Curecanti National Recreation Area
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Curecanti National Recreation Area at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Hike Pine Creek Trail
- Nearby city
- Gunnison, CO
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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.
Weather Information
During spring and
- Summer
temperatures are usually in the 70°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C).
- 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).
- Winter
temperatures usually reach 20°F to 30°F (-7°C to -1°C) and lows often dip below zero (-18°C).
In 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
Operating Hours
Open 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
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Common questions
Planning Curecanti National Recreation Area
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Curecanti National Recreation Area Tours. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
