Curecanti National Recreation Area (Colorado)

This park site meanders along the Black River and
contains three dams on the river.  There are deep
canyons and rocky mesas.  Prehistoric people once
lived in the area.  Camping, boating, and fishing are
some of the activities that people can engage in.

Contact Information

Curecanti National Recreation Area
102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

(970) 641-2337

Link to the National Park Service Website page for
this site.
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