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Rural homes in Norwood, Colorado. Photo: Michael Pujals

Norwood, Colorado

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Norwood is a small rural community with a short downtown and a few businesses. It’s located 33 miles northwest of Telluride in Southwest Colorado.

Situated in San Miguel County, Norwood had a population of 438 residents in 2000. The Norwood Post Office has been in use since 1887. The town’s first settler from Norwood, Missouri, named the town after his hometown. Norwood is a Certified IDA International Dark Sky Community, meaning the community makes a conscious effort to minimize light pollution and allow you to really see the stars at night.

Norwood Colorado Country Road
Country road in Norwood. Photo: Michael Pujals

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Camping: Read about the camping near Naturita, Norwood, Nucla and Gateway.

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Norwood Colorado Countryside
Norwood countryside. Photo: Michael Pujals
Norwood Colorado Mountainside
Near Norwood, Colo. Photo: John Weiss

Activities near Norwood

Federal Lands:

  • Spring Creek Basin HMA (37mi)
  • Uncompahgre National Forest

Sleigh Rides: 

  • Telluride Horseback Adventures Sleigh Ride Tours

State Wildlife Areas:

  • Dan Noble SWA (18mi)

Towns:

  • Bedrock (40mi)
  • Dove Creek (74mi)
  • Egnar (62mi)
  • Gateway (70mi)
  • Montrose (66mi)
  • Mountain Village (33mi)
  • Naturita (19mi)
  • Nucla (22mi)
  • Ophir (39mi)
  • Ouray (50mi)
  • Paradox (47mi)
  • Placerville (17mi)
  • Redvale (8mi)
  • Rico (53mi)
  • Ridgway (39mi)
  • Sawpit (21mi)
  • Slick Rock (51mi)
  • Telluride (33mi)
  • Uravan (36mi)

Transportation:

  • Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) (68mi)
  • Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) (26mi)

Whitewater Rafting:

  • San Miguel River Rafting

View the town’s official website.

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