Javascript required
Skip to content Skip to sidebar Skip to footer

What County Is Lake George Colorado in

Lake George Colorado
Highway 24 through Lake George.

Lake George is tiny Highway 24 town known its world class trout fishing. Both Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile reservoir call Lake George home.

The elevation of this unincorporated community is 7,992 feet. There's one commercial strip with a bar, general store, motel and Tumbling Trout fly-shop. It's a gateway town to some tremendous recreation and natural landmarks, making a great basecamp to explore the South Park basin due west.

Lake George Colorado Sign Highway 24
Entering Lake George on Highway 24. Photo: Jeffrey Beall

In addition to fishing, you can view petrified redwoods at the nearby Florissant Fossil Beds, a unique national monument. Scenic driving is also an option in Park County, with trips through the historic Eleven Mile Canyon and the Tarryall Valley, both close by.

Take the beautiful paved County Road 77 north to reach Tarryall Reservoir and further north connecting with Highway 285 at Jefferson.

History

Lake George CO Post Office Circa Early 1900s
Henry Rocket and wife in front of their store and the post office in Lake George, Colorado, early 1900s.

Established in 1891, Lake George was originally a railroad stop for the Colorado Midland Railway, which completed in 1887. The manmade lake beside town, Lake George, was originally created to supply ice to the railroad. It freezes over the winter.

At the turn of the twentieth century, the population was around 30. After 1900 some area farmers began growing high-altitude potatoes. This kept the economy going after the railroad was torn up. By 1941 there were 100 people living in Lake George, which had become a hub for potato growing.

Main Attractions

Eleven Mile Reservoir Sunset Lake George CO Continental Divide
Sunset over the Great Divide and Eleven Mile Reservoir. Photo: Cody Wellons

Eleven Mile Resrvoir – A short drive from town, Eleven mile offers camping, boating and fishing. There's also five miles of hiking trails around the lake.

Spinney Mountain Reservoir – Small than neighbor lake Eleven Mile, Spinney Mountain is another awesome place to cast a line.

Tarryall Reservoir – Thirty minutes north on the beautiful, and paved, County Road 77 leads you to the Tarryall Reservoir. Boat or fish in this manmade lake, with both campgrounds and dispersed camping found nearby.

Recreation

Camping: Read about the camping near Lake George and Eleven Mile Reservoir.

Accommodations



Booking.com

Hotels and lodging:

  • Bison Peak Lodge at Puma Hills – Stay in the lodge, or go glamping in a tipi, bubble tent or private cabin.
  • Black Tree Resort – Spend the night in tent structures at this Lake George glamping resort.
  • Read about the best hotels by Fairplay.
  • Read about the cabins to rent near Colorado Springs.

Activities near Lake George

Federal Lands:

  • Antero Reservoir (33mi)
  • Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (7mi)
  • Pike National Forest

Glamping:

  • Bison Peak Lodge at Puma Hills (21mi)
  • Black Tree Resort (7mi)

Guest Ranches:

  • M Lazy C Ranch (5mi)
  • Tarryall River Ranch (15mi)

Ghost Towns:

  • Tarryall (13mi)

Scenic Drives:

  • Gold Belt Tour (4mi)
  • Wilkerson Pass (10mi)

State Parks:

  • Eleven Mile Canyon Recreation Area (<1mi)
  • Eleven Mile State Park (10mi)
  • Mueller State Park (16mi)
  • Spinney Mountain State Park (20mi)

State Wildlife Areas:

  • Tarryall Reservoir SWA (26mi)

Towns:

  • Cascade (28mi)
  • Chipita Park (26mi)
  • Colorado Springs (38mi)
  • Cripple Creek (22mi)
  • Crystola (23mi)
  • Deckers (42mi)
  • Divide (12mi)
  • Fairplay (44mi)
  • Florissant (4mi)
  • Green Mountain Falls (24mi)
  • Guffey (32mi)
  • Hartsel (26mi)
  • Manitou Springs (33mi)
  • Victor (27mi)
  • Woodland Park (19mi)

Latest in Lake George

Chatfield Reservoir Marina Littleton CO

Sometimes you may start to feel a bit landlocked in Colorado, especially if you come from…

Best Places to Rent a Boat in ColoradoRead More

Tent Camping Colorado Springs Cheyenne Mountain State Park

With all of the major tourist attractions around Colorado Springs, it's probably wise spending a night…

Camping near Colorado Springs and Fountain, around the Pikes Peak RegionRead More

Rich Creek Trail Upper Section Fairplay CO Fall Colors

Located at the northwestern edge of Colorado's expansive South Park region, the town of Fairplay is…

13 Fantastic Hiking Trails around FairplayRead More

image of royal gorge cabins

Resting in the shadows of Pikes Peak, the Southern Rockies most popular mountain peak, Colorado Springs…

Best Cabins to Rent by Colorado SpringsRead More

image of vail collective retreats

Who says camping can't be glamorous? Well, you certainly don't have to be Daniel Boon to…

9 Great Glamping Spots in ColoradoRead More

Camping Eleven Mile Reservoir Sunset Lake George CO

Nestled at the southeastern gateway to South Park, Lake George lies in close vicinity to the…

Camping near Lake George, Tarryall and Eleven Mile Canyon ReservoirRead More

I Heart South Park Colorado Jefferson CO Store Banner

South Park Colorado is a high alpine basin at 9,000+ feet elevation, nestled between a ring…

Lesser Known Aspects of the Small Towns in South Park, ColoradoRead More

Black Tree Resort, Colorado

Be in the center of it all, but yet still feel like a million miles away…

Top 9 Cool & Unusual Hotels by FairplayRead More

What County Is Lake George Colorado in

Source: https://www.uncovercolorado.com/towns/lake-george/