Creede
This historic silver-mining town is today a quaint little mountain village with quite a bit of personality. It’s a fine base for exploring of the southern San Juans. In town, residents feed birds that can include Steller’s Jays and many species of finch, even rosy-finches in the winter.
Restrictions: Please respect private property.
County: Mineral
Attractions: The Creede Undergroung Mining Museum is worth a visit.
Directions: Creede is along CO 149 about 20 miles northwest of South Fork.
Alternate Directions: Creede is along CO 149, 21 miles north of South Fork and US160, and 50 south of Lake City.
Habitat: Urban/Suburban, Pond
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: Municipal/Private
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Mostly roadside
Lodging: Hotels
Handicapped: No
Delorme: 78 B2
ROC: 132 C1
Latitude: 37.8491662
Longitude: -106.9264345