Curecanti National Recreation Area

Three reservoirs and surrounding lands make up this recreation area in western Colorado. It is a landscape of tradeoffs; natural and human made features exist together. Geologic wonders are abundant from the sagebrush shrublands to forests. Visitors can experience the park year-round on both land and water.

Crystal Trail View

The snow-capped San Juan Mountain Range looms in the distance as viewed from the Crystal Trail

The snow-capped San Juan Mountain Range looms in the distance as viewed from the Crystal Trail

Twilight Before Dawn

Blue Mesa reflects the color of the sky in the dawn twilight.

Blue Mesa reflects the color of the sky in the dawn twilight.

Hedgehog Cactus Blossom

Hedgehog Cactus flower blooming along the Crystal Trail

Hedgehog Cactus flower blooming along the Crystal Trail

Dillon Pinnacles

Dillon Pinnacles next to Blue Mesa Reservoir

Large pinnacle spires across a body of water

Blue Mesa Nights

An arm of the Milky Way galaxy glows over Blue Mesa.

An arm of the Milky Way galaxy glows over Blue Mesa.

Morrow Point Reservoir

Morrow Point Reservoir

Tall spires alongside steep canyon walls. A narrow body of water flows below.