Park County - South Central Colorado

Includes Alma, Como, Fairplay, Hartsel, Jefferson, Spinney Mountain Reservoir

Situated in the geographic center of Colorado, Park County offers a unique blend of western history and outdoor recreation.

The lovely area is known for its many scenic drives. Vacationers can travel Weston, Boreas and Guanella passes, which trace historic railroad and stagecoach routes, to find ghost towns, railroad remnants and mining memorabilia. Take in spectacular views on Mosquito Pass, the highest automobile pass in North America, or check out the panoramic views of the South Park basin on Hossier, Kenosha and Wilkerson passes.

River in South Park, Park County, Colorado
Great Fishing Opportunities Await You in Park County
Gazebo in South Park, Colorado. Photo by South Park Chamber of Commerce
Stop by Fairplay and Enjoy a Picnic in their Gazebo
 

Take a closer look at the area's history by visiting Fairplay's South Park City Museum, where you'll find a spectacular collection of artifacts from the 19th century mining town. Stop by quaint Hartsel for a look at some historic architecture and a dip in the town's hot springs, once frequented by the Mountain Utes.

Beautiful countryside in South Park, Colorado
Enjoy the Scenery in Park County Colorado
Annual Burro Days at Fairplay Colorado. Photo by Julie Bullock
Join in the Fun During Fairplay's Burro Days
 

Park County is also great for water lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Eleven Mile Reservoir and Antero Reservoir are great for anglers. Their Gold Medal waters are home to large cutthroat, rainbow and brown trout as well as northern pike. Bird watchers can look for flocks of white pelicans, blue herons, avocets, sandhill cranes, ibis and Canadian geese near the shallower stretches of water.

Park County is near: Bailey & Pine Area, Buena Vista Area & Pikes Peak West

Premium Park County Businesses

Second Home Second Chance Vacation Home Rentals
Cozy luxurious mountain vacation homes to log cabins in Park County and Breckenridge. Second Home Second Chance will deliver ATV rentals and arrange guided fly-fishing trips. Stay 2 nights to a month!

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Featured Park County Businesses

Burro Days: Burro Races, Live Music
Burro Days in Fairplay, an event since 1949, celebrating the role of the burro in our mining past: arts/craft vendors, food, llama, dog and outhouse races. SUNDAY -- 74th World Championship Pack Burro Race.

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High Alpine Sports in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Everything you need for your Park County high alpine mountain sports adventure: fishing and hunting licenses, private river fishing passes, raft trips, outdoor gear. Winter and summer equipment tune shop.

 Activities and Fun Things to do 


Second Home Second Chance Vacation Home Rentals
Cozy luxurious mountain vacation homes to log cabins in Park County and Breckenridge. Second Home Second Chance will deliver ATV rentals and arrange guided fly-fishing trips. Stay 2 nights to a month!

 Email link icon Web page link icon Cabins, Glamping and Cottages Vacation Homes Lodging by water ATVing, UTVing, and Offroading Snowmobiling 


Spinney Mountain State Park
DAY-USE ONLY PARK in Park County. FISHING is KING! Spinney Mountain Reservoir, Gold Medal fishery trophy cutthroat, brown, rainbow, northern pike. State Park allows game and waterfowl hunting seasonal.

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Western Inn Motel and RV Park - Vacation in South Park
Indoor hot tub! AAA 2-Diamond Inn at edge of Fairplay on an all-weather Highway. Our western motel rooms are extra large! Groomed RV Sites extra large and level. Affordable WINTER RATES in South Park.

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For more travel information contact:

Park County Activities & Maps

National Historic Sites and Landmarks:
Lost Creek Scenic Area

Seasonal Attractions:
Burro Days

Fishing:
South Park Fishing Map

Rafting & Kayaking:
South Platte River Rafting & Kayaking

Local Area Maps:
Buena Vista, Park County, Leadville Area Map


 
 

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