The Gunnison Area includes the very popular Hartman Rocks recreation use area just a few miles SW of Gunnison. It consists of 160 acres at the "Base Area" managed by the City and County of Gunnison as well as an adjacent 8,000 acres of federal land managed by the BLM. It’s a paradise of desert mountain biking, hiking,
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Check
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact (970) 642-4940
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Gunnison — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Chance Gulch to West Mtn Road Road, South 5th Street, Powerline Connector Road, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
NPS/Kat Connelly National Park Service Curecanti National Recreation Area
ConfirmedFree entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
John Sowell / CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Powderhorn Wilderness Area
CheckThis Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.