Curecanti National Recreation Area

Low Water Levels On Blue Mesa Reservoir Prompt Boat Ramp And Marina Changes

Low water levels on the Blue Mesa Reservoir caused by low winter snowpack and limited spring precipitation are leading to changes boat ramps and marinas within Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - June 1st, 2026

A Railroad And Reservoirs

Before there was ever a national recreation area, before there even were reservoirs, there was a branch of the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad (D&RGW) and the town of Cimarron. The reservoirs came much later.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 16th, 2026

A Day In The Park: Curecanti National Recreation Area

Less than an hour’s drive from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area offers a ground level perspective of the Gunnison River, and the park’s three reservoirs and surrounding landscape offer year-round outdoor activities including hiking, boating, paddling, fishing, swimming, birdwatching, and stargazing.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 6th, 2026

Park Service Proposes To Replace Wastewater Systems In Curecanti National Recreation Area

The National Park Service has proposed a project to replace the water and wastewater systems within Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado.

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By NPT Staff - March 3rd, 2026

Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Set To Reopen In Stages After Wildfire

The South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is partially reopening after a wildfire forced its closure for more than a month.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 15th, 2025

Visitors Told To Avoid Contact With Water At Curecanti National Recreation Area

A toxic blue-green algae bloom has been detected in part of Blue Mesa Reservoir at Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - August 12th, 2025

National Park Reservoirs Providing Water For Firefighting

Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Blue Mesa at Curecanti National Recreation Area were being used by "super scoopers" to snag planeloads of water to help firefighters at Grand Canyon National Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

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By NPT Staff - July 19th, 2025

Public Comments Sought For Fire Management Plans At Black Canyon Of the Gunnison National Park

The National Park Service is developing a fire management plan and conducting an environmental assessment (EA) for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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By Compiled from NPS Releases - January 10th, 2025

New Wilderness Permit And Group Campsite Fees Coming To Black Canyon And Curecanti In 2025

Look out for fee increases at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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By Compiled from NPS Releases - November 27th, 2024

NPS Seeking Public Input On Grazing Management Plan & EA For Black Canyon Of The Gunnison And Curecanti

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input regarding development of a Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, under the National Environmental Policy Act.  

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - August 20th, 2024

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