Gunnison - Southwest Colorado
Experience Gunnison, Blue Mesa Lake, Ohio City, Parlin, Pitkin, Sargents, Sapinero, Taylor Park, and Waunita Hot Springs, Colorado
Named for a topographer who was mapping a railroad route to the Pacific in 1853, Gunnison is surrounded by over 1.7 million acres of public land. The Gunnison River Territory stretches from one spectacular nature scape to another with plunging canyon walls, emerald lakes, imposing peaks and wildflower meadows. Ute Indians, miners, ranchers and the railroads all contributed to the western character of this area.
Today, Gunnison prides itself on having some of the best outdoor recreation in the state. Blue Mesa Reservoir in the Curecanti National Recreation Area, 9 miles west, is the largest man-made lake in Colorado with 96 miles of shoreline - an angler's paradise. Gunnison National Forest has more than 750 miles of teeming trout streams and reservoirs. Nearby, the Aberdeen Quarry was in operation from 1889 to 1892 and supplied the stone for Denver's capitol. The Alpine Tunnel is 30 miles east of Gunnison and northeast of Ohio City and Sargents. The tunnel is now abandoned and only accessible by off-road vehicle, bore through the Continental Divide at 11,523', making it the highest railroad station in the country. Drive along the West Elk Scenic Byway through Almont, 30 miles north to Crested Butte.
The Gunny Play Park is located just outside of Gunnison on the Gunnison River along Hwy 50. It has 3 surf features and a series of rock formations that offer a variety of experiences at different levels creating a paddle playground for kayakers. This park hosts the annual Gunnison River Festival in June.
Commercial air travel accommodations are handled by Gunnison County Airport. Please contact your preferred travel agent or airline for flight arrangements.
Gunnison is near: Crested Butte & Lake City
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A PREMIER FISHING EXPERIENCE in GUNNISON: Guided lake and trolling for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon on Blue Mesa Reservoir. WINTER Ice-fishing from Mid-December to Late-March.
123rd Annual Gunnison Rodeo, July, 2023, Cattlemen's Days is the oldest continuous ProRodeo in Colorado and 4th oldest in the USA. PRCA events attract, local and top world, cowboys and cowgirls.
10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, CO. A Riverside resort: cabins, vacation homes, Pro-Fly Shop along Three Rivers. Summer: Smokehouse Grill. Outfitting: Fish, Raft, Kayak. Plenty of winter recreation!
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A mountain vacation resort in Almont for your family! Fish, Saddle, Paddle while enjoying our riverfront cabins and large homes between Gunnison and Crested Butte. Restaurant: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
SECLUDED year-round in the Uncompahgre National Forest! Arrowhead Mountain Lodge: Restaurant, bar, UTVing, fishing, snowmobiling. Near the Black Canyon between Montrose and Gunnison off US 50.
A PREMIER FISHING EXPERIENCE in GUNNISON: Guided lake and trolling for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon on Blue Mesa Reservoir. WINTER Ice-fishing from Mid-December to Late-March.
123rd Annual Gunnison Rodeo, July, 2023, Cattlemen's Days is the oldest continuous ProRodeo in Colorado and 4th oldest in the USA. PRCA events attract, local and top world, cowboys and cowgirls.
Explore the best trails in Colorado! Winter and Summer Rentals! Polaris and Arctic Cat: Snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, Side-X-Sides. Affordable Adventure rates include: insurance, helmets, gas. Go off-roading!
Large furnished fishing cabins on Blue Mesa Lake at Ferro's Ranch. Local Guide Services: fishing trips and horseback rides into Black Canyon National Park and Gunnison National Forest. Dogs welcome.
Sports and Relaxation specialist will both be happy: Wild Trout fishing and unguided hunting near Gunnison, Kreuger is a working ranch on 500-acres! Stay in one of our log cabins or bring your RV.
A rustic river-front resort. Quiet starry night skies at beautiful Lost Canyon, 8 miles North of Gunnison. Fully-equipped log fishing cabins. People-Friendly -- Children-Friendly -- Pet-Friendly. Moderate rates.
Off the beaten path in the mountains in a historic mining valley; 20 miles northeast of Gunnison, Mother Lode is a seasonal full hookup RV Park. Pets welcome. Ride your ATV or Jeep to the Alpine R&R Tunnel.
In Gunnison National Forest Pitkin is a Bird Sanctuary. Stumbling Moose Historic Cabin-Suites have an updated kitchen, Cable TV, WiFi. Hike and ATV near Quartz Creek. Ice Cream Socials and Gold Panning!
10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, CO. A Riverside resort: cabins, vacation homes, Pro-Fly Shop along Three Rivers. Summer: Smokehouse Grill. Outfitting: Fish, Raft, Kayak. Plenty of winter recreation!
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Gunnison Activities & Maps
National Parks and Monuments:
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Blue Mesa Reservoir/Curecanti National Recreation Area
Scenic Byways:
Gunnison Taylor Park Loop Scenic Drive
Silver Thread Scenic and Historic Byway
West Elk Loop Scenic Byway
Seasonal Attractions:
Cattlemen's Days
Fishing:
Blue Mesa Reservoir & Gunnison River Fishing Map
East River Fishing Map
Taylor River Fishing Map
Rafting & Kayaking:
Gunnison River Rafting & Kayaking
Lake Fork of the Gunnison River Rafting & Kayaking
Taylor River Rafting & Kayaking
Jeep & 4WD:
Crested Butte & Gunnison Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails
Hot Springs:
Gunnison Hot Springs
Snowmobiling:
Crested Butte & Taylor Park Snowmobile Trails
Gunnison Area Snowmobile Trails
Salida & Monarch Snowmobile Trails
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Greater Gunnison Area Map
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