Overview
Clifton is a city in Colorado.
2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Clifton
Cross Orchards
Living History Farm. Accurate demonstration of how an orchard worked in the early 1900s.
Long Family Memorial Park
40 acre multi-purpose park. Sand volleyball, basketball, skate park, horseshoe pits, three playgrounds.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Sep and Oct. (climate data from nearby Colorado National Monument)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- GJT Grand Junction Regional Airport, Grand Junction — 5 mi away. Directions
- MTJ Montrose Regional Airport, Montrose — 50 mi away. Directions
- COS City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, Colorado Springs — 203 mi away (major hub). Directions
I-70 Exit 37, will bring you to Clifton Colorado. Clifton is nestled between Grand Junction and Palisade. Staying in Clifton gives you a central location for exploring in both directions in the Grand Valley.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cross Orchards
- Lunch Dos Hombres
- Afternoon Long Family Memorial Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
I-70 Exit 37, will bring you to Clifton Colorado. Clifton is nestled between Grand Junction and Palisade. Staying in Clifton gives you a central location for exploring in both directions in the Grand Valley.
See
Eat
Sleep
Stay Colorado River State Park — Island Acres Campground/Park
Tent camping and full-service hook-up sites. Showers, flush toilets, laundry facilities, children's playground, swimming, fishing and hiking. Pets must be kept on a leash.
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Grand Junction
City / town · 66 listings · 5 mi away
Palisade
City / town · 8 listings · 6 mi away
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