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2-6 I I I I I I I I I I I I, I I I I I I I I The Colorado Division of Wildlife manages multiple parcels of land for fishing and hunting access. They also own and operate three reservoirs which provide fishing and camping opportunities. These reservoirs are Spring Creek, Upper Dome and Lower Dome Reservoirs. The Colorado Di vi s i on of Parks and Outdoor Recreat ion (CDPOR) operates the Sweitzer Lake State Recreation Area near Delta which received approximately 100,000 visitor days of use between July 1, 1986 and June 30, 1987 (CDPOR records). The CDPOR will also operate the Ridgway State Recreation Area, which is presently under construction and scheduled for completion in 1989. Three commerci a 1 rafting compani es offer a vari ety of fl oat tri ps and rafting experiences within the Study Area, excluding the Gunnison Gorge. Tri ps are conducted on the Taylor River between the confl uence with Lott is Creek and the confluence with the East River; on the Gunnison River between the confluence with the Taylor River and Blue Mesa Reservoir; and on the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River between Ryan's Bridge (seven miles north of Lake City) and Blue Mesa Reservoir. There are numerous private campgrounds located throughout the Study Area. These range from new resort communities such as Blue Mesa Recreation Ranch to traditional recreational vehicle, trailer and tent camping areas. Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR), located near the town of Crested Butte, is ranked eighth in skier days among Colorado's ski resorts. Approximately 385,000 skier days were recorded in 1987 (statistics compiled by Ski Country, USA). CBMR's growth rate is higher than the national average and plans are underway to increase its area by approximately 50 percent in the future. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument is located outside of the Study Area immedi ately downstream of the Curecanti Nati ona 1 Recreat ion