SOUTH PARK, PARK COUNTY, COLORADO
Park County was established in 1861 and is about 45 miles wide and 60 miles long (about 2,166 sq. miles). We have 3 wilderness areas, 2 state parks, 12 state wildlife areas, and more territory above 9,000 feet than any other county in Colorado! Park County Real Estate is very diverse and beautiful!
Federal land makes up about 51% of Park County. State-owned lands comprises about 8% and 41% or so is private land. Pike National Forest is about 644,000 acres and we also have Buffalo Peaks, Mount Evans, and Lost Creek Wilderness Areas. Also within our boundaries is Elevenmile Canyon Recreation Area, Bristlecone Pine Scenic Area, and the Colorado Trail.
The beautiful mountains of the Mosquito Range partially defines our border and includes four peaks above 14,000 feet as well as 25 summits above 13,000 feet. South Park, a 900-square mile area, is located in the center of Park County. We have an average elevation of 9,000 feet and the terrain supports herds of elk, deer, bighorn sheep, and antelope. We also have beaver, raccoon, bobcat, lynx, mountain lion, black bear, and an assortment of waterfowl. Communites in South Park include Alma, Como, Fairplay, Jefferson, and Hartsel. And, yes, the cartoon show South Park is loosely based on us!
Important wildlife and aquatic recreation areas include Antero, Elevenmile, Tarryall, Spinney and Montgomery Reservoirs. They attract about a half-million people to the region each year for boating, hunting, fishing, and camping. Access to Park County is provided by US Highways 285 and 24, Colorado Highway 9, and many County roads and National Forest access routes.
Other towns in Park County include Bailey, Guffey, Lake George, Shawnee, and Grant. They range from 7,700 to 8,700 feet in elevation and have post offices and small general stores. They are stopover favorites for travelers going back to Colorado's major metropolitan areas.
Park County Co Real Estate is hot!!! Prices are still very affordable especially compared to Breckenridge, Keystone, Frisco, Copper Mountain, Silverthorne, and all of Summit County Real Estate! Own a piece of Colorado Real Estate before it’s too late!
For help with Park County Colorado Real Estate, please call John at 719.839.9281 or email me at: john@SummiTreasures.com.
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