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.

Backcountry

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Notice of Decision on the Recall Protest Hearing

NOTICE OF DECISION ON PROTESTS & CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICENCY

In the Matter of The Recall Election of Hinsdale County Commissioner Stanley W. Whinnery, District 3.

This matter was heard at a public hearing on August 2, 2019.

The Hearing Officer did not find by a preponderance of the evidence that petition circulators substantially mislead 24 persons who signed the recall petition. The Hearing Officer determines that the recall can proceed and the DEO shall set a date for holding the election under Colorado State Law.

Click here to read the entire decision

Updates

WHAT DO I DO WITH THESE SANDBAGS?

Property and business owners who picked up their own sandbags from the medical center can now dispose of the sand and bags. The disposal area will be in the back of Memorial Park. There will be directional signs. There is a designated area to dump out the sand (SAND ONLY!) along with a dumpster to throw the bags away (BAGS ONLY!) Hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8-4pm.

The sand will be used to build the Town's new Beach Volleyball Court near the beach area in Memorial Park, by the confluence of Henson Creek and Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and the Gazebo. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for the donation of the dumpster by Utah's Sanitation.