Grand Mesa Area - Northwest Colorado

Includes Cedaredge, Collbran, Eckert & Mesa

At 10,000', Grand Mesa, the largest flat-top mountain in the world, rises more than a mile above the valley floor. Discover aspen and spruce groves, flowered meadows and over 200 cool clear lakes offering fantastic fishing for rainbow, brook and brown trout. Some lakes have boat launches and you can reach many of them from the highway. For the more adventurous, visit the lakes only accessible by four-wheel drive, foot or horseback.

Utes called this the "Home of the Departed Spirits" and they brought hostages here after the 1879 Meeker Massacre. Almost entirely within the Grand Mesa National Forest, Grand Mesa has abundant wildlife, making this a popular area for fall hunting. Elk, deer and many smaller mammals roam the alpine forest. Drive the Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway and tour the changing aspen in the fall. Visit Surface Creek Valley Historical Society's Pioneer Town in Cedaredge where you can experience the American West at the turn of the century. Hikers will want to trek along the Crag Crest National Recreation Trail, a 10-mile circular trail rising from east and west trailheads. The 6.5 mile long path stretching across the top of Crag Crest is open to foot traffic only. Escape the summer heat and relax in Grand Mesa's cool mountain air. The close by West Elk Wilderness is a magnificent place for hiking and hunting. The entire area is a focal point of backroads and trails leading into the wilderness. The winter months bring many skiiers to the Powderhorn Resort only 35 miles southeast of Grand Junction.

Grand Mesa Area is near: Aspen & Crystal River Valley, Crawford, Delta, Grand Junction & North Fork Valley

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Grand Mesa Lodge, Snowmobile Tours & Canoe Rentals

Open all year. In Grand Mesa National Forest. 1 hour east of Grand Junction. Cabins & motel overlook beautiful Island Lake. Boat rentals, fishing, hunting, tackle, ATV trails, hike & snowmobile rentals/tours.

Thunder Mountain Lodge

The Former "Spruce Lodge" is under new ownership! OPEN YEAR ROUND. Modern cabins under towering spruce trees. In Grand Mesa National Forest, overlooks trout filled lakes. Snowmobile tours!

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Aspen Trails Campground, Store & Cabins
On Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. 3 miles north of Cedaredge. Store open all year. Full service RV sites plus tenting area. Camper cabins. Biker Friendly. Pavilion and catering available for groups and rallies.

Funshares RV Sales & Leasing, Inc

In Grand Junction near Grand Mesa. Toys for all seasons, motorhome - rentals, services and sells, jet ski rentals, ATV rentals, snowmobile rentals and tours, all at great prices. Accessories are available.

G R Bar Ranch Cabins

On the Grand Mesa above Paonia these 4 secluded cabins are completely furnished ranch houses with comforts of home. They rent by the week, so you can really settle into a vacation away from it all.

Grand Mesa Lodge, Snowmobile Tours & Canoe Rentals

High Country Inn

Near Vega State Park in Collbran Colorado, our small cozy motel offers four rooms all are non-smoking and have satellite television. We welcome families with pets and kids. Central BBQ grill for cookouts.

Mesa Lakes Resort, Restaurant & Snowmobile Tours

A year-round family getaway near seven of the finest mountain-top lakes, all within walking distance of the cabins on Grand Mesa Historic & Scenic Byway. ATV, snowmobile and cross country ski right here.

Shady Creek RV Park

FISH at over 300 LAKES. In Cedaredge, near Grand Mesa, for year around recreation. The entire property is covered by shade trees with Surface Creek meandering through it. Big rigs & hunters welcome.

Stewart Homestead Cabin

Secluded on 160 acres for your privacy. In the picturesque Onion Valley, 9 miles southeast of Crawford. This cabin is fully equipped, peaceful, and quiet. No phone or TV! Try Geo-Caching to find treasure.

Thunder Mountain Lodge

The Former "Spruce Lodge" is under new ownership! OPEN YEAR ROUND. Modern cabins under towering spruce trees. In Grand Mesa National Forest, overlooks trout filled lakes. Snowmobile tours!

Vega State Park

Near Collbran, 109 campsites, 5 camper cabins with microwave & refrigerator, enjoy the Colorado National Monument which provides biking, bird watching, and hiking.