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 2026 Dates
Elk Creek Visitor Center Year-round, hours vary

Campground Status
Cimarron Open. Bathrooms available behind former Cimarron Visitor Center.
Dry Gulch Open.
East Elk Creek Closed.
Elk Creek Open (Loops A, B, and D). Water and Dump stations available.
East Portal Open.
Gateview Open.
Lake Fork Open.
Ponderosa Open.
Red Creek Open.
Stevens Creek Open. Water not currently potable.

Fish Cleaning Stations 2026 Status
Elk Creek Open.
Iola Closed.
Lake Fork Open.
Stevens Creek Open.

Watercraft Inspection Stations 2026 Opening Dates
Elk Creek March 16
Iola TBD
Lake Fork April 26
 

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A person sprays a boat down to clean it
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 15, 2026

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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