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Gunnison

This small city of 6,000 people is named for John Gunnison, a U.S. Army officer who surveyed for the transcontinental railroad in the 1850s. It’s the larger and more affordable place to live than its neighbor to the north, Crested Butte, and while it lacks direct access to the Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Gunnison is a worthy destination for outdoors lovers.

Water sports and fishing enthusiasts will find a beautiful playground on the cold waters of nearby Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest body of water in Colorado. Campgrounds can be found all along its shores. Drive a little farther west to reach Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, where the highest cliffs in Colorado dwarf the Gunnison River far below. Hikers can stroll along the rim or even climb down into the canyon.

Mountain-bikers will find thrilling singletrack in the Gunnison area. Try Hartman Rocks for a true taste of what the area has to offer. Hikers and backpackers can explore two of Colorado’s lesser-known wilderness areas, Fossil Ridge to the east and the West Elk to the west. The latter is home to the bizarre cliff formations known as The Castles, which can be seen via a five-mile hike up the Mill Castle Trail to Storm Pass. Solitude and wildlife abound in this area.



Kebler Pass

Kebler Pass

Hartman Rocks Bike Park

  • Apr 14, 2017
Curecanti National Recreation Area Scenic Drive

Curecanti National Recreation Area Scenic Drive

  • Apr 14, 2017
Crested Butte Zipline Tour

Crested Butte Zipline Tour

  • Apr 5, 2017
Cottonwood Pass

Cottonwood Pass

  • Apr 5, 2017
Cumberland Pass

Cumberland Pass

  • Apr 5, 2017

Washington Gulch Trail

  • Apr 2, 2017

Hartman Rocks Trail

  • Apr 2, 2017

Judd Falls Trail

  • Apr 2, 2017

Doctor Park Loop

  • Apr 2, 2017
Crystal Ghost Town

Crystal Ghost Town

  • Mar 28, 2017

Henderson Park

  • Sep 14, 2016

Cunningham Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Big Mine Park

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lake Brennand

  • Sep 14, 2016

Meridian Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Meridian Lake Park Reservoir Number 1

  • Sep 14, 2016

Meridian Lake Reservoir

  • Sep 14, 2016

Entrance Park

  • Sep 14, 2016

Peanut Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Three Ladies Park

  • Sep 14, 2016

Totem Pole Park

  • Sep 14, 2016

Town Park (Crested Butte)

  • Sep 14, 2016

Town Ranch

  • Sep 14, 2016

Rainbow Park (Crested Butte)

  • Sep 14, 2016

Cunningham Reservoir

  • Sep 14, 2016

Copley Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Costo Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Fairview Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Kenny Moore Reservoir

  • Sep 14, 2016

Henry Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Carter Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016
Blue Mesa Reservoir

Blue Mesa Reservoir

  • Sep 14, 2016

Taylor Park Reservoir

  • Sep 14, 2016

The Wayne N Aspinall Unit

  • Sep 14, 2016

Upper Peeler Lakes

  • Sep 14, 2016

Big Seep Reservoir

  • Sep 14, 2016

Big Alkali Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Annie Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lower Peeler Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Maid Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lower Lamphier Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Hot Springs Reservoir

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lake Grant

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lamphier Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016
Lake Irwin

Lake Irwin

  • Sep 14, 2016

Nicholson Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Red Mountain Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Sheep Lake

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lottis Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lakeview Campground (Gunnison)

  • Sep 14, 2016

Spring Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Stevens Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Red Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

One Mile Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016
Oh-Be-Joyful Campground

Oh-Be-Joyful Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Mosca Campground (Gunnison)

  • Sep 14, 2016

North Bank Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Rivers End Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Rosy Lane Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Soap Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Pisgah Point Group Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Ponderosa Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Quartz Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016
Almont Campground

Almont Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Gold Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016
Gothic Campground

Gothic Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Granite Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

East Elk Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Elk Creek Campground (Curecanti)

  • Sep 14, 2016

Dry Gulch Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Cement Creek Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lodgepole Campground (Gunnison)

  • Sep 14, 2016
Lake Irwin Campground

Lake Irwin Campground

  • Sep 14, 2016

Lake Fork Campground (Curecanti)

  • Sep 14, 2016

Judd Falls

  • Sep 2, 2016
Gunnison National Forest

Gunnison National Forest

  • Sep 2, 2016
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch

Waunita Hot Springs Ranch

  • Sep 2, 2016
Dos Rios Golf Course

Dos Rios Golf Course

  • Aug 12, 2016
The Club At Crested Butte

The Club At Crested Butte

  • Aug 12, 2016
Crested Butte Resort

Crested Butte Resort

  • Aug 12, 2016
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