During your stay on Monarch Mountain, enjoy convenient, inviting, and affordable lodging at Monarch Mountain Lodge, located on US Highway 50, 12 miles west of Poncha Springs and 47 miles east of Gunnison. Our Salida, Colorado, hotel is readily accessible and centrally located from Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo. Monarch Mountain Lodge will put you practically on the slopes of San Isabel National Forest.

From our Colorado mountain resort, you can experience rugged outdoor adventure, while staying in utter comfort in your choice of impressive accommodations. Check out our calendar of news and events.

Come by yourself, with friends, family, or in a group. We are experienced and equipped to meet the needs of our varied clientele.
Include Monarch Mountain Lodge in your Colorado mountain wedding plans .  Your Colorado wedding reception site will be embraced by the beauty of the picturesque Sawatch Mountain Range of the San Isabel National Forest.   Your wedding party will dine & socialize in the cozy atmosphere of Cliffhanger's Restaurant and Lounge.

From Denver The Lodge is an approximate drive of 3 hours
Via Interstate 70: West of Denver to Hwy 91 (Copper Mtn/Leadville exit). South on 91 through Leadville where 91 becomes Hwy 24. Continue south on Hwy 285 where 24 bends east. South to the junction of US Hwy 50. Take Hwy 50 west 12 miles to the Lodge.

Via Hwy 285: South on Hwy 285. At Johnson village turn left to stay on Hwy 285, heading south. At Poncha Springs, turn west onto Hwy 50. Go 12 miles to the Lodge. You will see it on the left side of Hwy 50.

From Colorado Springs The Lodge is about a 2 ½ hour drive
Take 115 to Hwy 50 and turn west towards Canon City. Go through Canon City, Salida, Poncha Springs, and up Monarch Pass.

From Pueblo The Lodge is an approximate drive of 2 1/4 hours
Take Hwy 50 west through Canon City, Salida, and Poncha Springs to the Lodge.

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22720 West US Hwy 50, Monarch, CO | 800-332-3668 | 719-539-2581
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