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Hinsdale County, Colorado, is the most remote area in the United States' lower 48 states. With a total area of 1,123 square miles, our county is made up of almost 96.5 percent public land. Hinsdale County is covered by mountains, including five 14,000 and over 20 13,000 ft. peaks, and contains one of the most road-less areas in the country. The Continental Divide crosses the county twice, and Hinsdale County is home to three national forests Rio Grande; Grand Mesa Uncompahgre & Gunnison (GMUG) and San Juan. The County is also host to the Slumgullion Earth Flow that slid and dammed the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River creating Lake San Cristobal. 

Hinsdale County is home to 774 residents with 374 residing within the city limits of the Town of Lake City. With an elevation of 8,671 feet and is the least populated county in the state of Colorado with Lake City as the county seat.
Whether you are a full time resident, a part time resident or a visitor, Hinsdale County has many outdoor adventures to offer. The summer and fall seasons boast hiking, biking, fishing and leaf peeping. The winter months bring skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, ice fishing and ice skating. No matter the season Hinsdale County has many outdoor adventures.

Hinsdale County elects three County Commissioners and they hold Board of County Commissioners Meetings at 8:00 am the first and third Wednesday of the month.  All meeting are now conducted through Zoom and if anyone wants to be on the meeting notification list please feel free to email office@hinsdalecountycolorado.us or call 970-944-2225.  Meeting agendas are posted on this page next to a meeting date in the blue section at the bottom of the page. Past meeting agendas and minutes are posted under the Documents tab at the top of the page.

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Notice!

BOAT OWNERS

New Hinsdale County Boat Slip Reservation Procedure

Reservations for boat slips at Hinsdale County’s boat dock at Lake San Cristobal will now be chosen through two separate lotteries, one for private use and one for commercial business use.

There are 4 slips available for private use and 3 for commercial.

Anyone wishing to participate in the lotteries must submit an application before December 29, 2021. Applicants can enter in only ONE lottery. Only ONE application per boat for private slips. Only ONE boat slip per commercial business.

Applications are available by contacting Hinsdale County Admin Offices at 970-944-2225 or by email: office@hinsdalecountycolorado.us.

Applications can also be downloaded HERE 

Download New Boat Dock Policy Adopted October 20, 2021 HERE

All applications for the lottery must include the Hull Identification Number and be registered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

The lottery drawings will take place at the first BOCC meeting in January 2022. Those winners will be contacted and all reservation payments will be due 30 days after notification.

The new boat dock reservation procedure and policy were adopted by resolution during the October 20 Hinsdale County BOCC meeting.

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NOTICE!

The Hinsdale County Clerks Office will be closed on Friday, November 5, 2021

and will reopen Monday November 8, 2021!

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   COVID information Click HERE for the Silver Thread Public Health web page

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JOB OPENING!

Hinsdale County Clerk and Recorder/Treasurer’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time employee.  This position will assist in both the Clerk’s and Treasurer’s offices.  Minimum qualifications required for this position include: high school diploma or GED, one or two years of related office experience, knowledge of a variety of office machines, ability to learn a variety of computer application software programs, interface with the public in a professional manner, ability to work under minimal supervision and to exercise initiative.

We will be accepting applications until the position is filled.

Click Here for an Application

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NOTICE TO VOTERS

THE COORDINATED ELECTION WILL BE HELD NOVEMBER 2, 2021

All elections are Mail Ballot Elections. 

The Clerk’s Office mails ballots to active voters only.

If you are not sure you are an active voter please contact

the Clerk’s Office at (970) 944-2225 Ext 2. 

You must be active no later than October 25, 2021

to receive a ballot by mail for the General Election.