Title: Visit Curecanti National Recreation Area: Best of Curecanti National Recreation Area Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Curecanti National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Curecanti-National-Recreation-Area-Hotels.d6352464.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Curecanti National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Curecanti-National-Recreation-Area-Vacation-Rentals.d6352464.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Curecanti National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Curecanti-National-Recreation-Area.d6352464.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Curecanti National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Curecanti-National-Recreation-Area.d6352464.Car-Rental-Guide)[Curecanti National Recreation Area Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Curecanti-National-Recreation-Area.d6352464.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Curecanti National Recreation Area, CO ## Travel Guide ![Dawn with just me and the canyon. • #BlackCanyonOfTheGunnisonNP #NPS #Colorado #Montrose #Dawn #Morning #Nature #Photography #Adventure #Hiking #NationalPark #Landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089765/4f954e27-8b15-4f39-973e-0ba890789435.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dawn with just me and the canyon. • #BlackCanyonOfTheGunnisonNP #NPS #Colorado #Montrose #Dawn #Morning #Nature #Photography #Adventure #Hiking #NationalPark #Landscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089765/4f954e27-8b15-4f39-973e-0ba890789435.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of Black Canyon from the North Rim trail.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089765/94891e4c-b294-48e2-bddf-1abbb649c212.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A view of Black Canyon from the North Rim trail.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089765/bd18a667-2d9b-4d10-bc10-9719451d9932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunset at the Painted Walls in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. #GreatOutdoors](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6089765/281482e0-4a4c-4f58-a277-2eed2912d39e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Curecanti National Recreation Area Things to do If you're wondering what else there is to keep you busy after visiting Curecanti National Recreation Area in [Southwest Colorado](https://www.expedia.com/Southwest-Colorado.dx6056636), you're spoiled for choice. Stop by Blue Mesa Reservoir. It's not too far from the outdoor recreational space and offers another insight into what makes this area tick. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6352464) - Curecanti National Recreation Area Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Curecanti National Recreation Area ![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/64300/64229/e3c6c148_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express & Suites Montrose - Black Canyon Area by IHG 1391 S Townsend Ave Montrose CO $127 nightly $145 total Mar 17 - Mar 18 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Montrose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Taylor was incredibly helpful! Will stay again. Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F17%2F2026&endDate=3%2F18%2F2026&selected=64229&PinnedHotelID=64229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352464) ![Minecart Motor Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31840000/31834900/31834813/b913e5c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Minecart Motor Lodge 1225 E Main St Montrose CO Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $54 nightly $62 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Montrose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (920 reviews) Clean and simple Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=31834813&PinnedHotelID=31834813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352464) ![The Inn at Tomichi Village](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/12300/12264/d046a535_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Inn at Tomichi Village 41883 US Highway 50 E Gunnison CO Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay $76 nightly $86 total Mar 18 - Mar 19 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gunnison. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Very nice. Will stay here again. Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F18%2F2026&endDate=3%2F19%2F2026&selected=12264&PinnedHotelID=12264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6352464) [See all 397 properties in Curecanti National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F12%2F2026&endDate=3%2F13%2F2026®ionId=6352464) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/82000000/81810000/81805300/81805282/a497d73a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cedar Creek Lodging & RV Park 126 Rose Ln Montrose CO Stay at this campground in Montrose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Black Canyon Golf Course and Buckley Park are ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (163 reviews) 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 Nov 15, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Montrose-Hotels-Cedar-Creek-RV-Park.h81805282.Hotel-Information) ![Grandpa's Cabin on the River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54200000/54193200/54193119/814226f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grandpa's Cabin on the River Gunnison CO Stay at this cabin in Gunnison. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Cranor Hill Ski Area and Rim Rock Trail ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews) Wonderful cabin with a beautiful view! Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Gunnison-Hotels-Grandpas-Cabin-On-The-River.h54193119.Hotel-Information) ![Lovely home with patio & yard - great central locale near fishing & skiing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29632400/29632365/d4fa9d53_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lovely home with patio & yard - great central locale near fishing & skiing Gunnison CO Stay at this vacation home in Gunnison. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Smith Opera House and Dillon Pinnacles ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews) Great Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Gunnison-Hotels-Lovely-Home-With-Patio-Yard-Great-Central-Locale-Near-Fishing-Skiing.h29632365.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Curecanti National Recreation Area](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6352464&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Curecanti National Recreation Area hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12)[Mar 11 - Mar 12](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=2026-03-11&endDate=2026-03-12) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13)[Mar 12 - Mar 13](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13) [This weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=3%2F13%2F2026&endDate=3%2F15%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6352464&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Blue Mesa Mirror](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635997965424/5e090ee1-0992-4929-9d54-cd36c74069a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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 savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Blue-Mesa-Reservoir-Gunnison.d553248635997965424.Vacation-Attraction) ![South Rim Visitor Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754744341/2bf38614-1ab8-4c3a-b37a-dfe74d98ad97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### South Rim Visitor Center 4.5/5(65 reviews) Start your visit here when you arrive at this imposing national park in southern Colorado, home to 2 million years of geologic wonder. [](https://expedia.com/South-Rim-Visitor-Center-Montrose.d553248635754744341.Vacation-Attraction) ![Gunnison Point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635185380633/bc15cf0a-b8fc-45c5-9d41-4f2608329469.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gunnison Point 5/5(1 review) Mesmerizing lines of sparkling color grace the rock face of the mountains opposite this major viewing point just behind the visitor center. [](https://expedia.com/Gunnison-Point-Montrose.d553248635185380633.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cedar Point Nature Trail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635919602550/87037193-fd63-40de-8517-ac50be2d8744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cedar Point Nature Trail 5/5(8 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.com/Cedar-Point-Nature-Trail-Montrose.d553248635919602550.Vacation-Attraction) ![Montrose showing a gorge or canyon and views as well as a family](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635923089600/de90367b-0bb6-4bcc-a410-31dbe4fcebb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tomichi Point Enjoy the vista from this South Rim viewpoint and consider tackling its namesake trail down into the inner chasm of Black Canyon. 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