​Your Home Base for Adventure!

The Stone House Inn - located in historic downtown Crawford, Colorado -offers the finest and most central accommodations available for your exploration of the wonders of western Colorado - including the marvelous North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

The Inn is crafted to offer comfort, privacy & a measure of luxury.  Each room offers a charming and tasteful ambiance and features private entrances & baths. Rooms feature exceptionally comfortable beds (Queen bed in Magpie and Raven with a double bed in the Stone Studio) with fine bedding, a cozy sitting area, large screen television (with movies & television streaming services) and luxurious bathing facilities; along with a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee & tea making facilities and a selection of fine complimentary coffees & teas.  

The Inn's attractively-landscaped outdoor areas are a favorite spot for relaxation. Our guests love sitting on the front porch swing or rocking chairs, with a glass of wine or a frosty mug of beer, while watching the world go by.  Guests may also enjoy our terraced garden sitting area, complete with a comfortable bench and fire table. For our Studio guests, the Inn offers a secluded garden sitting area with a patio, umbrella, table and chairs.

To discover more details about the Inn, our rooms & history, please review the extensive information available on this website.

Why you may need an extra day...or two!

Guests regularly arrive at the Inn with a singular focus for their time here.  More often than not, they plan to explore the wondrous views of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, but arrive surprised to find how much more there is to see and do in the area.  Not planning enough time to explore is, without question, the most common regret we hear from our guests.  Here is a short list of some of the activities and sights worth devoting attention to (including drive time from the Inn):

• The Black Canyon of the Gunnison Nat'l Park (North Rim) - trails & overlooks - 25 min.
• The Black Canyon of the Gunnison Nat'l Park (South Rim) - visitor center - 1 hr. 20 min.
• Needle Rock - 700' high volcanic monolith ringed by mountains - 10 minutes
• Crawford State Park - 400 acre lake: fishing, swimming, boating, kayaking & paddleboarding - 2 minutes
• West Elks AVA wineries - 14 wineries, many with tasting rooms - 20 minutes
• Rafting/kayaking/paddleboarding on the Gunnison River - 20 minutes
• Grand Mesa Nat'l Forest - alpine forest w/300 lakes @ over 10,000 ft.- 1 hour
• Fort Uncompahgre - open air pioneer living history museum - 45 minutes
• ​Geology, wine & history tours given by local geologist - 20 minutes
• Eagle Rock Shelter - earliest inhabited site in Colorado - trailhead 20 minutes
• Abundant organic orchards and farms - 20 minutes
• Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery - 20 minutes
• Paonia - eclectic hippie/mining town with loads of personality, galleries, shops & great food options - 20 minutes
• Dominguez-Escalante Canyon - high desert canyon including plentiful history, wildlife and hiking opportunities - 1 hour
• Trails - endless miles of trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & off-road exploration
• Ute Indian Museum - discover the past & present of the area's pre-European residents - 1 hour.
• Day Trips: Explore the charming mountain towns of Crested Butte, Redstone & Marble, Aspen, Telluride, Ridgway & Ouray...and enjoy the enchanting scenery along the way; take a hot springs soak in Ridgway, Ouray, Glenwood Springs or Redstone.
• Timeless relaxation at the Inn:  Enjoy the fire table in our tiered garden area, watch the world go by from the porch swing or rocking chairs on our broad front porch.
• Click "Itinerary Ideas" below for extensive trip planning resources!

Itinerary Ideas!

Finding the Perfect Meal

The North Fork Valley is brimming with exceptionally diverse options for dining.  No matter your taste...farm-to-table or barbeque, ethnic to diner fare, coffee house to charcuterie board, you will find something to sate your appetite!  To view a complete list of options in the Valley, click the "Dining Guide" button below.

Dining Guide

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Explore the majesty of the Black Canyon!

The North Rim of the Black Canyon (the best side, in our biased opinion) is an easy & scenic 25 minute drive from the Inn.  Enjoy 5 stunning scenic overlooks and three hiking trails (ranging from a very easy .3 miles, to a somewhat strenuous 7 mile round trip.  For helpful Park information, click here!

Details @ a Glance...

• Nightly Rate + 10.5% tax:             

         High Season* :  $159
         Low Season:  $139

• Lowest rates by booking on our site!
• Saturdays in high season require two-night minimum (Fri & Sat or Sat & Sun)
• We have a seven day cancellation policy, meaning if you cancel a reservation inside of 7 days, you will be charged the first night of your stay
• We are pet, allergen & smoke-free
• The Inn does not cater to young children
• Check In:  3pm;   Check Out:  11am
• Rooms feature refrigerator/ freezer, microwave, coffee pot, hot pot, large flat screen TV with in-room movie selection + TV streaming services, as well as secure 150 MB free WiFi 
• We do not provide breakfast, however, the Lazy J Coffee Shop is a half block up the hill and the North Fork Boardwalk is just across the street!
• Premier guest rooms are accessed from the front porch, have a private entrance & bath and are fully self-contained.  Our Studio is accessed by steps into our lower garden area and offers a private entrance and bath
• Common areas include a large front porch with rockers & porch swing, as well as a tiered garden sitting area.  Our Studio guests enjoy a private garden sitting area
• We are located 13 miles from the North Rim of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
• Street-side parking in front of the Inn.  Off-street parking available upon request.
• Extensive information on our FAQ page
• Plan your visit with the resources available on our "Itinerary" page.
• Book directly on this site & save.  Click the "Book Now" button near the top of this page
• Download the "Visit Delta County, CO!" app to your smartphone to help you navigate our area!

                       *High Season is May 1 - Thanksgiving
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Finding Us...

Our Color is Green

We care for the wellbeing of our guests, as well as the planet, and use green cleaning & personal care products, free of artificial fragrances, colors, preservatives and parabens.  We also provide an in-room recycling station.

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