Basalt Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Basalt is a small town located in the heart of the Roaring Fork Valley between Glenwood Springs and Aspen. The Colorado Midland Railroad, which was built to carry coal and silver ore between Leadville and Aspen, established the town of Frying Pan Junction in 1887, and in 1901, it incorporated as the town of Basalt. Called "Colorado's Town for Fishing," Basalt boasts two world renowned gold medal trout streams, the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan Rivers. Nearby Ruedi Reservoir offers sailing, windsurfing and water skiing, and the majestic mountains surrounding the town offer hiking and mountain biking, world class skiing, snowboarding and sledding. Basalt has managed to retain its' original quaint charm, while also catering to tourists by offering great restaurants, art galleries and specialty boutiques. The town of Basalt is also home to the annual River Days Festival, usually held in Arbaney Park in August. This fun-filled family event features a fly-casting competition, live music and great food, arts and crafts, a parade, pancake breakfast, and unique events, including "Kiss the Trout."

Surrounding areas: El Jebel, Colorado (3.6 mi), Snowmass, Colorado (3.6 mi), Carbondale, Colorado (9.8 mi), Woody Creek, Colorado (10.4 mi), Snowmass Village, Colorado (12.1 mi), Meredith, Colorado (16.2 mi), Aspen, Colorado (16.8 mi)

Basalt Vacation Rentals

Basalt Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Crystal River Inn	12954 U S Hwy 133	Carbondale, CO	9.8 mi.	(970) 963-3902
Days Inn	950 Cowen Dr	Carbondale, CO	10.4 mi.	(970) 963-9111
Comfort Inn & Suites	920 Cowen Dr	Carbondale, CO	10.5 mi.	(970) 963-8880
Snowmass Mountain Condominiums	55 Upper Woodbridge Rd	Snowmass Village, CO	11.8 mi.	(970) 923-4350
Aspenwood Condominiums	600 Carriageway Rd	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-2711
Lichenhearth Condominiums	150 Carriage Way	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-4350
Sonnenblick Townhomes	600 Gallen Ln	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-4350
Stonebridge Condominiums	30 Anderson Ln	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-4323
Tamarack Townhouses	135 Carriage Way	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-2420
Terrace House Condominiums	65 Campground Ln	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-4350
The Ridge Condominiums	229 Faraway Rd	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-4700
The Snowmass Lodge And Club	239 Snowmass CLB Cir	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-5600
Woodbridge Condominiums	25 Lower Woodbridge Rd	Snowmass Village, CO	11.9 mi.	(970) 923-4350
Interlude Condominiums	70 Gallun Ln	Snowmass Village, CO	12.0 mi.	(970) 923-3110
Silvertree Hotel	100 Elbert Ln	Snowmass Village, CO	12.0 mi.	(970) 923-3520
The Silvertree Hotel	100 Elbert Ln	Snowmass Village, CO	12.0 mi.	(970) 923-3520
Top Of The Village Condominiums	855 Carriage Way	Snowmass Village, CO	12.0 mi.	(970) 923-3673
Wildwood Lodge	40 Elbert Ln	Snowmass Village, CO	12.0 mi.	(970) 923-3550
Crestwood Lodge Inc	400 Wood Rd	Snowmass Village, CO	12.2 mi.	(970) 923-2450
ST Mortiz Lodge	334 W Hyman Ave	Aspen, CO	16.5 mi.	(970) 925-3220
ST Moritz Lodge	344 W Hyman Ave	Aspen, CO	16.6 mi.	(800) 817-2069
Sardy House	128 E Main St	Aspen, CO	16.6 mi.	(970) 920-2525
Hotel Lenado	200 S Aspen St	Aspen, CO	16.7 mi.	(970) 925-6246
Hotel Jerome	330 E Main St	Aspen, CO	16.8 mi.	(970) 920-1000
Pines Lodge	411 S Aspen St	Aspen, CO	16.8 mi.	(970) 925-5279
Snowflake Inn	221 E Hyman Ave	Aspen, CO	16.8 mi.	(970) 925-3221
Aspen Meadows/aspen Institute	845 MDWS Rd	Aspen, CO	16.9 mi.	(970) 925-4240
Itt Sheraton Luxury Collection - Aspen	315 E Dean St	Aspen, CO	16.9 mi.	(Inv) ali-dInp
Mountain Chalet Aspen	333 E Durant	Aspen, CO	16.9 mi.	(800) 321-7813
Mountain House Lodge	905 E Hopkins	Aspen, CO	17.1 mi.	(970) 920-2550
The Little Nell Hotel	675 E Durant St	Aspen, CO	17.1 mi.	(970) 920-4600
Limelite Lodge	228 E Cooper St	Aspen, CO	17.2 mi.	(970) 925-3025
The Gant	610 W End St	Aspen, CO	17.2 mi.	(970) 925-5000
Crestahaus Lodge	1301 Cooper Ave	Aspen, CO	17.4 mi.	(970) 925-7081
Hotel Denver	402 7TH St	Glenwood Springs, CO	19.8 mi.	(970) 945-6565
Hot Springs Lodge & Pool	415 6th St	Glenwood Springs, CO	19.9 mi.	(970) 945-6571
1st Choice Inn Formerly Holiday Inn	51359 Hwy 6 And 24	Glenwood Springs, CO	20.0 mi.	(970) 945-8551
Americas Best Value Inn	51871 Hwy 6 And 24	Glenwood Springs, CO	20.0 mi.	(970) 945-6279
Hotel Colorado	526 Pine St	Glenwood Springs, CO	20.0 mi.	(970) 945-6511
Quality Inn & Suites	2650 Gilstrap CT	Glenwood Springs, CO	20.0 mi.	(970) 945-5995

