About Summit County Colorado

Summit County, Colorado is located in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. With Denver approximately one hour to the east on Interstate 70, Summit County residents enjoy the splendor of mountainwilderness and the convenience of nearby metropolitan services.

    Summit County is home to four world-class ski resorts. Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone Resort offer thousands of acres of year-round recreation. The Blue River, Snake River and Ten-Mile Creek all feed Summit County’s two large reservoirs, Lake Dillon and Green Mountain Reservoir. Enjoy sailing, kayaking, canoeing, fishing and motorized water sports in these Summit County waters.

Five challenging golf courses are open to the public, and hundreds of miles of trails provide guests and residents access to the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains for hiking, biking, camping and exploring.