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    #title#Where is Chaffee County Colorado?
    Chaffee County is located in central Colorado a few hours from just about everywhere. Our closest major airports are in Denver and Colorado Springs. There are several well maintained state highways that allow access to our beautiful river valley. Use the maps on this page to help plan the best route.

    We have the highest concentration of 14,000 foot peaks in the lower 48 states and there are many recreational opportunities to be found here in central Colorado. That means epic trails, fantastic whitewater and stunning views.

    If you're looking for the inside scoop on routes and points of interest from the locals who know them best you came to right place. Our interactive maps allow you to download photos, video, & GPS information to your computer to print, share with traveling companions or load to your own GPS unit or GPS-enabled cell phone.

    #title#The Headwaters fun map shows the locations of all the fourteeners and many lakes and trails in Chaffee County where you'll find lots of great outdoor experiences with fewer crowds than other well known areas in Colorado. Plus, the drive here is scenic and relaxing.

    Mountain Activities
  • 14ers-Peak Bagging
  • Hiking and Backpacking
  • Horseback Riding & Llama Trekking
  • Hunting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Off Roading & Jeep Tours
  • Road Biking
  • Rock/Ice Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing


  • If wealth were measured vertically, Chaffee County would be the richest little county in the country. Fifteen of Colorado's 54 highest peaks, those taller than 14,000 feet - aka Fourteeners - reside here in south central Colorado.

    The Arkansas River map (courtesy of AllAboutRivers.com) shows in detail the Arkansas River through Chaffee County. What sets Chaffee County apart from everywhere else, is the relationship we have with the Arkansas River. The river draws us to work and play and inspires our art.

    River Activities
  • Arkansas River Rafting
  • Fishing
  • Hot Springs
  • Inflatable Kayaking
  • Whitewater Kayaking










  • If you love a good road trip, Colorado's newest scenic and historic byway is great news. Officially designated just this past November, the Collegiate Peaks Byway takes drivers on a 57-mile tour through the heart of the Upper Arkansas River Valley.

    Please Drive Safely: The segment of US 285 between Buena Vista and Salida/Poncha Springs is the Collegiate Peaks Scenic byway and is one of the most beautiful drives in Colorado. It is heavily patroled by law enforcement so be sure to be aware of - and obey - the posted speed limit. The Chaffee County Visitor's Bureau wishes you many happier souvenirs than a speeding ticket. Please drive safely!

    Directions to Salida from other Colorado towns and cities. Buena Vista is located 25 miles north on Highway 285. Poncha Springs is located 5 miles west of Salida on Highway 50.


    From Pueblo Colorado Take US-50 west, (95 miles) (1 hr, 50 min)

    From Colorado Springs Colorado Take SR 115 south to US-50 west, (102 miles) (2 hrs)

    From Denver Colorado Take US-285 south to SR-291, (145 miles) (3 hrs)

    From Alamosa Colorado Take SR 17 north, to US-285 north, to US-50 east (82 miles) (1 hr, 30 min)

    From Durango Colorado Take US-160 east, to SR-112 east (Del Norte), to US-285 north (Poncha Springs), to US-50 east (211 miles) (4 hrs) Or Take US-550 north to US-50 east (Montrose) (239 miles) (5 hrs)

    From Grand Junction, Colorado Take US-50 east (190 miles) (4 hr) Or Take I-70 east to US-24 south (Minturn exit), to US-285 south, to SR-291 (245 miles) (4 hrs, 30 min)

    From Rocky Mountain National Park, Granby Entrance (west), Grand Lake Take US-40 west to SR-9 south (Kremmling), to I-70 west (Silverthorn), to SR - 91 (Copper Mtn.) to US-24 south (Leadville), to US-285 south, to SR-291 (160 miles) (3 hrs, 30 min)

    From Boulder Colorado Take SR-93 south to SR-470, SR-470 south to US-285, then US-285 south to SR-291. OR SR-93 south to I-70, I-70 west to US-24, US-24 south to US-285, and then US-285 south to SR-291 (4 hrs)

    Distances from Salida, Colorado

    Alamosa, CO 82   Las Vegas, NV 695
    Albuquerque, NM 298 Leadville, CO 62
    Amarillo, TX 416 Little Rock, AR 1012
    Aspen, CO 89 Los Angeles, CA 963
    Austin, TX 1061 Mesa Verde National Park 264
    Boise, ID 810 Milwaukee, WI 1215
    Buena Vista, CO 25 Minneapolis, MN 1055
    Canon City, CO 60 Oklahoma City, OK 652
    Central City, CO 137 Omaha, NE 710
    Cheyenne, WY 262 Pueblo, CO 96
    Chicago, IL 1172 Rapid City, SD 525
    Colorado Springs, CO 100 Raton, NM 200
    Dallas, TX 797 St. Louis, MO 1010
    Del Norte, CO 81 Sacramento, CA 1193
    Delta, CO 150 Salt Lake City, UT 473
    Denver, CO 145 Santa Fe, NM 237
    Des Moines, IA 841 San Angelo, TX 730
    Dodge City, KS 372 San Antonio, TX 952
    Durango, CO 211 San Francisco, CA 1279
    El Paso, TX 562 Springfield, MO 792
    Estes Park, CO 195 Topeka, KS 619
    Glenwood Springs, CO 132 Trinidad, CO 181
    Grand Junction, CO 190 Tucumcari, NM 379
    Gunnison, CO 64 Tulsa, OK 696
    Houston, TX 1117 Tucson, AZ 705
    Indianapolis, IN 1165 Walsenburg, CO 107
    Kansas City, MO 684 Wichita, KS 519
    La Junta, CO 175 Wichita Falls, TX 636
    Laramie, WY 281 Yellowstone National Park 660

     


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