At an elevation of 10,152′, Leadville is the highest incorporated city in North America. Leadville and Twin Lakes are located in the geographic center of Colorado, 100 miles west of Denver and 128 miles northwest of Colorado Springs. All of the highways entering Lake County have been designated as the Top of the Rockies Scenic Byway. Just 15 minutes from Leadville at the eastern gateway to Independence Pass, Twin Lakes is the largest glacial lake in Colorado. The area is known for its authentic, small-town atmosphere; year-round outdoor recreation; and historical treasures.
About Us
This website is hosted by the Lake County Tourism Panel and their staff, a dedicated group of volunteers committed to promoting tourism in Lake County, Colorado. The Tourism Panel is funded by Lake County lodging taxes and a portion of the City of Leadville accommodation tax and acts as the Destination Stewards for Leadville – Twin Lakes.
The Lake County Tourism Panel exists to invest lodging tax dollars in programs designed to increase local revenues through tourism, stimulate economic development in Lake County, and improve the quality of life for Lake County residents. The community’s largest assets are heritage/preservation amenities and access to open space for outdoor recreation. The tourism panel seeks to protect and uplift these resources and increasingly embrace that our community is partly a tourism-based economy. Their work connects visitors and locals to Lake County experiences and sustainably grows our tourism economy. They partner with businesses that depend on tourism and local organizations that support those businesses.
Click here to learn more about the Lake County Tourism Panel and view latest meeting minutes and agendas.
Lake County Government
The Lake County Tourism Panel is a division of the Lake County Government, founded in 1877, is dedicated to serving the community through encompassing, professional public service.
