WHERE TO STAY
Pet-Friendly Lodging Recommendations for Our Events
We understand that deciding on where to stay in Colorado during our nose work events can be stressful. For this reason, we provide you with a comprehensive list of highly recommended lodging facilities.
Reach out to the lodging facility to learn about their current rates. Please contact the facility you prefer so that you can verify their pet policy, which is subject to change without prior notice.
Reminders
Our trial sites and event venues may be situated at high altitudes ranging from 5000 to 6600 or even above 10,000 feet in Leadville CO. Please take the necessary precautions to ensure your safety, hydrate and take time to acclimate by arriving one or two days before your trial or event day.
TRAVEL ALERT- HWY 50 MONTROSE TO GUNNSION CLOSURES
See https://www.us50info.com/ for more info. Long 2 hr closures on HWY 50 between MP 123 and 127 starting April 27 2021 to future end date (years to complete)
Alternate Route- Hwy 92 Montrose to Delta to Hotchkiss south to Gunnsion
GUNNISION, CO
This trial location is in the mountain town of Gunnison, Colorado, 126 miles east of Grand Junction and 198 miles west of Denver in the gorgeous Gunnison National Forest along the Gunnison River. There are ample hotels and lodging and amazing camping and cabins in close proximity.
Please verify if the following lodging is pet friendly if needed.
Quality Inn 970-641-1237
Holiday Inn Express 877-410-6681
Econo Lodge 970-641-3068
The Gunnison Inn 866-641-0700
Camping
Gunnison KOA - 970-641-1358
Rocky River Resort-970-641-0174
Lost Canyon Resort-970-641-0181
MEEKER CO
RIO BLANCO COUNTY COVID status- Second Phase with Variance- USE 6 ft- MASKS- WASH HANDS- SICK stay HOME
NOTE: Hwy 13 from Rifle CO (I70) North the Meeker is under construction this summer.
Alternate Lodging in CRAIG or RIFLE CO (30-45 minutes north or south respectively from Meeker) Travel Alert- EXPECT ROAD WORK DELAYS from Rile to Meker
Estes Park, CO
Estes Park Colorado lodging is expensive, may or may not be pet friendly and may be in short supply. Mountain Dogs requests all trial attendees to utilize the following resources with caution and to verify availability, cancellation and pet policies before booking. Please google for specific contact numbers as these may change as well.
Estes Park Chamber of Commerce
VRBO/ AirBnB
Travelocity/ Expedia
Montrose, CO
Black Canyon Motel- 970-249-3495
Holiday Inn and Express- 970-240-1800
Red Arrow Inn and Suites - 970-249-9641
Hampton Inn - 970-252-3000
RVS- CABINS AND CAMPING- MONTROSE
Cedar Creek RV Park-970-249-3884
River Bend RV Park & Cabins- 970-249-8235
GRAND JUNCTION CO- MARCH 2021 TRIAL
MESA COUNTY COVID status- USE 6 ft- MASKS- WASH HANDS- SICK stay HOME
LARAMIE WY- APRIL 2021 TRIAL
WYOMING- Some jurisdictions may or may not require masks. Trial Facility -National Policy applies- USE 6 ft- MASKS- WASH HANDS- SICK stay HOME