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Blue Mesa Reservoir is now ice free. Lake Fork and Elk Creek boat ramps are open. Aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspections are available at both locations from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily through April. Ponderosa boat ramp is open to hand launch only, and will not be open for motorized watercraft this year.

Beginning May 1, Elk Creek and Lake Fork Inspection stations will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Iola boat ramp will open on May 25, when all inspection stations assume summer hours of operation, 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

 

Gunnison-Crested Butte is located in the very heart of the Rocky Mountains in Southwest Colorado just one hour from Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, 3 hours 20 minutes from The Great Sand Dunes National Park and 4.5 hours from Mesa Verde National Park. A great hub location to see these national treasures! 

Our destination offers 1880s Western & Victorian Rocky Mountain Towns Packaged by Nature and Crested Butte Mountain Resort, a world-class ski resort! You’ll also discover the official wildflower capital of Colorado, a Registered National Historic District, Western State Colorado University, Colorado state records for rainbow, brown and lake trout and Kokanee salmon; home of Colorado’s oldest and longest running rodeo - Cattlemen’s Days; Curecanti National Recreation Area-home of Colorado’s largest lake complete with two marinas, and the Gunnison Valley Observatory to name just a few of our major activities.  

Our alpine skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing, dogsledding, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in glistening forests, museums, the arts and over 65 restaurants offer the best of Colorado all in one destination year-round, and epic mountain biking, horseback riding, boating and fishing, rafting, kayaking, hiking and camping  make summer here perfect, too! 

Our accommodations range from cabins, national chain hotels/motels and B&B’s, to quaint inns, condos and vacation homes! Check availability now or take a look at our value vacation packages. 

View our online vacation planner or request a print vacation planner. 

We look forward to your visit and welcome your inquiries! To speak with one of our information specialists please call (800) 814-8893.

Featuring: Crested Butte Mountain Resort's Snow Report. We have lot's of Winter ski deals so explore and book your vacation now.

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