OVERNIGHT # 35 CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA / GUNNISON RODEWAY INN

 Hi,  Between Montrose and Gunnison is The Curecanti National Recreation area and it is a series of 3 reservoirs: Blue Mesa, Crystal, and Morrow Point. The winter activities of this area includes ice fishing, cross-country skiing or snow shoeing. Strong winds make wind chill factors extreme so one must be prepared with the correct clothing and boots for this area. We saw ice fishing huts on the Blue Mesa and it made us want to watch the movie Grumpy Old Men.


Most of the picnic areas have toilets but no running water.
Going from west to east on Hwy 50, some of the pull off areas to stretch your legs are as follows:
Cimarron visitor center (seasonal)
East Cimarron
Railroad exhibit
Dillion pinnacles
Windsurfing area
Elk creek visitor center
Dry creek
Old Stevens
Beaver creek
Cooper ranch
Neversink

There are about 10 campgrounds in this recreation area.  Elk Creek Campground is open year round and is located at mile marker 142 on Highway 50. Know that there is running water mid  May to September only.  Loop D has electricity.

Other information about this vast area can be found at:
www.nps.gov/cure

LAZY CAMPING/MICROWAVE MEAL: Our hotel had a microwave and refrigerator so we were able to bring eggs. We opened a can of corn beef hash and split it between 2 paper bowl and make spoon indents for 3 cracked eggs in each bowl. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes and then 30 sec intervals until desired doneness. Salt and Pepper and sprinkle with grated cheese if desired.

Have a good day and night,
💕 50+ Lazy Campers



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