Montrose, Colorado

Montrose is one of the larger mountain towns on the Western Slope. It’s still a small town, but there’s plenty of commercial options for eating, shopping and dining. Depending on who you ask, it’s pronounced either “mon-trose” or “mont-rose”. Most people use the former.

Main Attractions

Black Canyon of the Gunnison – The entrance to the South Rim is located only about 10 miles from downtown. This national park offers year round recreation and sightseeing.

Recreation

Camping:

• South Rim of the B.C.G. has several campgrounds close to town.

Fishing:

• Fly fishing and artificial lures are permitted in the Gunnison River in the national park.

Accommodations

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Special Events

Jun – Unknown Motorcycle Show – Downtown Montrose hosts more than 100 vintage and custom motorcycles in early June.

Activities near Montrose

Hot Springs:

• Ouray Hot Springs Pool (32mi)
• Orvis Hot Springs (27mi)

Made in Colorado:

• Colorado Yurt Co.
• SOM Footwear

Museums:

• Montrose County Historical
• Mountain West (4mi)

National Lands:

• Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park (12mi)
• Black Canyon of Gunnison Wilderness
• Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
• Gunnison National Forest
• Uncompahgre National Forest

State Parks:

• Ridgway (22mi)
• Sweitzer Lake (18mi)

Towns:

• Bedrock (78mi)
• Cimarron (19mi)
• Delta (22mi)
• Naturita (78mi)
• Nucla (78mi)
• Olathe (10mi)
• Ouray (36mi)
• Paradox (92mi)
• Redvale (56mi)
• Ridgway (26mi)
• Uravan (78mi)

Transportation:

• Montrose Regional Airport

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