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Ute Indian Museum – Ute Memorial Site📷 Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0

Ute Indian Museum

Montrose, CO

History

History Colorado museum on the homestead of Chief Ouray and Chipeta, telling the story of the Ute people. Easy parking on US-550 south of Montrose.

Nearest town
Montrose, CO
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.4390, -107.8620

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July–August. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Riverbend RV ParkCampsite
    1 mi from Ute Indian Museum
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • The Campers HubMotorhome stopover
    1 mi from Ute Indian Museum
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Cedar Creek RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    3 mi from Ute Indian Museum · 45 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Black Canyon/Montrose KOA KampgroundCampsite
    3 mi from Ute Indian Museum
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison South Rim CampgroundCampsite
    12 mi from Ute Indian Museum
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • North Rim CampgroundCampsite
    13 mi from Ute Indian Museum
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Colorado · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ute Indian Museum?

Ute Indian Museum is in Montrose, CO, at GPS 38.4390, -107.8620. It is about 11 mi from Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP.

Can you camp near Ute Indian Museum?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Riverbend RV Park, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 26 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ute Indian Museum?

Ute Indian Museum is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Colorado National Monument, Palisade and the Grand Mesa.

What is there to see near Ute Indian Museum?

Places worth a stop nearby: Black Canyon of the Gunnison, South Rim (11 mi), Telluride (35 mi), Million Dollar Highway (35 mi) and Blue Mesa Reservoir (38 mi).

When is the best time to visit Ute Indian Museum?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)