Gilpin

Elevation: 6,960’-13,294’

GILPIN COUNTY

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Gilpin County is from MM 1–22 on CO. Hwy. 119

AREA HIGHLIGHTS

Campgrounds (Nat’l Forest & State Park) Community / Recreation Center & Fairgrounds Group Camping James Peak Picnic Sites Public Library State Park & Campground

TRAILS

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The free COtrip Planner provides statewide, real-time traffic information on iOS and Android mobile devices. Gilpin County, with a present day population of about 6,100, was established in 1861 as one of the original 17 counties of the Colorado Territory. Named for the first territorial governor, William Gilpin, the county is about 150 square miles of mountainous terrain east of the Continental Divide ranging in elevation from 6,960–13,294 feet. It is renowned for its mining history, access to wide-ranging outdoor recreation, scenic routes and off-road driving.

Gilpin County COLD SPRINGS N.F. CAMPGROUND & PICNIC AREA | MM 12.3 Hwy. 119 The Cold Springs Campground on CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway has 38 sites with picnic tables, bear lockers, fire rings and tent pads. The maximum vehicle length is 40 feet. Water, vault toilets and trash service are provided. There is a playground and an easy hiking trail. No RV water connections or utilities are available. The campground has limited first-come, first-served sites. Cold Springs Picnic Area is adjacent to the campground. Each site has a picnic table and fire grate. A restroom is available, but there is no drinking water. PETE GONES MEMORIAL PARK | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +.5 mile Pete Gones Memorial Park, 659 CO. Hwy. 46 / Golden Gate Canyon Road includes a pair of baseball / soccer fields and is across the highway from the Gilpin County Recreation Center and Fairground. The ADA compliant playground at the park is a PlayOn! National Demonstration Site. GILPIN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | MM 15.5 Hwy. 119 The Gilpin County Public Library, 15131 CO. Hwy. 119, is a full-service library with books, internet, public computers, printing and scanning, faxing, notary and more. It is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Visit gilpinlibrary.org or call 303-582-5777 to learn more. GILPIN COUNTY RECREATION CENTER | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +.9 miles The Gilpin County Community Center, 250 Norton Dr., doubles as the county’s recreation center and has a large lap pool, recreation pool, gym, fitness equipment and more. Fitness and aquatics classes are offered daily and special events are hosted all year by Gilpin County Parks & Recreation. Call 303582-1453 or visit gilpincounty.org/community_center for information. GAP ROAD / C.R. 2 | MM 15.8 Hwy. 119 From C.R. 2 / Gap Road, located at MM 15.8 on CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, access the Golden Gate Canyon State Park’s Reverend’s Ridge Campground / Raccoon Trailhead in 1.6 miles, Panarama Point in 1.7 miles, Aspen Meadows Campground / Snowshoe Hare Trailhead in 3.1 miles and Rifleman Phillips Group Campground / Buffalo Trailhead in 4.1 miles. Continue on Twin Spruce Road to meet CO. Hwy. 72 / Coal Creek Canyon in 9.5 miles. Watch for campground signs. HOMESTEAD MARKET | MM 12.4 Hwy. 119 +1 mile The Homestead Market, 972 Golden Gate Canyon Road, is a small cooperative market featuring fresh organic produce, local meat, bulk dry goods, herbs and spices as well as health, beauty, bath and home products and pet food. It’s operated by the non-profit Holistic Homestead, “dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the community.” It is open Thursday-Sundays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. PICKLE GULCH GROUP CAMPGROUND & PICNIC AREA | MM 10.7 Hwy. 119 +1 mile Pickle Gulch Campground features six walk-in tent campsites to accommodate large groups a mile off CO. Hwy. 119 / Peak to Peak Scenic Byway on Missouri Gulch Road. Signs point the way. Vault toilets and drinking water are shared between sites. There are no electric, water or sewer hook-ups. Pickle Gulch Picnic Area is a separate day-use area for up to 150 people with volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and picnic tables. A parking area, vault toilets and playground are provided. Reservations are required by visiting recreation.gov or calling 877-444-6777.