Mesa district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Palisade

Palisade is a town in Mesa district, Colorado, United States, home to about 2,651 people. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 6 museums. The must-see places are De Beque Canyon (7 km), Mount Garfield (7 km) and Cross Orchards Historic Site (15 km).

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Palisade, Colorado
Palisade, Mesa district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Palisade at a glance

Location
Mesa district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 2,651
Coordinates
39.1103° N, 108.3509° W
Places within 50 km
83 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Palisade

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Palisade

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palisade. The closest is De Beque Canyon (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palisade

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palisade. The closest is Juniata Dam (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Palisade

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palisade. The closest is Clifton Community Center and Church (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Palisade

13 museums within 100 km of Palisade. The closest is Blue Pig (1 km); the best-known is Cross Orchards Historic Site (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Palisade

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Palisade. The closest is James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Palisade

5 churches within 100 km of Palisade. The closest is Grand Junction Colorado Temple (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Palisade

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palisade
  2. 15 km Cross Orchards Historic Site · museum, Mesa
  3. 5 km James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park · nature spot, Mesa
  4. 12 km Mount Garfield · viewpoint, Mesa
  5. 11 km De Beque Canyon · viewpoint, Mesa
  6. 20 km Lands End Observatory · viewpoint, Mesa
  7. 18 km Back to Palisade

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palisade by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints32101De Beque Canyon (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2038Juniata Dam (21 km)
    Forts & heritage1115Clifton Community Center and Church (11 km)
    Museums613Blue Pig (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens513James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park (18 km)
    Churches45Grand Junction Colorado Temple (22 km)
    Other attractions44Day on the Serengeti (1 km)
    Waterfalls11Dominguez Falls (41 km)
    Parks01Rifle Gap State Park (98 km)
    Treks01Chukar Trail (88 km)

    Palisade: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palisade?

    De Beque Canyon (viewpoint, about 7 km), Mount Garfield (viewpoint, about 7 km), Cross Orchards Historic Site (museum, about 15 km), Lands End Observatory (viewpoint, about 18 km), James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park (nature spot, about 18 km), Grand Mesa National Forest (nature spot, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Palisade?

    83 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage, 6 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palisade?

    De Beque Canyon, about 7 km by road; Mount Garfield (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Palisade?

    Juniata Dam, about 21 km by road; Sunset Lake (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Palisade?

    Clifton Community Center and Church, about 11 km by road; Railcar (storage) (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palisade?

    Start in Palisade, visit Cross Orchards Historic Site, then James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park, then Mount Garfield, then De Beque Canyon, then Lands End Observatory, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palisade?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Palisade

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Palisade’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Palisade on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.