Saguache County

Saguache County is an administrative division in Colorado located between the Sangre de Cristo Range and San Juan Mountains, encompassing diverse terrain. The region features plateaus, valleys, and mountain slopes that draw people seeking outdoor experiences.

The county was established on December 29, 1866, from the northern portion of Costilla County and gained additional territory from Lake County in 1872. This formation was part of Colorado's administrative reorganization during the late 1800s.

The county is home to several sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places, reflecting the community's connection to its past. These locations show how people have built and lived in this region over time.

You can explore the area by traveling along U.S. Highway 285, State Highway 17, State Highway 112, and State Highway 114, which connect different communities. These roads provide access to outdoor areas and local attractions throughout the region.

The territory includes sections of Great Sand Dunes National Park, Gunnison National Forest, Rio Grande National Forest, and the Continental Divide Trail. This combination creates a landscape where desert-like dunes and dense mountain forests exist side by side.

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1866

Capital city: Saguache

Shares border with: Chaffee County, Alamosa County, Mineral County, Rio Grande County, Hinsdale County, Gunnison County, Fremont County, Custer County, Huerfano County

Website: http://saguachecounty.net

GPS coordinates: 38.08000,-106.30000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:04