Fly & Drive guide
Fly into MTJ, drive to Ouray
Your route
MTJ
Montrose Regional Airport
Ouray
About 59 min · 40 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.
Your arrival plan
01Flights to MTJ
Compare fares into Montrose Regional Airport.
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02Car at MTJ
Pick up at the airport and drive straight to Ouray. Compare rental companies in one search.
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03Store extra bags
Early arrival or late flight home? Drop luggage nearby and keep the car light for the park.
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04 · First night near Ouray
Sleep close after the drive so day one starts in the park.
04Hotels near Ouray
Compare hotels and lodges on the way in, with free-cancellation filters.
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04Cabins & homes near Ouray
Whole homes and cabins for families or groups who want a kitchen and space.
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Before you land
Reservations
Review Box Cañon Falls and Hot Springs Access Rules
Access to Box Cañon Falls and the Ouray Hot Springs Pool requires daily admission or specific passes; verify current seasonal hours on official city pages. While town access is open, high-country Jeep roads and hiking trails toward Yankee Boy Basin are seasonal and managed by the US Forest Service. Guided tour and accommodation reservations should be secured months in advance for summer and fall peaks, as systems for backcountry use are subject to change.
Official reservation infoBest time to fly in
June – September
Quick answers
What is the closest airport to Ouray?
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.
How long is the drive from MTJ to Ouray?
Roughly 59 min (about 40 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.
Do I need a reservation to visit Ouray?
Access to Box Cañon Falls and the Ouray Hot Springs Pool requires daily admission or specific passes; verify current seasonal hours on official city pages. While town access is open, high-country Jeep roads and hiking trails toward Yankee Boy Basin are seasonal and managed by the US Forest Service. Guided tour and accommodation reservations should be secured months in advance for summer and fall peaks, as systems for backcountry use are subject to change.
