Crested Butte

A more picturesque town you will have a hard time finding. Mainly known as a ski town, this also makes a good base when exploring the area during the summer. The main avian draw here is the large flock of rosy-finches, usually of all three species, that frequent the area during the winter. The best strategy to find them is the drive around town watching for both the flock and for feeders.

County: Gunnison

Habitat: Urban/Suburban

Directions: Crested Butte is 40 miles north of Gunnison on CO 135.

Delorme: 58 B1
Roads of Colorado: 100 C1

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Private/Municipal
Admission: Free

Restrictions: Respect private property and bird from the road when appropriate

Parking: Roadside/paved parking areas
Lodging: Hotel

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car

Latitude: 38.8697146
Longitude: -106.9878231