Welcome to Hinsdale County Colorado
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 is governed by a board of three County Commissioners. Board of County Commissioners Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of each month, in addition to the fifth Wednesday in months with five weeks. Meetings start at 8 a.m.
INVITATION TO BID
Peninsula Lookout Site Construction
Hinsdale County, Colorado, is making an Invitation to Bid for construction of a lookout site and implementation of a trail on the Lake San Cristobal Peninsula. The lookout will utilize railroad rails and a bronze plaque set into stabilized crusher fines enclosed by a concrete curb. There will be a trail leading from the existing parking lot to the lookout. The railroad rails will be aligned to significant geographic features that can be viewed from the peninsula. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, disturbance shall be limited.
The complete Invitation to Bid is available by request at: administrator@hinsdalecountycolorado.us. Bids will be accepted until 5 p.m. on February 17, 2025 and should be sent to the County Administrator at the above email address, or mailed to: PO Box 277, Lake City, CO 81235. Sealed bids submitted by mail should say “Lookout Site Construction Bid” on the outside of the envelope.
Proposals will be reviewed through a qualifications-based selection process.
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Transient Vendors!
If you are selling food or goods from a truck, trailer or temporary set up in Hinsdale County you will need a transient vendor license. Click the link below to download the application and return to Hinsdale County with a $50 fee.