Gateway, Colorado

Gateway is an unincorporated community and a U.S. Post Office located in Mesa County, Colorado, United States.

Description

The Gateway Post Office has the ZIP Code 81522. A post office called Gateway has been in operation since 1903. The community most likely was named for a rock formation near the original town site.

Geography

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Gateway has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Gateway was on August 12, 1958, July 12, 1959, July 13, 1971, and July 9-10, 2021, while the coldest temperature recorded was on January 13, 1963.

Arts and culture

Gateway is home to the Gateway Canyons Resort and Auto Museum. Established by Discovery Channel founder John S. Hendricks.
Tourists may enjoy kayaking, off-road tours, guided fly-fishing, horseback riding, air tours and more at the Gateway Canyons Resort. To the north lies the Palisade, a three-mile long butte.