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Kremmling, Colorado, a Hunting Mecca
By PK | September 19, 2008
About 100 miles west of Denver or 50 miles south of Steamboat in Grand County lies Kremmling, Colorado surrounded by the Routt National Forest on the northwest and the Arapaho National Forest on the northeast and southeast.
Elk Statue in Kremmling
Kremmling is known for its friendly, small town atmosphere. It is centrally located in Colorado’s northern Rocky Mountains. This quaint, wholesome community is a haven for hunters with it’s close proximity to National Forest public hunting lands.
Routt National Forest, north of Kremmling
The town is located approximately at the mouth of the Blue River and Muddy Creek where they join the headwaters of the Colorado River. East of town you’ll travel through Byers Canyon, a short gorge on the upper Colorado River. The canyon is approximately 8 miles long on US Hwy 40 between Kremmling and Hot Sulphur Springs.
Byers Canyon
Byers Canyon, Colorado River along RR tracks
Many other activities are available in Kremmling which include snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, camping, hunting, and biking.
Hwy 134 north of Kremmling, over Gore Pass, an outdoor wonderland
While you’re in Kremmling, whether you’re hunting in the area, or just passing through, stop and see the unique sights this small town offers.
Old Smithy..nothing left but the front
Shop at some of the quaint, western shops Kremmling offers…
Flowers by Marcia, A Unique Boutique
The Junk Trunk, Antiques and Collectibles
Kremmling has several eateries, I highly recommend eating breakfast at the Moose Cafe, another I recommend is the Sportsman’s Bar & Grill where we stopped in one evening for a steak dinner. Great service there!
Sportsman Bar & Grill
Another great place to eat is the Rocky Mountain Bar and Grill, Gerry ate lunch there one day and said the food was great.
Rocky Mountain Bar & Grill, on left
Finding a place to stay during hunting season requires making reservations well in advance. Some of the local areas to stay are:
Bob’s Western Motel, located at 110 W. Park Ave (US Hwy 40), 970-724-3266
Cliffside Inn, located at 113 N. 6th St., 877-254-3374
Historic Hotel Eastin, located at 105 S. Second St., 866-546-0815
Red Mountain RV Park, located at 2201 Central Ave., 877-375-9593 (very friendly and helpful, open year round)
US Hwy 40 headed south to Kremmling
For some reason every time Dalton and I visit this area, which is often, I think of the song from Green Acres. Although neither of us would want to live in NY, Manhattan or on Park Avenue. This is the place where we want to be…
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Topics: "Post Cards From the West", Colorado, Hiking, Camping, Fishing,, Routt National Forest, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing, Wildlife and Hunting |
5 Responses to “Kremmling, Colorado, a Hunting Mecca”
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September 19th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Looks like real cowboy country. Even though I’m not Muslim, I’d love to visit this Mecca once a year!
September 20th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Oh man, I am SO jealous of you! I wish I lived in close proximity to all of that beauty! I think I mentioned before that I adore the mountains, but it’s really more than that. I get such an immense feeling of peace whenever I’m there. It’s absolutely a natural high and the feeling of being one with nature is indescribable. Thanks so much for sharing your road trips with all of us. It’s almost as good as being there myself.
September 21st, 2008 at 8:55 am
I am not big on hunting, but I do enjoy watching the wildlife, in their natural habitats. The old west look, is awesome also. I love it.
September 23rd, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Wow PK! is anything for sale there? I’d move to that town! Looks like our kind of place!
September 24th, 2008 at 7:54 am
We’ve been looking, Barb. Want us to look for you and Cowboy? Hey, we could be neighbors!