Three Reservoirs, One Recreation Area

Located on the Western slope of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Curecanti includes three reservoirs in the Upper Gunnison River Basin (Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal). There are opportunities for hiking, boating, kayaking, camping, fishing, paddle-boarding, windsurfing, wildlife watching, and many other recreational activities.

Boating
Boating

Each of the three reservoirs has its own character and different boating opportunities.

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 Information

There are eleven different campgrounds to choose from in Curecanti.

A photo of two people hiking on a path along a waterway
Hiking Trails

Curecanti offers the hiker diversity of habitat, scenic vistas, wildlife, and wildflowers.

Fishing
Fishing

The Gunnison River and reservoirs provide excellent angling opportunities.

Aspinall Storage Unit
Aspinall Storage Unit

Three dams on the Gunnison River have created what is called the Wayne N. Aspinall Storage Unit.

The Geologic Story
The Geologic Story

The rock layers of Black Canyon and Curecanti tell a story of past environments, ancient animals and dynamic processes of change.

Last updated: May 20, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970 641-2337 x205

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