2025年1月30日 · 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.

Established in 1965, Curecanti National Recreation Area is responsible for developing and managing recreational facilities on three reservoirs, Blue Mesa Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Crystal Reservoir, constructed on the upper Gunnison River in the 1960s by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to better utilize the vital waters of the ...

The spot for water-based recreation and more. 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).

Start your trip planning to Curecanti here. No Entrance Fees Come enjoy the recreation area! Curecanti National Recreation Area does not have an entrance fee. Other fees apply for camping and boat permits. Check Park Alerts Weather or road construction may necessitate temporary closures. Check current conditions for road alerts. Plan Ahead

Curecanti Recreation Area lies west of Gunnison and features dramatic canyons and the largest lake in Colorado, Blue Mesa Reservoir.

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 scrublands to forests.

Three reservoirs along the once-wild Gunnison River combine to create a destination for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains. It’s best known for salmon and trout fishing. Take advantage of the recreation area’s opportunities for hiking, boating, camping, and bird-watching.

2023年10月17日 · The Curecanti National Recreation Area in Gunnison, Colorado, offers a breathtakingly beautiful high-desert landscape. Hills coated in sage and rabbitbrush, big blooms of Indian paintbrush, lupine, and mountain asters, impressive rock formations, and descents into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park make for unforgettable Rocky ...

2020年11月11日 · First-Timer’s Guide: Curecanti National Recreation Area. This paradise in southwest Colorado brims with unworldly rock formations, hundreds of incredible campsites, and the state’s largest shoreline—and there are opportunities for adventure year-round.

Located an hour east of Montrose, the Curecanti National Recreation Area is home to Blue Mesa, Morrow Point, and Crystal Reservoirs, named after the corresponding dams on the Gunnison River. Blue Mesa Reservoir is the largest body of water in …