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 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 meetings 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.
JOB VACANCY
2024 Election Information
Check out the OHV Survey Results!
Click Below!
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Zoom recordings of the BOCC meetings are now available!
Scroll to the bottom of the page in the Blue section and next to the meeting agenda
is a Zoom link and you can watch the recorded meeting.
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Deer Lakes Campground Closes Temporarily for Reconstruction
Deer Lakes Campground will be closed for reconstruction throughout the summer of 2024.
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Want to be notified of emergency situations in Hinsdale County? Click on the Hinsdale County Alerts logo below to register.
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Pay Transfer Station Bills, Building Permit Fees and Boat Dock Fees HERE:
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.
BOCC Meeting Schedule
Board of County Commissioner Meetings
Wednesday December 6, 2023 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday December 13, 2023 Joint Town Meeting - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday December 20, 2023 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday December 21, 2023 - Agenda - Zoom Recording Special BOCC OHV Workshop & Joint Workshop with Town
Wednesday December 27, 2023 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday January 3, 2024 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday January 17, 2024 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday January 31, 2024 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday February 7, 2024 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday February 21, 2024 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday March 6, 2024 - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday March 13, 2024 - Joint Town/County Workshop - Agenda - Zoom Recording
Wednesday March 20, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday April 3, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday April 17, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday May 1, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday May 15, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday May 29, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday June 5, 2024 - Agenda
Thursday June 20, 2024 Joint Meeting Mineral - Agenda
Wednesday July 3, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday July 17, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday July 31, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday August 7, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday August 21, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday September 4, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday September 18, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday October 2, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday October 16, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday October 16, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday October 30, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday November 6, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday November 20, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday December 4, 2024 - Agenda
Wednesday December 18, 2024 - Agenda