• 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 Untied 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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As of noon, Monday, July 16, Hinsdale County BOCC has lifted all fire restrictions in Hinsdale County. This applies to all private property, county owned properties and the Town of Lake City. Fire restrictions have also been lifted on all BLM lands in the county, including the Alpine Loop.

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Administration and Building Dept: 311 N. Henson St., 970-944-2225

County Clerk, Assessor and Treasurer: Courthouse, 317 N. henson St., 970-944-2225

Sheriff Department: 311 N. Henson St., 970-944-2291

Court and Judge: Courthouse, 317 N. Henson St., 970-944-2227

Road and Bridge Department: 1775 Hwy. 149, 970-944-2400

Silver Thread Public Health: 304 Third St., 970-944-0321

All offices are located in Lake City, Colorado.

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HINSDALE COUNTY WILDIFRE PROTECTION PLAN

Click here for information on Hinsdale County's Community Wi

Employment Application

Interested in submitting an employement application to Hinsdale County? Click the link below to download an employement application.

Transfer Station SUMMER Hours

Hinsdale County Transfer Station is currently on summer hours. The transfer station is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 a.m.
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What’s New

SPECIAL BOCC MEETING: Friday, July 20

AGENDA

POSITION AVAILABLE: HINSDALE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Hinsdale County announces an opening for a County Administrator which reports directly to the Hinsda

BOAT DOCK IS IN!

Hinsdale County boat dock at Lake San Cristobal is in and ready for use! If you reserved a slip you can now get your boat in the water.
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