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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.

Enjoy the Day Boating on Blue Mesa Reservoir

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

Premium Gunnison Businesses

Three Rivers Resort and Outfitting: Raft, Kayak, Fish
Riverside Resort and Winter Recreation! 10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, CO with vacation cabins and RV sites. Pro-Fly Shop offers outfitting on three rivers: raft, kayak, fish. Summer: Smokehouse Grill.

                 

Featured Gunnison Businesses

Three Rivers Resort and Outfitting: Raft, Kayak, Fish
Riverside Resort and Winter Recreation! 10 miles north of Gunnison in Almont, CO with vacation cabins and RV sites. Pro-Fly Shop offers outfitting on three rivers: raft, kayak, fish. Summer: Smokehouse Grill.

                 

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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

Local Area Maps:
Greater Gunnison Area Map