• 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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Avalanche Presentation

 

Spring Thaw

It may not feel like it yet, but spring thaw is here... With thaw comes run off and the potential for flooding. If you are a property owner in an area prone to high water or flooding, consider calling about flood insurance TODAY! Is your property flood insurance in force and up to date? Flood insurance must be in place at least one month prior to an event, so call TODAY.

What is covered by your flood insurance?
Have you taken steps to prepare your property for flooding?
Are there items that could be moved to higher points on your property on in your home in case of a flood?
Have you and your family identified where you would go and what you would take should you need to evacuate?
PREPARE EARLY! DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

 

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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 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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Employment Opportunities

Hinsdale County currently has the following job openings:

  • Road and Bridge Supervisor
  • Emergency Manager
  • Emergency Medical Services Director
  • Deputy Building Official/Part Time Building Inspector
  • Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Cleaning Services

Click here for complete information.