Curecanti National Recreation Area Colorado

Curecanti National Recreation Area Overview

Curecanti National Recreation Area is located Located on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It includes three reservoirs in the Upper Gunnison River Basin – Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal.

Curecanti contains varied habitats including riparian areas, steep canyons, sagebrush hillsides, and forests of ponderosa pine, Douglas fir, Colorado narrowleaf cottonwood, and aspen. The recreation area is in mostly high desert country with colorful sedimentary and volcanic rock layers.

Outdoor Recreation and Activities

Curecanti National Recreation Area offers a variety of outdoor recreation including camping boating, hiking, fishing, scenic drives, mountain biking and picnicking. Wildlife viewing is also great throughout the area.

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Cell Service Poor
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Rings
• Fireplace
• Trash Collection

Activities

• ATV
• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing