Town of Carbondale

The Town of Carbondale, CO (pop. 6,700) is located in the Roaring Fork Valley, in beautiful Garfield County. The town is just a three-hour drive west of Denver, 45 minutes to Aspen, and 20 minutes to Glenwood Springs and perfectly situated at the confluence of the Roaring Fork and Crystal Rivers in the shadow of Mount Sopris. The area is a fertile valley and has a rich history of cattle ranching, farming and coal mining. Farms and ranches still operate in the area, but the last coal mine closed in 1991. Today, tourism, the arts, and small businesses drive the local economy. The area is a prime destination for hiking, mountain biking, cycling, snowshoeing, skiing, snowmobiling, rafting, paddle boarding, fly fishing, kayaking, golfing, and relaxing in one of the nearby natural hot springs. Agri-tourism and farm-to-table dining is also gaining popularity in the area.