• Downtown Lake City and Town Park

  • Lake San Cristobal Overlook

  • Hinsdale County Courthouse

  • County boat dock at Lake San Cristobal

  • View of Lake San Cristobal from Wupperman Campground

  • Moose at Deer Lakes

  • Ute-Ulay Historic Mine and Townsite Buildings

  • Deer Lakes area

    Deer Lakes Area

Welcome

Hinsdale County, Colorado, is the most remote area in the United States' lower 48. Our beautiful county is covered by mountains, including multiple 14 and 13,000 ft. peaks, and contains one of the most roadless areas in the country. The continental divide crosses the county twice, and Hinsdale County is home to three national forests (Rio Grande, GMUG and San Juan) and Bureau of Land Management lands.  With a total area of 1,123 square miles, our county is made up of almost 96.5 percent public land.

The county is home to 774 residents. The only town in Hinsdale County is Lake City. With a population of 374 (at an elevation of 8,671 feet), Lake City is also the county seat.

Whether you are a resident, part time resident or visitor, and whether you come to Hinsdale County to live, work or visit, it is our job to make your experience more enjoyable. Our website is designed to provide information about County government and the community in which we live.

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COUNTY INFORMATION

BUILDING CODE DISCUSSION

Hinsdale County Building Official Richard Kimball is hosting an open public meeting to discuss Hinsdale County's possible adoption of the 2015 Building Codes as well as state mandated regulation changes. Tuesday, February 4th, 1 PM at Coursey Annex. Contractors, realtors and any other interested parties are invited to attend.

County Goals

Hinsdale County Board of County Commissioners has approved the Department & Commission Goals and Strategic Actions for 2020. To download the document, click here.

2020 ELECTION DEADLINES

Friday, February 14 - Final day for Hinsdale County voters to affiliate with a major political party in order to participate in the party caucus.

LOCAL CENSUS JOBS

STAY INFORMED

Monitor the Hinsdale County Emergency Facebook page for up-to-the-minute emergency notifications or information.

   To receive emergency alerts, download the CodeRED app, or register here.

New News

Kambish Appointed as Sheriff

Christopher Kambish received the oath of office as Hinsdale County Sheriff on January 15 from County Clerk Joan Roberts. Kambish is replacing outgoing Sheriff Justin Casey, who announced his resignation December 11.

Kambish worked as a Hinsdale County Deputy from 2014 to 2018. After working a short time as a deputy with Mesa County, Kambish returned to the Hinsdale Sheriff Department in January 2019 to serve as undersheriff to Casey.

photo courtesey Lake City Silver World

Emergency Manager, Emergency Services Director Hired

Hinsdale County has made two new hires in its emergency services departments.

Buffy Witt has been hired as Hinsdale County Emergency Services Director. Witt began her EMS career in Lake City in 1996 when she received her EMT-Basic certification. She completed her paramedic education in 1999 from the Colorado Association of Paramedic Education in Thornton, Colorado, and began working with Northglenn Ambulance. During her career, Witt has been an EMS Instructor at North Suburban Medical Center in Thornton, EMS Program Manager with HealthONE, and Quality Management Coordination with Northglenn Ambulance. Witt is a Lake City native and is the daughter of Beth and George Hurd. She is married to Dr. Gary Witt and has two sons, Logan and Ethan. She has remained active with Hinsdale County EMS since 1997 and returns to Lake City during the summers to volunteer with EMS and with Search and Rescue.

Walsh, Colorado, resident Phil Graham has been hired as Hinsdale County Emergency Manager. Graham has more than 20 years experience in emergency management, emergency medicine and fire service. He worked as truck captain/paramedic with the Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District, and most recently he has been Director of Emergency Management with Chaffee County. Hinsdale County contracted with Graham during 2019 as strategic planner to complete the county's Emergency Operations Plan. He also responded as part of the local emergency preparations for potential flooding during the spring of 2019.

Both Hurd and Graham have started in their new positions.

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TRANSFER STATION UPDATE

NO ELECTRONICS ACCEPTED TEMPORARILY

 

Transfer Station WINTER Hours

Hinsdale County Transfer Station is currently on winter hours. The transfer station is open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 a.m.
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How Do I...

Submit a CORA Request

          Download the CORA request form here. Complete and return to the Hinsdale County Administration Office, 311 N. Henson St., Lake City OR email to: Hinsdale County Administrative Assistant.