late May

Watercraft Inspection Stations 2025 Opening Dates
Elk Creek April 18
Iola May 2
Lake Fork April 12
 

 
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Boat Ramps & Watercraft Inspections

Get information about boat ramp hours and where to go for a required watercraft inspection.

Elk Creek campground just before night falls
Camping

There are ten different campgrounds to choose from in Curecanti.

Last updated: May 16, 2025

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970 641-2337 x205
This phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911.

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