The park is on Colo. 347, 6 miles north of U.S. 50. To reach the south rim, travel east 8 miles from Montrose on U.S. 50 to the well-marked turnoff. To reach the north rim from Montrose, drive north 21 miles on U.S. 50 to Delta, east 31 miles on Colo. 92 to Crawford, then south on an 11-mile access road.
The Nearest Airport -- The Montrose Regional Airport, 2100 Airport Rd. (tel. 970/249-3203; www.montroseairport.com or www.montrosecounty.net), is off U.S. 50, 2 miles northwest of town. Airlines serving the town include American, Continental, Delta, and United. Car-rental agencies with outlets at the airport include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National/Alamo.
A bigger airport is Grand Junction Regional Airport, about 70 miles northwest in Grand Junction, Colorado (tel. 970/244-9100; www.gjairport.com). It has direct flights or connections from most major cities on Allegiant, American/American Eagle, Continental, Delta, United, and US Airways. Car rentals are available at the airport from Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
