.jpg%3F1463509958&w=3840&q=75)
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Salmon and trout fishing are among the most popular pursuits for visitors to the Curecanti National Recreation Area.
Plan Around Curecanti National Recreation Area
A good stop is not just something to read about. Once it belongs on the day, move into a saved trip and build the route around it.
Use this detail page to confirm that the stop is worth it, then carry that decision into a trip draft while the park context is still fresh.
Curecanti National Recreation Area Details
Salmon and trout fishing are among the most popular pursuits for visitors to the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which includes three reservoirs formed by dams on Colorado's Gunnison River. The 20-mile Blue Mesa Lake is the largest body of water in the state and is a rich Kokanee salmon fishery. Boating, naturally, is a big attraction as well, along with swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing. Boating on the other two reservoirs, Morrow Point and Crystal, is limited to hand-carried boats like canoes and kayaks (other than park tour boats); Morrow Point is known for its fast current and deep canyons. Three park visitor centers offer information on ranger-led activities like a boat tour through upper Black Canyon. The 41,790-acre park also has 20 miles of hiking trails, including the two-mile Pine Creek Trail, which follows an old railbed.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
N/A
Region
N/A
Nearby Parks Around Curecanti National Recreation Area
Compare nearby parks around Curecanti National Recreation Area when deciding whether to expand the route after this stop.
Nearby Points of Interest Around Curecanti National Recreation Area
Use nearby POIs to quickly expand your options beyond Curecanti National Recreation Area while the map context is still fresh.
0.9 mi away
Blue Mesa Reservoir
As the largest lake situated entirely on Colorado soil, it should come as no surprise that this reservoir has plenty of opportunities for fun in the sun.
9.8 mi away
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Salmon and trout fishing are among the most popular pursuits for visitors to the Curecanti National Recreation Area, which includes three reservoirs formed by dams on Colorado's Gunnison River.
12.2 mi away
Curencanti Creek Trail
This trail is inverse to most trails, as visitors will find out that you hike down to a cove in Morrow Point Reservoir before hiking back up.
18.4 mi away
Slumgullion Earthflow
The 4-mile long landslide is much less threatening than it initially appears.
23.8 mi away
Crystal Dam
Crystal Dam is the newest dam on the Gunnison, standing at 323 feet tall.
