Gunnison - Southwest Colorado

Includes Almont, Blue Mesa Lake, Ohio City, Parlin, Pitkin, Sargents, Sapinero, Taylor Park, Waunita Hot Springs

Gunnison, Colorado, Colorado Vacation Directory

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.

River Fishing on Taylor River

Monarch Pass on Highway 50 - Elevation 11,312'

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.

Boating on Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado

Enjoy the Day Boating on Blue Mesa Reservoir

A sailboat on Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison, Colorado

Blue Mesa Reservoir has 96 Miles of Shoreline

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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Premium Gunnison Businesses

Blue Mesa Fishing - Guided Lake and Ice-Fishing Web page link icon

A PREMIER FISHING EXPERIENCE in GUNNISON: Guided Lake, trolling, ice-fishing for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon on Blue Mesa Reservoir. WINTER Ice fishing from Mid-December to Late-March.

Cattlemen's Days - Annual Rodeo Web page link icon

118th Annual Rodeo, July 6-15, 2018, in Gunnison; sanctioned PRCA rodeo events, dancing, horse show, cow pie bingo, horse races. CATTLEMEN'S DAYS EVENTS: Parade, fair, carnival, live music.

Quartz Creek Lodge in Pitkin Reservation link icon

Nestled in peaceful Gunnison National Forest our Pitkin Lodge is near Quartz Creek. Historic rooms: WiFi, kitchen, Boyers coffee, concierge services, holistic practitioner. Hike and ATV. Ice Cream Socials!

Featured Gunnison Businesses

Almont Resort - A Family Resort Web page link icon

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.

Arrowhead Mountain Lodge, Restaurant and Bar Web page link icon

SECLUDED! Arrowhead Mountain Lodge was remodeled in 2014. A year-round retreat: Restaurant, bar fishing, and snowmobiling. Near the Black Canyon between Montrose and Gunnison off Highway 50.

Blue Mesa Fishing - Guided Lake and Ice-Fishing Web page link icon

A PREMIER FISHING EXPERIENCE in GUNNISON: Guided Lake, trolling, ice-fishing for Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon on Blue Mesa Reservoir. WINTER Ice fishing from Mid-December to Late-March.

Cattlemen's Days - Annual Rodeo Web page link icon

118th Annual Rodeo, July 6-15, 2018, in Gunnison; sanctioned PRCA rodeo events, dancing, horse show, cow pie bingo, horse races. CATTLEMEN'S DAYS EVENTS: Parade, fair, carnival, live music.

Colorado Adventure Rentals: ATVs, UTVs and Snowmobiles Web page link icon

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!

Ferro's Blue Mesa Ranch and Guide Service Web page link icon

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.

Kreuger Ranch Cabins Web page link icon

Sports and Relaxation specialist will both be happy: WIld Trout fishing and unguided hunting near Gunnison, Kreuger's is a working ranch on 500-acres! Stay in one of our log cabins or bring your RV.

Lost Canyon Resort: Cabins on the Beautiful Gunnison River Email link icon

People-Friendly -- Children-Friendly -- Pet-Friendly. A rustic river-front resort. Quiet starry night skies at beautiful Lost Canyon, 8 miles North of Gunnison. Fully-equipped log fishing cabins. Moderate rates.

Mesa Campground Web page link icon

From the campground walk to the Gunnison River; between Blue Mesa Lake and Gunnison on Hwy 50. Modern RV sites: patio, gas BBQ grills, furniture - 4 have private hot tubs. LUXURY CABINS open all year.

Mother Lode RV Park
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.

Quartz Creek Lodge in Pitkin Reservation link icon

Rockey River Resort - Along the Gunnison River Email link icon

Spend your holiday along the River, north of Gunnison on your way to Crested Butte! Riverfront Cabins. RESORT AMENITIES: Rockey Barn, WiFi, library, use Townie bike. Enjoy fishing, hiking, biking, relaxing.

Three Rivers Resort & Outfitting Raft, Fish, Kayak Web page link icon

10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, CO. Riverside resort cabins and vacation homes on Three Rivers: Taylor, East, Gunnison. Pro-Fly Shop. Outfitting: Fish, Raft, Kayak. Smokehouse Grill open in summer.

Waunita Hot Springs Ranch - A Hot Springs Retreat Email link icon

27 miles east of Gunnison, Waunita offers family lodge rooms; reunion and church retreat lodge. Large HOT SPRINGS POOL! From Ranch gate ATV in summer or fall; snowmobile in winter to early spring.