Montrose County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A canyon with steep cliffs and a clear sky.
A canyon with steep cliffs and dense forest in the foreground.
A canyon with steep cliffs and dense green vegetation.
A canyon with steep cliffs and a river running through it.
A canyon with steep cliffs and a river running through it.

Popular cities in Montrose County

A rugged mountain landscape with rocky cliffs and dense greenery.
Montrose
Known for Excursions, Nature and Mountains
View prehistoric rock art, drive along scenic mountain-hemmed byways and take part in thrilling outdoor activities in and around this small city in Western Colorado.

Reasons to visit

  • Gunnison Point
  • South Rim Visitor Center
  • Pulpit Rock Overlook
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A mountainous landscape with a lake surrounded by dense forests and rolling hills.
Crawford
Venture to sights like Crawford State Park and Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park as you discover Crawford.

Reasons to visit

  • Chasm View Nature Trail
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A desert landscape with sparse vegetation, rocky terrain, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Naturita
Explore attractions like Manti-La Sal National Forest and Dolores River as you discover things to see and do in Naturita.
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Olathe
Olathe
Check out the local area in Olathe—home to attractions like Mountain View Winery and Lions Park.
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Nucla
Nucla
During your stay in Nucla, you can discover things to see and do in the local area.
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Paradox
Paradox
Check out the local area in Paradox—home to attractions like Manti-La Sal National Forest and Dolores River.
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Stay near popular Montrose County attractions

A wooden walkway leading to a canyon with steep cliffs and green vegetation.

Gunnison Point

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Mesmerizing lines of sparkling color grace the rock face of the mountains opposite this major viewing point just behind the visitor center.
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