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Overnight
compass
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Wilderness
Experiences
Every
to
a memorable camping
experience, no matter which
way you point it in the
Montrose region.
South
Camp in the purple mountain majesty of
the San Juan Mountains. Higher elevations,
prominent mountain peaks, sparkling creeks,
and flower-carpeted landscapes combine for
spectacular camping experiences, especially
for those who are motivated to backpack into
the outdoors with just the bare essentials. The
Silver Jack and Amphitheater campgrounds
are some highlights for those who prefer
camping with a few basic amenities.
Tips and Info: Dispersed camping and
backpacking are popular in the picturesque
Cimarron Range and San Juan Mountains.
Please observe National Forest restrictions
on motorized travel and camping close to
waterways. Travel and camping options
for large RVs are limited or non-existent in
areas located off of main routes.
Getting there: Silver Jack and Owl
Creek areas: Travel 21 miles south from
Montrose on US Highway 550, then turn
east on Ouray County Road 8 and travel 23
miles to the reservoir.
Travel time: Approximately 1.5 hours.
Travel time: 45 to 60 minutes
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East
Opting to camp at the Black Canyon of the
Gunnison National Park is the best approach
to seeing the canyon in all its variations
from sunrise to the star-gazing night sky
and it's only a few minutes away from
restaurants and other amenities in Montrose.
Established areas for tents and RVs make
for a convenient camping experience. For
those seeking to combine camping, boating,
and fishing, look no further than the eight
Parks Service campgrounds in the Curecanti
National Recreation area surrounding
Blue Mesa Reservoir. From headwater to
confluence, the Gunnison is stunning.
Getting there: Black Canyon National
Park: Travel 8 miles east on US Highway 50
to State Highway 347, then north four miles
to the National Park entrance.
Travel time: 20 minutes
Getting there: Blue Mesa Reservoir:
The campground nearest Montrose, Lake
Fork, is 38 miles east of Montrose via
US Highway 50.
North
It's called the " Grand Mesa " for a reason: It's
the " largest flattop mountain in the world, "
bedazzled with hundreds of beautiful lakes,
vast stretches of alpine forests and meadows,
and abundant options for camping, hiking,
fishing, and boating. This area is ideal for
easy-access RV camping in established
campgrounds, all of them situated near the
water. There are abundant opportunities for
dispersed camping as well.
Tips and Info: Be sure to bring
mosquito repellent for mid-summer visits.
Early and late-season visitors will experience
fewer mosquitoes.
Getting there: Travel north from
Montrose on US Highway 50 to Delta, east
on Highway 92, then north on Highway 65
to the top of Grand Mesa.
Travel time: Approximately 1 hour
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