Chaffee County Travel Guide

Colorado

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A mountain stream with rocks and trees.
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A wooden cabin by a calm lake with mountains in the background.
A mountain range with a clear sky.

Popular cities in Chaffee County

Buena Vista
Known for Mountains, Rivers and Hiking
Explore a mountainous wilderness, travel down fast-flowing waterways and learn about mining history in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains.

Reasons to visit

  • Cottonwood Hot Springs
  • Buena Vista River Park
  • Cottonwood Lake
Salida
Known for Mountains, Rivers and Biking
Love mountain views, rivers and art? Get away to Salida!

Reasons to visit

  • Monarch Ski Area
  • Riverside Park
Nathrop
Known for Hot springs, Relaxing and Spas
Come to romantic Nathrop and enjoy its hot springs, hiking and spas.

Reasons to visit

  • Mt. Princeton
Poncha Springs
Known for Mountains, Biking and Horse riding
Get away to quaint Poncha Springs! Enjoy the mountains, horse riding and hiking.
Monarch
Known for Friendly people, Mountains and Skiing
Come to relaxing Monarch and enjoy its skiing, mountain views and hiking.

Stay near popular Chaffee County attractions