Visitor Facilities
There are three visitor centers within the recreation area, all operated by the National Park Service:
- Elk Creek Visitor Center is located 16 miles (26 km) west of Gunnison, Colorado on U.S. Highway 50 and has displays on the natural and cultural history of the area.
- Cimarron Visitor Center (open during summer months only) is located in Cimarron, Colorado near Morrow Point Dam. The visitor center has narrow gauge railroad cars and engines on display.
There are also two marinas and five boat launches along the shores of Blue Mesa Reservoir.
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