Curecanti National Recreation Area Travel Guide
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG
Great team and easy to deal with. Would stay again for sure.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

The Gunnison Inn at Dos Rios Golf Course
Clean, great distance from everything, friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Minecart Motor Lodge
I did not meet any staff since it was contactless check-in and check-out. Everything seemed newly remodeled and clean except for one of the beds, which my dad-who I was staying with--really struggled with. The other bed was fine. Overall, it was a good experience.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park
The Pros: It was super clean, the floor was painted plywood so only as clean as it can get. The place was inviting, had every amenity you could need in a yurt. Megan even supplied me with extra heaters which I was grateful for. Having the creek and open space was just wonderful, it's a very pretty ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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Popular places to visit

Blue Mesa Reservoir
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Blue Mesa Reservoir during your travels in Gunnison. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

South Rim Visitor Center
Start your visit here when you arrive at this imposing national park in southern Colorado, home to 2 million years of geologic wonder.

Gunnison Point
Mesmerizing lines of sparkling color grace the rock face of the mountains opposite this major viewing point just behind the visitor center.

Pulpit Rock Overlook
This quick, easy hike to a rocky protrusion is a must for visitors to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Cedar Point Nature Trail
Overlooking the river and scenic Painted Wall, this trail is a wonderful spot to study the birds and diverse plants of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Tomichi Point
Enjoy the vista from this South Rim viewpoint and consider tackling its namesake trail down into the inner chasm of Black Canyon.
