About 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.
Quick Facts
State
Colorado
Designation
National Recreation Area
State Code
CO
Weather
During spring and fall, temperatures range from 44°F to 70°F (7°C to 34°C) with overnight lows from the teens to about freezing (-9°C to 2°C). In summer, temperatures are usually…
Operating Hours
Open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
Wednesday
All Day
Monday
All Day
Thursday
All Day
Sunday
All Day
Tuesday
All Day
Friday
All Day
Saturday
All Day
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
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