Curecanti National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area · CO
Danger · Toxic Algae Found – Blue Mesa Water Quality Advisory
Cyanotoxins are currently present in the Iola Basin. Until further notice, the park recommends that no person or pet swims in, or drinks from, reservoir waters in the Iola Basin. Cyanotoxins may be present in the Cebolla and Sapinero Basins. Use caution when fishing, boating, or recreating in Blue Mesa Reservoir.
More information
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/cure
- Location
- Curecanti National Recreation Area (38.466, -107.330)
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Passport stamp locations
- East Portal
- Elk Creek Visitor Center
Hours
Curecanti National Recreation Areatoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
Open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
1
- Elk Creek Visitor Centertoday: 8:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.