South Park is a grassland flat within the basin formed by the Rocky Mountains' Mosquito and Park Mountain Ranges [1] within central Colorado. This high valley ranges in elevation from approximately 9,000 to 10,000 ft (3,000 m).

Welcome to South Park, Colorado, your ultimate destination for adventure and relaxation in the heart of the Rocky Mountains! With its stunning natural landscapes and endless outdoor activities, we invite you to explore, unwind, and reconnect with nature.

Oct 16, 2024 · With 14,000-foot peaks, a rolling and colorful river valley, mining history, twisting and ancient bristlecone pine and abundant wildlife, the real South Park in Colorado's Park County is one of the state's most beautiful designated heritage areas and is home to the towns of Fairplay, Alma and Como.

May 8, 2024 · There are many incredible road trips to take that can start at Rocky Mountain National Park reaching in all directions to offer some of the best Rocky Mountain scenery and experiences. In this piece, four such trips are described.

Jun 9, 2023 · SOUTH PARK – RAILROADS AND THE GATEWAY TO THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS . GREAT DIVIDE RIDES. Located in the middle of Colorado, South Park figured prominently in the center of the “Pikes Peak or Bust” gold rush of 1859.

Jul 17, 2018 · Perched high in the Colorado Rockies, South Park Colorado is a microcosm of Western history. From deep canyons to vast grasslands to snowy peaks and alpine meadows, this compelling basin is home to the nation’s highest incorporated town, gold mines, cattle ranches, and mountain passes.

Oct 17, 2014 · This high-altitude valley spans 1,800 square miles in Park County with vast grasslands and ancient forests framed by two separate ranges of the Rocky Mountains. The area is known for its natural beauty and still captures the spirit of the western frontier, but it’s most famous for the gold that once drew an estimated 100,000 prospectors there ...

South Park has a widely varied landscape, which includes portions of two nationally designated Wilderness Areas—Lost Creek (130,000 acres) and Buffalo Peaks (170,000 acres). Together, they support natural resources of national significance, including unique geologic formations, disappearing streams, ancient Bristlecone and Limber pine trees ...

Only 1-2 hours from Denver, South Park is a flat area nearly the size of Rhode Island at an elevation of 10,000 feet, which harbors remnants of a rich prairie and wetland ecosystem. Among the abundant Brewer’s Blackbirds, Swainson’s Hawks, and pronghorn, many waterbirds breed, including a few Mountain Plovers.

Welcome to South Park City, a 19th century mining boom town in 21st century Colorado. The year was 1859 . Gold was discovered in South Park, a 900 square mile basin surrounded by Colorado's majestic Rocky Mountains.