Your Guide to Buying a Home in Montrose, CO

Buying a Home in Montrose, Colorado

Montrose is located in Montrose County

Montrose Colorado is the kind of Colorado people dream about. Situated in southwestern Colorado on the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains, Montrose is home to the Black Canyon National Park and offers scenic mountains, valleys, canyons, mesas, lakes and rivers, plus all the recreational activities that accompany these natural wonders like hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing, camping, boating and more. Montrose lies at an elevation of 5,794 feet above sea level, has mild summers and winters with minimal snow accumulation in the city, making a great four season playground.

Come in and take a look for yourself! Many who have visited Montrose and the surrounding area return year after year or relocate seeking to enjoy the small town atmosphere and relaxing lifestyle Montrose County provides.

Strategically located in the center of the Uncompahgre Valley on the Western Slope of Colorado, Montrose County is the kind of Colorado people dream about. The Colorado Rockies lie directly east, the spires of the San Juans sparkle just 25 miles south, the largest flat-top mountain in the world looms 40 miles to the north, while the world renowned hunting grounds of the Uncompahgre Plateau frame the western sunset. Located 260 miles southwest of Denver, Montrose is a transportation crossroads with U.S. Highways 50 and 550 intersecting in the city, and air service provided by major carriers at the Montrose Regional Airport.

Montrose lies at an elevation of 5,794 feet above sea level, has mild summers and winters with minimal snow accumulation in the area of the city, making a great four season playground. We average 227 to 274 days of sunshine each year, with a growing season of approximately 150 days.

Population in the city of Montrose is approximately 13,000 and the metropolitan area (a 10 mile radius) has a population of 30,000. Montrose, Colorado, is also the home of the Black Canyon National Park.

Heading in any direction you'll discover a vast array of attractions in the region. The Montrose District Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages 2.2 million acres of public lands, offering amazing sightseeing and outdoor vacations:

• Scenic Byways
  Montrose County offers spectacular drives, rich in beauty and variety, attracting more than a million visitors a year.
• Ski Areas
  Montrose is the gateway to three of Colorado's best ski resorts, Crested Butte, Telluride, Powderhorn, Cerro Summit Recreation Area.
• Gunnison Gorge
  Below the Black Canyon, east of Montrose, the gorge is full of natural wonders and diverse recreational opportunities.
• Black Canyon National Park
  Imagine a canyon more than 2000 feet deep. Twelve miles east of Montrose via US 50 and Colorado 347.
• Curecanti National Recreation Area
  Three dams comprise the Curecanti Storage Units: Crystal Dam, Morrow Point Dam, and Blue Mesa Dam. The visitor center is located just off Hwy. 50 on the access road to Morrow Point Dam, 20 miles east of Montrose.
• Grand Mesa National Forest
  Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat top mountain. Located 45 miles north of Montrose. Free access.
• Uncompahgre National Forest
  Over a million acres comprise some of the most spectacular views. Located south of Montrose.
• Boating Tours
  Morrow Point Dam tours leave from Pine Creek Boat Dock daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• Fishing
  Yellow perch, large mouth bass, Kokanee salmon and some of the best stretches of blue ribbon trout fishing await.
• Golfing
  Black Canyon Golf Course, 18 holes, open to the public.
  The Links at Cobble Creek features nine holes and a driving range.
  MINIATURE GOLF: Cedar Creek RV Park.
• Hiking
  The 360 degree views surrounding Montrose show visitors a range of beautiful hiking terrain.
• Horseback Riding
  Deb's Livery is located twelve miles south of Montrose. Enjoy the great open spaces where you can ride all day.
• Hunting Information
  The Montrose area is well known for it's expansive hunting areas as well as for the quality of the game available to hunters, including trophy Elk, wild turkeys, antelope, deer, and other wild fowl.
• Mountain Bike Trails
  Hundreds of miles of jeep trails ideally suited for mountain biking can be found on the Uncompahgre Plateau, west of Montrose. Trail maps are available at the Visitor's Center, Chamber of Commerce and City Hall.