Contact Info
Gunnison, CO 81230
- Phone:
- 970-641-2337
Basics
- Location:
- Between Montrose and Gunnison along US 50
- Type:
- National Park
- Elevation:
- 7,500 feet feet
Description
There are ten campgrounds in the area, with varying fees and facilities. Three Visitor Centers are open daily during summer, each offering different programs and exhibits; Elk Creek Visitor Center has a restaurant and other facilities. The Recreation Area itself is open year-round. Admission is $4 for a two-day pass, or $10 for a two-week permit.
Curecanti National Recreation Area is located along US 50 between Montrose and Gunnison, approximately 200 miles southwest of Denver. Access to various parts of the park is available along US 50, CO Highway 149 and CO Highway 92.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
ELK CREEK VISITOR CENTER
Open all year.
Hours:Fall, Winter, Spring: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, closed on federal holidays.
Summer: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm everyday.
Phone: (970) 641-2337 extension 205
Location: Sixteen miles west of Gunnison, CO on U.S. Highway 50.
CIMARRON VISITOR CENTER
Open intermittently mid-May through the end of September.
Hours:9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone: (970) 249-4074
Location: Cimarron, CO, 35 miles west of Gunnison on U.S. Highway 50
