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.
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- The Hwy 50 Middle Bridge is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Vehicle travel is single-lane with a pilot car. There are minimal delays to cross the bridge.
- Vehicles allowed to cross the Hwy 50 bridge include cars, trucks, small RVs and bumper pull trailers are allowed.
- The Hwy 50 Lake Fork Bridge has no closures. Vehicle travel is single-lane with a pilot car. There are minimal delays to cross the bridge.
- CR 26 (Lake City cutoff) is open to all vehicle travel with a pilot car. All days except Wednesday travel times alternate East and West from 7:30 a.m. till 10 pm. There is no travel time between 8 and 10:30 a.m. On Wednesdays, there is no travel times between 8 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The CR 26 bypass is open to all vehicles that comply with State of Colorado legal maximum vehicle dimensions and weights.
- CR 25 (Blue Mesa cutoff) will remain closed for the rest of the season. Private properties on either end, including Blue Mesa Subdivision, are still accessible. The road will open to through traffic only if the Lake Fork Bridge is closed.
Vehicles allowed on Hwy 50 Middle Bridge are illustrated below.
Piloted release times for travel on CR 26 are below. Westbound travel is from Hwy 149 (Lake City side) across CR 26 to Hwy 50 (Montrose side). Eastbound travel is from the Montrose side (Hwy 50) to Hwy 149.
For more information:
https://www.codot.gov/projects/us50bluemesa
Facebook.com/US50bridge
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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.