Curecanti National Recreation Area, Colorado
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Current National Park Service alerts
Toxic Algae May Be Present In Blue Mesa Reservoir
Cyanotoxin levels in the Blue Mesa Reservoir are now below state thresholds. Toxins are still present at low levels, therefore keep kids and pets out of the water. Avoid all contact with algae. If exposed, shower immediately.
Caution · updated Oct 13, 2026 · Official notice
Checked Oct 25, 8:25 am (America/Denver). Conditions change quickly - confirm on the official park page before you go.
At a glance: No electric hookups, drinking water, flush toilets or showers. Not listed: maximum RV length.
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Amenities
“Not listed” means the official sources don’t say - it does not mean “no”.
- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water No
- Flush toilets No
- Showers No
- Dump station No
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Not listed
- Reservable online Not listed
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 28
- Elevation
- 7,852 ft
- Open season
- All sites are first-come, first-served. Typically open May through October. (as listed by National Park Service, Oct 24, 2026)
- Phone
- (970) 641-2337 (campground or managing office)
- Listed fees
- $20.00 per site per night - Standard Camping Fee
- $10.00 per site per night - Senior / Access Camping Fee
Official fee information
Standard Camping Fee: $20.00 - The nightly camping fee at Ponderosa is $20.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
Senior / Access Camping Fee: $10.00 - Discounted camping rate for valid Senior or Access passes. The nightly camping fee with valid passes is $10.00. Group size limit is eight people and two vehicles.
From the official listing
Ponderosa Campground is located at the northwest end of the Soap Creek Arm of Blue Mesa Reservoir. From U.S. Highway 50, follow CO Highway 92 1/2 mile past Blue Mesa Dam to Soap Creek Road. Proceed 7 miles north on the gravel Soap Creek Road. Tents and medium sized RVs can be accommodated at Ponderosa. All sites are first-come first-served. Elevation: 7880 feet Note: During dry conditions, the first 7 miles of Soap Creek Road are passable to trailers and RVs. Rain can make the Soap Creek Road impassable.
Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Blue Mesa Lake - 8.9 mi away, station at 7,568 ft - 284 ft lower than the campground (7,852 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | -1 | 0.69 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 0.73 |
| Mar | 44 | 15 | 0.53 |
| Apr | 56 | 24 | 0.59 |
| May | 66 | 32 | 0.66 |
| Jun | 77 | 39 | 0.43 |
| Jul | 83 | 46 | 0.86 |
| Aug | 80 | 45 | 1.13 |
| Sep | 72 | 37 | 1.01 |
| Oct | 60 | 27 | 0.88 |
| Nov | 44 | 16 | 0.49 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 0.81 |
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Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 38.52571, -107.31490 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Lake Fork Campground 4.7 mi straight-line
- Dry Gulch Campground 7.4 mi straight-line
- Elk Creek Campground 8.5 mi straight-line
- Stevens Creek Campground 12.0 mi straight-line
- Cimarron Campground 14.2 mi straight-line
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Sources
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Tent sites | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Drinking water | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Showers | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Dump station | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Lowest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Highest listed fee | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Open season | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official page | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Phone | National Park Service | Oct 24, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 25, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.