Visitor Resources

To really get to know the North Fork Valley it is helpful to have all available visitor resources at your disposal.  In order to make your research simple, we provide those resources below.

Dining Guide

From farm to table dinners to chicken fried streak... from barbeque to a charcuterie board... from food trucks to diner fare, it's all available here in the North Fork Valley!  Thanks to irrigation water provided by our nearby mountains, and close to a century and a half for agricultural experience, our region of Western Colorado is home to a large proportion of the food produced in the state. The Valley is home to over 30 dining establishments, so it is without question you will find something to your liking.  To review a complete list of dining options in the North Fork Valley, click here.

Lodging Guide

The scale and variety of lodging options in the North Fork Valley reflects the personality of the area perfectly.  We do not sport large, corporately-owned franchise hotels... or even small franchise motels - and you will benefit from that!  Whether your style is teepee, lodge, mom and pop motel, or historic Inn, you will find something with the personality and amenities to fulfill your requirements.

North Fork Valley Online Visitor Resources

North Fork Visitor Guide Website Maintained by Over The Hill Media
North Fork Visitor Guide Online Book (2022 Edition) Published by Over The Hill Media

North Fork Valley Dining Guide (Hotchkiss Chamber Maintained) 
North Fork Valley Lodging Guide (Hotchkiss Chamber Maintained)  

North Fork Visitor (NorthForkValley.org) - Maintained by or Supported by the following organizations:
  -- Citizens for a Healthy Community
  -- The Learning Council
  -- Valley Organic Growers Association (VOGA) 
  -- Colorado Farm & Food Alliance
  -- Slow Food Western Slope
  -- Viva la Vida Foundation
  -- North Fork Valley Creative Coalition
  -- West Elks American Viticultural Area

Delta County Tourism Guides
Delta County Visitor Guide - online book.
Local Living and Dining Guide Online Book (2022 Edition) 
Delta County Tourism  Website maintained by Delta County Board of Tourism
Delta County Independent Visitors Guide (2019 Edition)

 

Physical Visitor Centers

Hotchkiss Visitor Center – The Hotchkiss Chamber of Commerce maintains an un-manned visitor center adjacent to the Hotchkiss Inn Motel at 400 Highway 133 on the east end of Hotchkiss.  Varied visitor information brochures, magazines and maps are available for pick up 24 hours at no charge.

Paonia Forest Service Office – The forest service office located in a residential area of Paonia at 403 Rio Grand Avenue, is designated as a Public Lands Information Center, and offers very useful information and maps for folks interested in enjoying the endless acres of public lands surrounding the North Fork Valley.  Information center is located in the entryway alcove, and is open 24 hours.

The Lucky Horseshoe – Downtown Crawford retailer, The Lucky Horseshoe, serves as a visitor center for the North Fork Valley.  A variety of visitor materials are available for pick up and staff can offer friendly guidance during business hours.