Do you like remote small towns? Colorado has a lot of cool little towns but most aren’t very isolated. However, there are a few that stand out when talking about the more remote places in the state, and one of them is Lake City, Colorado.

It’s about an hour south of Gunnison and an hour north of Creede, and neither of those towns is a giant metropolis, either. That leaves Lake City kind of on its own out there in the middle of the beautiful San Juan Mountains, and that’s what makes it remarkable. Lake City has a population of just over 400 people, so it’s pretty tiny, but it’s beautiful, special, friendly, and welcoming, and you should visit it soon!

Lake City, Colorado, is an adorable little mountain town that you're going to love.
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It's not even one square mile in size - just .84 of a mile, in fact - but you'll find lots of cool historic buildings within that small area.
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The Lake City Baptist Church is one of four historic churches within the city limits. It was built in 1891.
You can learn a lot about the history of this town, which was incorporated in 1884, at the Hinsdale County Museum in town.
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Lake City Community School is the only school in the area and it serves about 100 students in grades PreK-12.
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Of course the town has a fire department, too. The fire department here is all volunteer and members of the community train to keep their neighbors and their homes safe.
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There's also a cool cemetery in Lake City that you can check out if you're into that sort of thing. Lake City has lots of cool residential homes, too.
While you're in town, you might shop at the Country Store, and G&M Cabins is the perfect place to stay if you stick around for an overnight stay.
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Why not stop by the Packer Saloon and get a drink?
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You might also dine at the Lake City Cafe.
Lake City is surrounded by beautiful natural areas to explore as well.
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Spend some time on Pete's Lake or Lake San Cristobal while you're in the area if you can. You'll love Lake City. It's a very special town in Colorado - and it's absolutely worth the trip!

Lake City is calling your name! We just know you’re going to fall in love with this amazing little town.

Planning a road trip to Lake City? Check out our perfect road trip packing list to make sure that you don’t forget a thing!

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