Curecanti National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · CO

Curecanti National Recreation Area

Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of tradeoffs; natural and human made features exist together. Geologic wonders are abundant from the sagebrush shrublands to forests. Visitors can experience the park year-round on both land and water.

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Photos

The snow-capped San Juan Mountain Range looms in the distance as viewed from the Crystal Trail

Blue Mesa reflects the color of the sky in the dawn twilight.

Hedgehog Cactus flower blooming along the Crystal Trail

Large pinnacle spires across a body of water — Dillon Pinnacles next to Blue Mesa Reservoir

An arm of the Milky Way galaxy glows over Blue Mesa.

Tall spires alongside steep canyon walls. A narrow body of water flows below. — Morrow Point Reservoir

Activities

Astronomy
Stargazing
Boating
Motorized Boating
Sailing
Jet Skiing
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Car or Front Country Camping
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
Group Camping
RV Camping
Climbing
Rock Climbing
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Fly Fishing
Hiking
Front-Country Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horse Camping (see also camping)
Horseback Riding
Hunting and Gathering
Hunting
Ice Skating
Paddling
Canoeing
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Kayaking
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Junior Ranger Program
Skiing
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Freshwater Swimming
Water Skiing
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store
Gift Shop and Souvenirs