The picturesque town of Carbondale is located 170 miles west of Denver, 12 miles from Glenwood Springs, and 30 miles from Aspen in the heart of Colorado's central Rocky Mountains. At an altitude of 6,181 feet, and resting in the magnificent shadow of 12,953-foot Mount Sopris, Carbondale is characterized by an average of 295 days of sunshine, low humidity, cold but mild winters and comfortable summers.
Carbondale is a great base camp for recreation enthusiasts.
There is plenty to do including hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, and world-class fly fishing. In winter, experience excellent cross-country skiing.
The Carbondale area offers a variety of comfortable lodging options, great casual and exquisite fine dining, creative arts and entertainment, and intriguing historical areas. There's something for everyone in Carbondale!
Your Base Camp Awaits!
Bike Friendly Community
Carbondale was recognized as a Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists. Read more about it here.
2012 Ride the Rockies
Ride the Rockies will stop in Carbondale this summer for the first time in the 27-year history of the event. Ride the Rockies will be rollin' into Carbondale on Monday, June 11, 2012 and back out on the road first thing Tuesday morning as they head to Leadville. Click here for more information.
2012 Governor's Art Award
Gov. Hickenlooper today announced that the Town of Carbondale and the City of Lafayette have been selected as the recipients for the 2012 Governor’s Arts Award. They will be honored at the closing luncheon of the 1st Annual Creative Industries Summit on April 13, 2012 in Breckenridge. Read more about it here.
