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Curecanti National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area Colorado
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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.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

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 in the 70°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C). Nights are usually 40°F to 50°F (4°C to 10°C). The wind often picks up at 12 pm and continues through the afternoon. Thunderstorms are common. In winter, temperatures usually reach 20°F to 30°F (-7°C to -1°C) and lows often dip below zero (-18°C).

Address

102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, CO 81230

Activities & Topics

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 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 Archeology Commerce Dams Engineering Explorers and Expeditions Industry Laborer and Worker Military US Army Transportation Canals Tunnels Trains and Railroads Westward Expansion Animals Fish Canyons and Canyonlands Forests and Woodlands Geology Grasslands Mountains Night Sky Astronomy River and Riparian Rock Landscapes and Features Scenic Views Thickets and Shrublands Trails Unique Species Endangered Volcanoes

Contact Information

9706413127 (Fax)
cure_info@nps.gov
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Operating Hours

wednesday

All Day

monday

All Day

thursday

All Day

sunday

All Day

tuesday

All Day

friday

All Day

saturday

All Day

Location

Coordinates: 38.46584558, -107.3303371

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