Park County, Administrative division in Colorado, United States.
Park County spans 2,211 square miles of land, containing mountain ranges, forests, and river headwaters of the South Platte at an elevation of 39.1089°N.
The territory received its name from South Park, a vast geographic region frequented by fur traders and trappers during the early settlement period.
The county seat of Fairplay maintains governmental operations while connecting 17,390 residents through local events and community gatherings across multiple towns.
Three major roadways serve the region: U.S. Highway 24, U.S. Highway 285, and State Highway 9, connecting residents to protected wilderness areas and state parks.
The county contains three state parks: Eleven Mile, Spinney Mountain, and Staunton, offering extensive natural spaces for outdoor activities throughout the year.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1861
Capital city: Fairplay
Shares border with: Clear Creek County, Jefferson County, Teller County, Fremont County, Chaffee County, Lake County, Summit County
Website: https://parkco.us
GPS coordinates: 39.12000,-105.71000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:52
Quandary Peak
46 km
Eleven Mile State Park
31.6 km
Kenosha Pass
32.9 km
Boreas Pass
39.2 km
Mount Lincoln
43.1 km
Lost Creek Wilderness
26.6 km
Staunton State Park
50.7 km
Mount Sherman
41.4 km
Fremont Pass
49.4 km
Mount Democrat
44.4 km
South Park City
28 km
Antero Reservoir
25.7 km
Mount Bross
41.8 km
Spinney Mountain State Park
14.8 km
Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
38.8 km
Wilkerson Pass
18.3 km
Crystal Peak
49.4 km
Bald Mountain
42.6 km
Peak 10
49.4 km
Jacque Peak
56.1 km
Buffalo Peak
34.2 km
Pacific Peak
49.1 km
Mount Guyot (Colorado)
42.5 km
Thirtynine Mile Mountain
34.7 km
Fletcher Mountain
47.9 km
Glenisle
37 km
Badger Mountain
18.8 km
Clinton Peak
46.9 kmReviews
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