Campgrounds
- Open: East Portal, Elk Creek (Loop A & D year-round), Gateview
- Closed: Lake Fork, Cimarron, Dry Gulch, East Elk Creek, Ponderosa, Red Creek, Stevens Creek
Watercraft Inspection Stations
- Elk Creek: Open 7 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days a week.
- Lake Fork: Open 7 am to 4:30 pm, 7 days a week.
- Iola: Closed.
- No watercraft inspections are available at Ponderosa or Stevens Creek boat ramps. Hand-launched craft only at those locations.
Trails
All hiking trails are open. Traction devices and/or trekking poles recommended during spring. Trails may be icy, snowy, or muddy. Leashed dogs are permitted on all trails.
| Trail Name |
Trailhead Location |
Condition Report |
Last Report Date |
| Neversink Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Parking area is open and clear. Trail has mud and patchy snow towards the end. |
4/22/2025 |
| Dillon Pinnacles Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Parking area is open and clear. Trail has mud throughout. |
4/22/2025 |
| Pine Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Steps are clear. Trail has patchy snow that is avoidable. |
4/22/2025 |
| Mesa Creek Trail |
U.S. Highway 50 |
Parking area is open and clear. Trail may be muddy. |
4/22/2025 |
| Curecanti Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Parking area open. Trail to overlook is muddy. Trail descending into the canyon is snow-covered in areas. Bridges may be snow-covered and icy. Traction devices required. |
4/22/2025 |
| Hermits Rest Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Parking lot open. Trail descending into the canyon is snow-covered in areas. |
4/22/2025 |
| Crystal Creek Trail |
CO Highway 92 |
Parking lot open. Trail condition is unknown. |
N/A |
Climbing Closures
Check annual climbing closures for protection of nesting raptors. These closures are effective March 15 to July 15.
Fire Restrictions
There are no active fire restrictions at this time.
Reservoir Water Levels
Water is a scarce, critical, and dwindling resource in the West. In addition to supporting recreational activities in Curecanti, water provides power to millions of homes and is essential for our communities, for wildlife, and agriculture.
Reservoir water levels in Curecanti are maintained by the Bureau of Reclamation. Check each of the reservoir links for current levels.
