Map of Park County, Colorado

Park County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,390. The county seat is Fairplay. The county was named after the large geographic region known as South Park, which was named by early fur traders and trappers in the area.

Park County is included in the DenverAuroraLakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. A majority of the county lies within the boundaries of the South Park National Heritage Area.

The geographic center of the State of Colorado is located in Park County.

Park County overview:
Name:Park County
FIPS code:08-093
State:Colorado
Founded:November 1, 1861
Seat:Fairplay
Largest town:Fairplay
Total Area:2,211 sq mi (5,730 km²)
Land Area:2,194 sq mi (5,680 km²)
Total Population:17,720
Population Density:7.9/sq mi (3.1/km²)
Time zone:UTC−7 (Mountain)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−6 (MDT)
Website:www.parkco.us

Park County location map. Where is Park County?

Park County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Park County.
Location of Park County in the the United States.
Park County location on the Colorado map. Where is Park County.
Location of Park County in Colorado.

Park County Road Map

Park CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Park County, Colorado. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Park CountyMap
Park Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,211 square miles (5,730 km), of which 2,194 square miles (5,680 km) is land and 17 square miles (44 km) (0.8%) is water.

The headwaters of the South Platte River are in Park County.

Adjacent counties

Major Highways

  • U.S. Highway 24
  • U.S. Highway 285
  • State Highway 9

National protected areas

  • Buffalo Peaks Wilderness
  • Lost Creek Wilderness
  • Pike National Forest
  • San Isabel National Forest

State protected areas

  • Eleven Mile State Park
  • Spinney Mountain State Park
  • Staunton State Park

Trails and byways

  • American Discovery Trail
  • Colorado Trail
  • Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
  • Great Parks Bicycle Route
  • Guanella Pass Scenic Byway
  • TransAmerica Trail Bicycle Route

Park County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Park County, Colorado
Park County Topo map.

Park County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Park County, Colorado
Park County satellite map.

Park County Outline Map

Outline Map of Park County, Colorado
Park County outline map.

See also

Map of Colorado State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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