Helpful Links

The 285 Mountain Guide is your directory to a variety of local area attractions to include lodging, dining, shopping, events, activities, driving tours, fishing guides, trail listings, campgrounds & cabins, services, real estate, maps, local retailer discounts, and information regarding local municipalties and county services.

The Alma Foundation is a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation. Our primary mission is to improve the quality of life for residents in the greater Alma area. Project areas include recreation, trails & open space; historic restoration, art & cultural development; assisting local residents in need.

Park County Government’s (PCG) main offices are located in Fairplay, CO, with limited services offered in Bailey and Lake George, CO.  PCG provides a variety of public services and hosts several state agencies to include the Department of Human Services and the Clerk & Recorder’s Offices.

Your online resource to all state government agencies as well as agricultural, evironmental, emergency, licensing, health, residential, visitor, historical, recreational, business, employment, child education, vehicle, and legislative information.

“The South Park Parks & Recreation District aims to enrich the lives of as many members as possible in our community, by providing the biggest diversification of recreational and social opportunities that our resources and imagination will allow.  We may be small, but we aim to grow in quantity and quality.”

Located on Front Street in Fairplay, CO.  The mission of the Park County Public Libraries is to educate, encourage, enlighten and entertain.  This is accomplished through a diverse variety of internal programs and resources, partnerships with external organizations and agencies, and online resources offered free to the public.

“North-West Fire Protection District protects an area of 184,970.35 acres or 289.02 square miles at an elevation of 9,500 feet and above that includes two communities, Fairplay, Colorado and Alma, Colorado, which we believe is the highest operational fire station in North America.”

“The District, a Title 32, Special District (local government) is the only 911 Ambulance response and transport provider in our 1500 square mile service area of Park County, Colorado.  The District has been providing 24/7, Paramedic-level, Advanced Life Support with dedicated career personnel since 1992.”

“The Park County Local History Archives (PCLHA) began collecting photographs, documents, and other records in 2001 to preserve and share the history of Park County, Colorado.  Since that time, the collections have grown to include thousands of photographs, maps, newspapers, letters, and other priceless records of the high country.”

“The South Park Chamber of Commerce serves as a source of information for businesses, newcomers and visitors.  We answer a variety of questions on a daily basis ranging from ‘How do I start a business in South Park County?’ to ‘Where is the best place to see the Buffalo?’ ”

The South Park Construction Guide provides you with beneficial building & planning information for your new home with a diverse selection of quality local contractors.  Includes the Do’s and Don’ts of buidling a mountain home, what to consider when “building green”, financing, forms and applications, the dangers of Radon, and much more.

The South Park Construction Guide provides you with beneficial building & planning information for your new home with a diverse selection of quality local contractors.  Includes the Do’s and Don’ts of buidling a mountain home, what to consider when “building green”, financing, forms and applications, the dangers of Radon, and much more.

“The South Park Ranger District consists of 456,599 acres mostly located in Park County with a small portion of the district located in Teller County….The district ranges in elevation from 7,100 to 14,285 feet, and offers splendid scenic beauty, numerous recreational opportunities, timber, grazing, and minerals.”

A website about and for the real South Park, Colorado. You can find out and learn more about South Park. Find out what’s there to do, businesses, places to eat, community events, festivals, get the latest news and much more…

Their Goal:  “To provide you with the most accurate information possible on happenings in the South Park (and surrounding) areas, along with other info shared which you may find helpful and/or enjoyable.  Changes are made to update the calendar on a daily, as needed, basis.”

A website about and for the real South Park, Colorado. You can find out and learn more about South Park. Find out what’s there to do, businesses, places to eat, community events, festivals, get the latest news and much more…