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Curecanti National Recreation Area |
Description:
Three lakes, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Panoramic mesas, fjord-like lakes, and deep, steep and narrow canyons abound. Blue Mesa Lake is Colorado's largest body of water, and is the largest Kokanee Salmon fishery in the United States. Morrow Point Lake is the beginning of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison and below, Crystal Lake is the site of the Gunnison Diversion Tunnel, a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. Recently discovered dinosaur fossils, a 5,000 acre archeological district, a narrow gauge train, and traces of 6000 year old dwellings further enhance the offerings of Curecanti.
Designations:
National Recreation Area (February 6, 1965)
Accessibility:
Accessible Visitor Centers at Elk Creek, Lake Fork, and Cimarron. Accessible comfort stations, camping sites at Stevens Creek, Elk Creek, Lake Fork,and Cimarron. Accessible overlooks at Dillon Pinnacles, Hermits Rest.
Getting Around:
By boat, by car and on foot.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Boating | Camping | Climbing | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Hunting | Swimming | Wildlife Viewing | Snow Skiing | Bird Watching | Mountaineering | Nature Walks | Stargazing | Kayaking | Whitewater Rafting | Cross Country Skiing | Snowshoeing | Snowmobiling | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | CampGrounds | Picnic Areas | Groceries or Supplies | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | Fuel | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Nature: Fossils | And more.
Directions to Curecanti National Recreation Area
Plane:
Commercial airlines to Denver, Gunnison, Montrose, and Grand Junction airports.
Car:
Via Highway 50 which runs the length of the recreation area between Montrose and Gunnison, Colorado (approximately 200 miles SW of Denver) and is easily accessed from CO Hwy 149, and CO Hwy 92.
Public Transportation
By bus: To Gunnison, Montrose, and Grand Junction
By train: To Grand Junction
Attractions:
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
Phone:970-240-5300
Nearby Parks:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park
Colorado National Monument (100 miles)
Great Sand Dunes National Monument (150 miles)
Mesa Verde National Park (150 miles)
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