Hinsdale County |

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

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.

COUNTY INFORMATION

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP

ROAD AND BRIDGE AUCTION

Hinsdale County Road and Bridge Department is auctioning off excess equipment. This equipment can be viewed online at AuctionTime.com.

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

Sheriff Casey Resignation

12/11/19

Hinsdale County Sheriff Justin Casey announced today that he is resigning his position as Sheriff of Hinsdale County effective January 15, 2020.

Justin Casey has worked for the Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office since 2007. He was appointed Undersheriff in June of 2010 and was elected to the office of Sheriff, taking office in January of 2019.

On March 12, 2019 Sheriff Casey and his two daughters were at home when an avalanche destroyed their house. All three survived the incident with only minor injuries. In his resignation letter to the Hinsdale County Commissioners Sheriff Casey wrote: “This year I have had unexpected personal challenges that have changed my life. The avalanche that my daughters and I survived has taken its toll in many different ways.”

Sheriff Casey will remain in office until January 15, 2020 allowing the Board of County Commissioners time to appoint an interim Sheriff. This will aid the county in making a smooth transition as he leaves office. Sheriff Casey plans to relocate to a different area. He said he would like to be in a place with less snow, “Or at least in a place where the snow doesn’t move so much.”

PASSES CLOSED

Cinnamon Pass and Engineer Pass are offically closed for the season. There is no winter maintenance passed the winter closures on CR 30 (Cinnamon Pass) and CR 20 (Engineer Pass)

CENSUS JOBS IN HINSDALE COUNTY