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

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

Reasons to visit

  • Chasm View Nature Trail
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Olathe
Olathe
Check out the local area in Olathe—home to attractions like Lions Park and Olathe City Hall.
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A desert landscape with sparse vegetation, rocky terrain, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky.
Naturita
Explore attractions like Dolores River and Manti-La Sal National Forest as you discover things to see and do in Naturita.
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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 lodge with large windows and a sign indicating a wilderness walk starts here.

South Rim Visitor Center

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Start your visit here when you arrive at this imposing national park in southern Colorado, home to 2 million years of geologic wonder.
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