Lake City - Southwest Colorado
Lake City is home to several 14,000' mountain peaks; Uncompahgre, Sunshine, Handies, Red Cloud and Wetterhorn. Tucked into the grassy canyon where Henson Creek and the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River meet, Lake City is a state secret. Hike in any of the national forests (600,000 acres) that surround this small town. Close by is the Curecanti National Rec Area and the Grand Mesa National Forest. The Alpine Scenic Loop Byway begins in town and runs through Ouray and then on to Silverton on 65 miles of dirt and gravel roads. The backcountry byway has some of the most stunning four wheel driving in the world! The Silver Thread Historic Byway (Highway 149) ribbons through the communities of South Fork, Creede and Lake City in the San Juan Mountains, once a toll road and stage route for miners, is a 75 mile paved highway.
Try boating on spectacular Lake San Cristobal, Colorado's 2nd largest natural lake - approximately 350 acres. Fish for rainbow trout in the swirling Lake Fork River or explore the Victorian charm of downtown with over 75 buildings from the late 1800s - one of Colorado's largest historical districts. Both Henson and Capitol city are old ghost towns located less than 10 miles west of Lake City. Lake City's history is mild compared to the more notorious mining towns. However, one story refuses to disappear: Alferd Packer. In 1874, Packer convinced some prospectors to let him guide them through the snow-covered mountains. Six weeks later, he appeared 76 miles to the Northeast alone with a beard and long hair. He claimed to have survived on roots and berries. However, the truth soon came out and Packer was accused of murder and cannibalism and sentenced to hang in 1883 at Lake City's courthouse. Packer got off on a legality of an unconstitutional trial though, and ended up only serving 5 years in jail.
Lake City is near: Creede & Gunnison
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In Lake City, at the same location for 50+ years. A full service outdoor & gift store specializing in hiking tours, fishing guide services, Jeep tours, snowshoeing packages, equipment rentals, and Trail Maps.
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Views of historic Lake City, the San Juan Mountains and Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. Lake City's most spacious rooms at affordable rates. Enjoy our restaurant with gourmet cuisine and great wines.
Unique Mountain Rental 2-miles from Lake City on 11-acres enjoy both sides of the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River including Argenta Falls. 2-story Cabin with glassed-in porch. Fish off the porch!
Walk to downtown Lake City our lodge offers many options: you can rent a room with a private bath, a bed in the bunk-room for an inexpensive hostel stay, or the whole Lodge for your family gathering.
Overlooking private lakes in a shaded mountain setting: Full RV hookups, tent sites and 1 & 2-bedroom cabins. On Cinnamon Pass Road the staring point for the Alpine Backcountry Byway south of Lake City.
NEW camper cabins: microwave, fridge, TV. RV super-sites. Grassy tent sites. Quiet setting in Lake City, walk to restaurants & shops. Near the Alpine Loop Back Country Scenic Byway. Hot showers, laundry.
Drive one of our top-of-line, off-road-ready Jeep Wrangler to spectacular sights in the WEST! Rental locations in: Moab - Utah; Death Valley - California; and in Colorado - Lake City, Ouray and Telluride.
Fully equipped cabins with kitchens in Lake City. Walk to shops and restaurants. Drive historic Alpine Loop Scenic Byway and visit ghost towns "on top of the world." Outdoor activities are boundless.
Established in 1978 Hall Realty offers a complete variety of vacation rentals in and around Lake City, we will help create your dream vacation. Fall in love with our peaceful and historic town along Highway 149.
Lake City's only underground gift shop, museum & mine tour. Our guided tour takes you back 100 years. See how miners lived and experience the bygone age of hard rock mining. Try your luck at gold panning.
We have vacation rentals of all kinds -- cabins, condos, and vacation homes! Some on Lake San Cristobal, Colorado's 2nd largest natural lake, but we also have secluded and river properties.
Enjoy lodging in the heart of Historic Lake City; and Round Top Log Cabin is within 1.5 miles of town and is next to the ski hill. Whether you're looking for a mountain retreat or a downtown location M&M has both.
Motel and cabins are one block from Lake City Historic District plus it's mountainside. A smoke-free property with comfortable and clean rooms. Since 1949! New owners in 2007. Wireless internet access.
In the dazzling Rocky Mountains between Creede and Lake City. Six beautiful, rustic log cabins spaced out on the property so that each one has its own definite privacy. Enjoy The best fishing one can imagine.
Waiting for your adventure -- a QUIET destination high in the San Juan Mountains. Modern and fully equipped cabins at the south end of Lake City. Rent NEW jeeps on-site for scenic drives. FREE WI-FI.
In Lake City, at the same location for 50+ years. A full service outdoor & gift store specializing in hiking tours, fishing guide services, Jeep tours, snowshoeing packages, equipment rentals, and Trail Maps.
A scenic riverfront American Cabin Village: Old-fashioned hospitality, a playground, picnic area & private fishing all tucked into a forest of tall spruce, aspen & cottonwood trees in Lake City. Open year round.
This downtown Lake City property has studio and 2-bedroom cabins. Cabins are within walking distance to shops, restaurants & city parks. Amenities include barbecue grills, laundry, groceries and gasoline.
Uncrowded BIG pull-thru full hookups. Tenters A-OK. 4 cabins, a vacation home and an apartment. 2-1/2 miles south of Lake City on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway, near the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway.
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