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Gunnison National Forest - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Gunnison National Forest

The Gunnison National Forest is a U.S. National Forest covering 1,672,136 acres. It borders the White River National Forest to the north, the Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre National Forests to the west, the San Isabel National Forest to the east and the Rio Grande National Forest to south. There are seven officially designated wilderness areas lying within Gunnison National Forest that are part of the National Wilderness Preservation System.
Address : 2250 US-50, Delta, CO 81416, USA

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Top Activities Near Gunnison National Forest

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Attractions Near Gunnison National Forest

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Sweitzer Lake State ParkSweitzer Lake State Park is a Colorado state park located in Delta County 1 mile south of Delta, Colorado. The 210-acre park established in 1960 includes a 137-acre reservoir. Facilities include a boat ramp, swim beach and picnic sites. Birdwatchers have spotted 170 different species in the park.
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Sweitzer LakeSweitzer Lake is a smaller, day-use state park located in Delta. It's centered around water recreation on Sweitzer Lake. This lake offers a convenient water recreation for those on the Western Slope. Located only minutes from downtown Delta, the 210-acre park boasts exciting fishing and boating. The picturesque lake is 137-acres, providing visitors with a nice swim beach and lots of lakeside picnic tables.
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Confluence ParkA beautiful park that was centred around the sixty-acre Confluence Lake, behind downtown Delta. It’s open year-round for recreation, with good places to fish, hike, bike, and boat. It includes Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Fort Uncompahgre living history museum, 18 hole disc golf course, 7 miles of walking and mountain bike single track trails, 70 acre fishing/paddle boarding lake w/ADA accessible fishing peninsula, dog park, RV dump station, and so much more.
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Pioneer TownThis village of two dozen historic structures was erected by the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society on the old Bar I Ranch site, whose only surviving structures are three silos. Made of 2-by-6-inch boards stacked flat and standing 40 feet high, these sturdy eight- and nine-sided grain storage towers are the centerpiece of Pioneer Town.
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Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation AreaThis is a special place nestled within the remarkable canyon country of the Uncompahgre Plateau. Red-rock canyons and bluffs hold geological and paleontological resources spanning 600 million years, as well as many cultural and historic sites from the past 10,000 years. Known for its breathtaking scenery, Dominguez-Escalante NCA is a fine example of the spectacular canyon country of the Uncompahgre Plateau.
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison WildernessThe Black Canyon of the Gunnison Wilderness is located in Montrose County, Colorado. This wilderness area is bounded by the Gunnison River on the west and the Uncompahgre Plateau on the east. The canyon itself is approximately 12 miles long and 2,000 feet deep. The walls of the canyon are steep and lined with various types of rock, including granite, gneiss, and schist. The canyon floor is strewn with boulders and debris from rockslides.

Discover More Attractions in Delta County, Home of Gunnison National Forest

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Delta County
Delta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. Delta County is full of history and heritage that can still be seen and felt today.It is home to the Crag Crest National Recreation Trail, the Sidewinder single track trail and over 400 miles of winter trails - just to get you started and also Home to numerous species of wildlife common to Colorado.

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