GUNNISON, CO GALLERY

Gunnison is located at the bottom of several valleys.  Due to its location in the Rocky Mountains, cold air in all the valleys settles into Gunnison at night, making it one of the coldest places in winter in the United States, especially when snowpack is present.  Some of the places to see nearby include Crested Butte, CO, Blue Mesa Reservoir and Black Canyon of the Gunnison.   Lake City and Lake San Cristobal are a couple hours away, but can provide a nice day trip.  One can travel to Gunnison from the towns of Salida and Buena Vista by going over Monarch Pass. U.S. Route 50 is the main east-west thoroughfare through the town. For those looking to camp in Gunnison, we recommend the Gunnison KOA with a friendly staff, nice facilities and a lovely campground.