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Gunnison National Forest, Gunnison

4.9
#2 of 9 in Parks in Gunnison
Forest · Hidden Gem · National Park
Gunnison National Forest is located in Gunnison. To visit Gunnison National Forest and other attractions in Gunnison, use our Gunnison route builder.
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  • By 5280Beach
    Lots of beautiful scenery. Many places for dispersed camping. Starting to get trampled by out of state travelers who either don't know or don't care about camping ethics.  more »
  • By Kathy A
    The black canyon at Gunnison National Park was amazing! Many spots available for excellent views and photo opportunities. Painted rocks were gorgeous.  more »
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  • By Kevin Johnson
    Did a great hike with my family (wife, daughter 5, son 3, son 2, and daughter 3 months) @ Needle Rock. Gorgeous vistas along the hike. Somewhat challenging hike for the kids with loose dirt and steep trail in areas. My two oldest hiked most of the way (we went .75 mi). I'd suggest getting up there early in the day as it was pretty warm when we went in early September around 11:00 am.
  • By Lynnette Martin
    We didn't see any wild life, however we had so much fun driving our Jeep through there, just seeing the mountains and old towns and mines. My family loved it!
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Hidden gems in Gunnison

Open Your Eyes Photography Workshops & Gallery ©
Art Gallery
Open Your Eyes Photography Workshops & Gallery
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Pine Creek
Hiking Trail
Pine Creek
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Curecanti Creek
Hiking Trail
Curecanti Creek
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hermit's Rest
Hiking Trail
Hermit's Rest
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Popular things to do in Gunnison

Gunnison Valley Observatory ©
Specialty Museum
Gunnison Valley Observatory
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Blue Mesa Fishing ©
Marina
Blue Mesa Fishing
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Ice Fish Colorado ©
Fishing Charter / Tour
Ice Fish Colorado
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
Gunnison City Park ©
Park
Gunnison City Park
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Gunnison

Monarch Mountain ©
Ski Area
Monarch Mountain
Salida
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
Thermal Spa
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
Nathrop
3.3
Duration: 2h 30 min
Kebler Pass ©
Scenic Drive
Kebler Pass
Crested Butte
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Crested Butte Nordic Center ©
Ski Area
Crested Butte Nordic Center
Crested Butte
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Nature in Gunnison

Dillon Pinnacles
Geologic Formation
Dillon Pinnacles
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Curecanti National Recreation Area ©
National Park
Curecanti National Recreation Area
4.6
Duration: 8 hours

Museums in Gunnison

Gunnison Pioneer Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Gunnison Pioneer Museum
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Neversink
4.1
Duration: 2h 30 min

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