Grand Mesa
The Grand Mesa is a large mesa in western Colorado in the United States. It lies 8 mi south of Collbran. Weather is mildest over May, June and September, with 71–83°F highs.
A mountain, 8 mi south of Collbran
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Cedaredge, 17 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 14°, with about 60" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
Plan a visit to Grand Mesa around the weather below.
Grand Mesa
The Grand Mesa is a large mesa in western Colorado in the United States. It is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world. It has an area of about 500 square miles (1,300 km2) and stretches for about 40 miles (60 km) east of Grand Junction between the Colorado River and the Gunnison River, its tributary to the south. The north side of the mesa is drained largely by Plateau Creek, a smaller tributary of the Colorado. The west side is drained largely by Kannah Creek, which is received to the west by the lower Gunnison River. The mesa rises about 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above the surrounding river valleys, including the Grand Valley to the west. It reaches an elevation of about 11,000 feet (3,400 m) above sea level. Much of the mesa is within Grand Mesa National Forest.
- Type
- Mountain
- Area
- 502 square miles
- Elevation
- 11,237 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 22K a year
Rooms near Grand Mesa
Places to stay start in Collbran (3) and Cedaredge (5).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Grand Mesa | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collbran | 8 mi north | 10 min | 3 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 355 | $247K | — |
| Cedaredge | 17 mi south | 25 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,448 | $277K | — |
| Palisade | 23 mi west | 35 min | 8 2 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,599 | $405K | B |
| Paonia | 26 mi southeast | 40 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 1,477 | $344K | — |
| Delta | 27 mi south | 40 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 9,802 | $283K | C− |
| Rifle | 29 mi north | 45 min | 10 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 10,844 | $414K | C+ |
| Parachute | 23 mi north | 35 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 1,366 | $271K | — |
| Clifton | 29 mi west | 45 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 19,518 | $251K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Grand Mesa
A wider trip can take in these, within 60 miles.
40 mi National ParkBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park250K visitors a year
51 mi MountainMaroon Bells
41 mi National MonumentColorado National Monument483K visitors a year
60 mi Ski areaAspen Mountain138 runs · 3,299 ft vertical44 mi Theme parkGlenwood Caverns
49 mi Canyon & gorgeGlenwood Canyon53 mi Ski areaAspen Snowmass107 runs · 4,403 ft vertical
55 mi Ski areaCrested Butte Mountain Resort93 runs · 2,315 ft verticalPhoto credits
Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Maroon Bells: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colorado National Monument: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Aspen Mountain: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Glenwood Canyon: White River National Forest U.S. Forest Service, Public domain · Crested Butte Mountain Resort: Draconrex, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Planning a visit to Grand Mesa
What town is Grand Mesa near?
Collbran, CO, about 8 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Grand Mesa?
May, June and September, with highs of 71–83°.
What is the closest airport to Grand Mesa?
Grand Junction Regional (GJT), about 32 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 175 miles.
Where should I stay near Grand Mesa?
Collbran (8 mi, 3 places to stay), Cedaredge (17 mi, 5 places to stay) and Palisade (23 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips from people in Collbran
Ask a question, or answer one, in Collbran’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.