About this city
Also known as: The Gateway to the West Elks
Crawford is a tiny, close-knit mountain community perched on a scenic plateau above the Smith Fork of the Gunnison River in Delta County. The town is flanked by the breathtaking West Elk Mountains and acts as a tranquil, rural escape deeply rooted in traditional cattle ranching, hay farming, and pristine high-altitude reservoir recreation.
Location & Administrative
County
Delta
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
GJT
Getting Around
Car Required
Weather & Timing
Best Months
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Hiking SeasonScenic Drive Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 400 · Metro area 31.0K
Sales Tax
5.9%
Key Industries
Agriculture & LivestockOutdoor Recreation
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1 day
Boat and jet-ski on the expansive Crawford State Park reservoir, drive to the rugged and less-visited North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and attend the energetic annual Crawford Pioneer Days festival.
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