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Curecanti National Recreation Area
Things To Know Before You Come
 

WEAR YOUR PFD!
Personal Flotation Devices save lives, and are required for children under the age of 13.

SAFETY AT THE OVERLOOKS
Never throw anything from the overlooks into the canyon!
Hikers are underneath Pioneer Point, Hermit's Rest and other areas below CO Highway 92. Even a small stone can be fatal. Please supervise children closely at overlooks, as weathered rock makes rim edges hazardous, and many places have no guardrails.

ACCESSIBILITY
The following facilities are accessible to those with mobility impairments:

Campgrounds:
Elk Creek, Lake Fork, Stevens Creek, Cimarron

Visitor Center:
Elk Creek

Overlooks:
Dillon Pinnacles, Hermit's Rest

FOOD, LODGING AND SERVICES
Elk Creek and Lake Fork Marinas typically open beginning to mid-May, and close beginning to mid-September. Operated by Recreation Resource Management, services include daily and seasonal slip rentals, boat rentals, guided fishing expeditions, store and gift shop, gas dock, and boat repair facility.
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Pappy's Restaurant is open mid-May and closes shortly after Labor Day.

No lodging is available in the recreation area other than campgrounds.

Full services and lodging are available in nearby communities.

Water is available mid-May through mid-October.

COLLECTING IN THE PARK
Plants, rocks, wildlife and cultural artifacts must not be disturbed or removed.

Mussel-Free Certification
Mussel-Free Certification
All watercraft on Blue Mesa Reservoir must be certified as mussel-free.
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Pets at Curecanti
Pets at Curecanti
Information about where your pet is allowed within Curecanti.
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Park Map
Park Map
Map of Curecanti National Recreation Area.
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Invasive Threats
Threats to Curecanti Fisheries
Help from anglers and boaters is needed to keep Curecanti clean and fishable.
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Did You Know?
A wide range of mammals can be found within Curecanti, including mule deer, mountain lion, black bear, coyote, prairie dogs, bighorn sheep, elk and even an occasional moose.

Last Updated: September 05, 2006 at 10:13 EST