Curecanti National Recreation Area

Open

Western Slope

Verified

Multiple distinct looks across Blue Mesa and canyon areas.

Production notes

Best time

Year-round, water and road conditions vary

Drone

Drones restricted under NPS rules

Morning golden hour

7:13 AM – 7:46 AM

Light from the WNW · 6059°

Evening golden hour

6:05 PM – 6:37 PM

Light from the SSE · 14915°

Calculated for this location and date, shown in local time. Sun position only — it does not account for terrain or buildings casting shade.

Permit path: Conditional

Policies change. Confirm with the listed authority before you shoot.

Included

Access

Access model: Public, managed. Conditional.