Resources For Visiting Curecanti National Recreation Area

This is where you can find websites, helpful phone numbers, friends groups and cooperating associations, and, sometimes, books related to the park.

Curecanti National Recreation Area: www.nps.gov/cure

Elk Creek Visitor Center
Physical and Mailing Address:
102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230-9260
970-641-2337

You can find a park map at this site.

For information about bringing pets, click here.

Fees

An entrance pass is not required to access Curecanti National Recreation Area. There are, however, required boat permits and select campground fees payable through recreation.gov.

Boat Permits: 

Seasonal permit - $40

7-day permit - $20

Seasonal and 7-day permits are available online through recreation.gov. On the website, search for “Curecanti Boat.” All boat permits must be purchased online through Recreation.gov. Show your proof of online payment through www.Recreation.gov to the inspector to obtain a seasonal permit sticker.

Seasonal and 7-day permits are also available for purchase at the Elk Creek Visitor Center. Only debit or credit card payment are accepted at the visitor center.

Friends Groups and Cooperating Associations

Friends of the Black Canyon and Curecanti provides strategic investments in programs and initiatives that help protect, enhance, and preserve the resources of [Black Canyon of the Gunnison] National Park and [Curecanti] National Recreation Area for all to enjoy.