Lake County, Colorado
County Seat: Leadville Population: 7,917 Location: Western Central
Lake County is located in west central Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Leadville is its largest city and county seat. The county is located in the highest altitudes of the upper Arkansas River watershed, and is bordered by the Continental Divide on to the west and north. The county has a rich mining history and is a popular tourist attraction for skiers and snowboarders in the winter. In the summer, many are attracted to Lake County's numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.

Government

  • County Web Site: (There is no county web site at this time)
  • County Seat: Leadville
  • Congressional District: 5
  • State Senate District: 4
  • State House District: 56

    Civic

  • Chamber of Commerce: Leadville / Twin Lakes Chamber
  • County Sheriff: PO Box 255, Leadville, Colorado 80461, Ph: (719)486-1249

    Tourism Information

  • Tabor Opera House
  • Leadville, Colorado and Southern Railway
  • "ColoradoGuy" at Turquoise Lake
  • Ski Cooper
  • Hike 14er Mt. Elbert
  • Hike 14er Mt. Massive
  • National Mining Museum and Hall of Fame

    NOTE: The photo above is of Mt. Elbert (Colorado's highest mountain), and was taken by Steve "ColoradoGuy.com" Garufi.

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