Home
County News
The Gilpin County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Community Funding Program. This initiative provides financial support to local nonprofit and governmental organizations that play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of Gilpin County residents.
Travel AdvisoryOvernight Clear Creek Canyon (US 6) closures in July Closures are needed because of tunnel inspectionsClear Creek Canyon - The Colorado Department of Transportation will inspect tunnels along Clear Creek Canyon (US 6), which will require overnight closures for five nights in July.Closure schedule:
County Spotlight
Have your Voice Heard!
Take the Gilpin County Quality of Life & Communications Survey today. Respond by July 31.
July 2025 Gilpin Observer newsletter
The Best Little County in Colorado
Rich History
Gilpin County, located in the high country east of the Continental Divide some thirty-seven miles west of Denver, was established in 1861 as one of the original seventeen counties of the Colorado Territory.
Scenic Beauty
While people, industries and fortunes come and go, the imposing beauty of the mountains along the Continental Divide provide daily inspiration for those drawn to Gilpin County.
Limited Stakes Gaming
In 1990 a state-wide amendment passed that legalized limited-stakes gambling in Black Hawk and Central City. The initiative required that much of the proceeds from gambling would be provided to the Colorado State Historical Fund for Historic Preservation.
Living in the High Country
The high country is not for the fainthearted when Mother Nature sends a 100-year snowfall. A three-footer of spring white rain is not uncommon. Gilpinites need to be ready for prime time in the high country.
Follow Us on Social Media
