How Crowded Is Curecanti National Recreation Area in September?
September runs about 1.7× Curecanti National Recreation Area's average month, which makes it a very busy month here — roughly 14% of the park's yearly visitors come in September.
In a typical September the park sees about 134,000 recreation visits, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979 to 2025.
That makes September the 4th-busiest of the park's twelve months, sitting between the July peak (2.6×) and the January low (0.2×).
On our Best Time to Visit score September rates 51/100 ("Fair"), versus the top-rated May at 60/100 — best overall balance of crowds, weather and daylight.
Typical September weather, from 1991–2020 NOAA climate normals at the nearest station, averages a daytime high near 73°F and an overnight low around 37°F, with about 1" of precipitation.
That average of about 55°F is a comfortable range for hiking and being outdoors all day.
Because June, July and August together draw about 54% of annual visitors, choosing September instead steps outside that summer crush — the single biggest lever on how crowded the park feels.
You'll have about 12.2 hours of daylight in September to explore — between the 9.3-hour midwinter low and the 14.7-hour summer high.
Park-wide, 2025 drew 807,117 recreation visits, down 17.7% from 980,899 in 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
September is very busy at Curecanti National Recreation Area (about 1.7× the average month). Our best-time score rates it "Fair". The single best month overall is May.
The busiest month is July and the quietest is January. September sits at about 1.7× the park's average, or 14% of annual visitation.
A typical September sees about 134,000 recreation visits at Curecanti National Recreation Area, based on National Park Service monthly counts from 1979–2025.
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Source: National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025), NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991–2020. Updated 2026-07-14.