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Curecanti NRA's Elk Creek Boat Ramp Closing Sunday

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By Compiled From N... - October 22nd, 2021

The Elk Creek boat ramp at Blue Mesa Reservoir closes Sunday due to low water levels/NPS file

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.

Elk Creek is the final boat ramp to close on Blue Mesa this year. Blue Mesa is still open for other recreational activities. 

Blue Mesa is currently at 7,431 feet elevation (26 percent full and 89 feet below full pool). The record low level for the reservoir was recorded on April 16, 1984, at 7,428 feet. With a significant winter snowpack Blue Mesa could fill again like it did in 1984 and many times before.

In 2021 the National Park Service, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and Curecanti visitors prevented ten watercraft contaminated with zebra or quagga mussels from launching in Blue Mesa. This is a record number. On average two boats per year are found with the mussels. These aquatic invasive species attach to boats, propellers, anchor lines, nets, buckets, or trailers, or are found in bilge water, ballast tanks, and motors.

Completing simple steps like cleaning, draining, and drying boats and equipment can prevent the transport of aquatic invasive species and help protect Blue Mesa for future generations to enjoy. 

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