Bed & Breakfast
Ute Meadows Inn Bed & BRKFST	2880 County Rd 3	Carbondale, CO	9.8 mi.	(970) 963-7088

Basalt Weather & Climate

Northwestern Colorado has a highland, alpine mountain cliamte. Having the highest average elevation in the United States, combined with complex topography, results in dramatic climate changes from place to place. A general rule of thumb is the higher the elevation, the lower the temperature with an increase in precipitation. Northwest Colorado has snowy winters and mild summers. In years when snow cover is heavy at high elevations, or when there is a sudden warming in the spring at high elevations, flooding may be a problem. Thunderstorms are possible in spring and summer. Hail is common in the northwest part of the state. Autumn means crisp, dry days with lots of sunshine and cool nights. Spring and autumn weather can change rapidly.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	32°F	1°F	1.19 in.	-
February	36°F	3°F	1.13 in.	-
March	41°F	13°F	1.25 in.	-
April	49°F	20°F	1.19 in.	-
May	61°F	28°F	1.55 in.	-
June	73°F	33°F	1.34 in.	-
July	79°F	39°F	1.69 in.	-
August	77°F	38°F	1.64 in.	-
September	70°F	31°F	1.62 in.	-
October	58°F	23°F	1.40 in.	-
November	42°F	13°F	1.16 in.	-
December	34°F	3°F	1.19 in.	-

Basalt Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are the Eagle County Regional airport (EGE) located about 19 miles northeast of Basalt in Vail / Eagle, Colorado, the Gunnison Crested Butte Regional airport (GUC) located approximately 57 miles south of Basalt in Gunnison, Colorado, the Central Colorado Regional airport (7V1) located roughly 62 miles southeast of Basalt in Buena Vista, Colorado, and finally the Montrose Regional airport (MTJ) located around 75 miles southwest of Basalt in Montrose, Colorado.

Basalt Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Fun Junction	Grand Junction	CO	83.9 mi.

Water Parks
Hyland Hills Water World	Federal Heights	CO	113.3 mi.

Golf Courses
River Valley Ranch Golf Club	Carbondale	CO	9.7 mi.
Aspen Golf Course	Aspen	CO	17.2 mi.
Cotton Ranch Club	Gypsum	CO	19.3 mi.
Glenwood Springs Golf Club	Glenwood Springs	CO	20.0 mi.
Eagle Ranch Golf Course	Eagle	CO	22.5 mi.

Ski Areas
Aspen	Aspen	CO	16.9 mi.
Aspen Highlands	Aspen	CO	16.9 mi.
Snowmass	Aspen	CO	16.9 mi.
Tiehack	Aspen	CO	16.9 mi.
Sunlight Mountain Resort	Glenwood Springs	CO	20.0 mi.
Crested Butte	Crested Butte	CO	34.6 mi.
Beaver Creek	Vail	CO	39.8 mi.
Vail	Vail	CO	39.8 mi.
Ski Cooper	Leadville	CO	40.4 mi.
Breckenridge Ski Resort	Breckenridge	CO	53.7 mi.
Powderhorn Resort	Mesa	CO	60.8 mi.
Keystone	Keystone	CO	64.5 mi.
Loveland	Georgetown	CO	74.9 mi.
Winter Park	Winter Park	CO	76.7 mi.
Steamboat	Steamboat Springs	CO	77.9 mi.
Telluride	Telluride	CO	107.5 mi.

Zoos and Aquariums
Denver Zoological Gardens	Denver	CO	112.1 mi.

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