Carbondale

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.

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Things To Do

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. For a list of the top-10-musts in Carbondale, click here.

Accommodations

The Carbondale area offers a variety of lodging options including rustic lodges and cabins, rugged yet comfortable campgrounds, a historical landmark inn, quaint bed & breakfasts, and more traditional hotels with modern-day amenities. For a list of local lodging options, click here.

Restaurants

Carbondale continues to draw recognition as a culinary hotspot. From ethnic and multicultural to educational and award-winning, you’ll find a gourmet selection good for everyone - good for the mind, good for the soul, and as you’ll discover, good for the palate. For a list of great local restaurants, click here.

Local Contacts

Carbondale City

Carbondale Chamber of Commerce