Curecanti National Recreation Area

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 justin.housman - December 19th, 2024 6:26pm

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 Rebecca Latson - August 20th, 2024 4:11am

Proposed Fee Changes For Black Canyon Of the Gunnison National Park, Curecanti National Recreation Area

The National Park Service is proposing to charge fees for wilderness permits on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado and increase group campsite fees for Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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By Compiled From N... - June 29th, 2024 2:30am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #73

How much do you really know about units of the National Park System? Indeed, there are so many facts and interesting tidbits. You might, however, know more than you realize. Just check out this latest National Parks Traveler quiz and trivia piece. Maybe you’ll even learn a few new things.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 7th, 2024 10:31am

Toxic Algal Blooms Challenging National Parks

Toxic scums glistening blue, green and other colors are surfacing in waters across many parts of the National Park System, challenging National Park Service staff to find ways to combat them.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 11th, 2024 10:56am

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Toxic Algae Blooms Reported At Curecanti National Recreation Area

A toxic algae bloom has surfaced at Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado, where park officials have closed areas in the Iola Basin to swimming, water skiing, paddle boarding, and wading.

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By Compiled From N... - September 18th, 2022 2:30am

Curecanti NRA's Elk Creek Boat Ramp Closing Sunday

The Elk Creek boat ramp at Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado will close for the season at 4:30 p.m. Sunday due to the low water level of Blue Mesa Reservoir.

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By Compiled From N... - October 22nd, 2021 1:45am

Traveler Special Report: Measuring Successes Against Invasive Species

While invasive plant, animal, and fish species are attacking the National Park System, there are some success stories to note in the battle.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Blue Mesa Reservoir At Curecanti NRA Getting Low

Boaters heading to Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado should know that low water levels in Blue Mesa Reservoir are creating some changes in how the boat ramp and marina are operating.

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By Compiled From N... - August 18th, 2021 1:45am

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Curecanti National Recreation Area Certified As Dark Sky Park

There's another Dark Sky Park in the National Park System to add to your must-visit list: Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado.

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By Compiled From N... - August 6th, 2021 1:45am

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