Gunnison National Forest

The Gunnison National Forest, originally called the Cochetopa Forest Reserve, was named for Captain John Gunnison, who searched in 1853 for a feasible route across the Continental Divide for a railroad. The forest currently has over 1 million acres of public land, including 22 peaks that reach higher than 13,000 feet.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Address

Bureau Of Land Management - Gunnison National Forest
216 North Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
United States

Phone 1 (970) 641-0471

Fax 1 (970) 641-1928

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/

Related Attractions

Emerald Lake

According to local legend, Emerald Lake is deeper than it is wide. The lake is the third largest natural lake in Colorado. Emerald Lake can be reached by foot and horseback only.

Address

Bureau Of Land Management - Gunnison National Forest
216 North Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
United States

Phone 1 (970) 641-0471

Fax 1 (970) 641-1928

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/

Gothic, Colorado

Gothic is a ghost town in the Gunnison National Forest, now the location of the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory.

Address

Bureau Of Land Management - Gunnison National Forest
216 North Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
United States

Phone 1 (970) 641-0471

Fax 1 (970) 641-1928

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/

Irwin, Colorado

Irwin is a ghost town in Gunnison National Forest, situated on Lake Irwin, a popular recreation spot.

Address

Bureau Of Land Management - Gunnison National Forest
216 North Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
United States

Phone 1 (970) 641-0471

Fax 1 (970) 641-1928

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/