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East Portal Road is Closed
East Portal Road is closed for the winter. It will not reopen until the spring.
Deep Water and Big Fish
Curecanti National Recreation Area is a series of three reservoirs along the once wild Gunnison River. The reservoirs that make up Curecanti today are a destination for water-based recreation high in the Rocky Mountains. Best known for salmon and trout fishing, Curecanti also offers opportunities for hiking, boating, camping, and bird watching.
Features
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The Boat Tour
Join a park ranger for a leisurely 1.5 hour boat tour through the upper Black Canyon.
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Camping
Our 10 campgrounds have a variety of services to accommodate tents or recreational vehicles.
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Take a Hike
Curecanti offers the hiker diversity of habitat, scenic vistas, wildlife, and wildflowers.
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Did You Know?
The Curecanti Needle has long been a defining symbol and landmark of this region. In 1882, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad entered the Black Canyon and promptly designated the Curecanti Needle as their symbol.