Powderhorn
Set 12 mi east of Palisade, Powderhorn is a ski area. For a second stop, Grand Mesa is 13 mi away. Its coldest months, January, February and December, bring highs of 40–47°F.
A ski area, 12 mi east of Palisade
Summers are hot
July highs run 93–93°, and about 60 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 13" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Palisade is the nearest base
Palisade is 12 miles west, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
How the seasons run
Plan a visit to Powderhorn around the weather below.
Places to stay near Powderhorn
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Grand Junction (50) and Palisade (8).
Grand Junction
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
71,827 people
22 mi west of Powderhorn
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Powderhorn | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction | 22 mi west | 35 min | 50 31 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 71,827 | $390K | D |
| Palisade | 12 mi west | 15 min | 8 2 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 2,599 | $405K | B |
| Clifton | 17 mi west | 25 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 19,518 | $251K | — |
| Delta | 21 mi south | 30 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 9,802 | $283K | C− |
| Cedaredge | 17 mi southeast | 25 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,448 | $277K | — |
| Collbran | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 3 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 355 | $247K | — |
| Fruitvale | 18 mi west | 25 min | 2 2 inns & B&Bs | 8,019 | $333K | — |
| Parachute | 27 mi north | 40 min | 4 3 hotels · 1 campground | 1,366 | $271K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Powderhorn
Also within 66 miles are these.
40 mi National ParkBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park250K visitors a year
113 mi MountainGrand Mesa
62 mi MountainMaroon Bells
229 mi National MonumentColorado National Monument483K visitors a year56 mi Theme parkGlenwood Caverns
61 mi Canyon & gorgeGlenwood Canyon65 mi Ski areaAspen Snowmass107 runs · 4,403 ft vertical
66 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 · Grand Mesa: DrunkDriver, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Maroon Bells: Rhododendrites, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colorado National Monument: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 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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Powderhorn, answered
What town is Powderhorn near?
Palisade, CO, about 12 miles west.
What is the closest airport to Powderhorn?
Grand Junction Regional (GJT), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 186 miles.
Where should I stay near Powderhorn?
Grand Junction (22 mi, 50 places to stay), Palisade (12 mi, 8 places to stay) and Clifton (17 mi, 6 places to stay).
What locals in Palisade say
People in Palisade have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.