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Hartsel
is a tiny town located in central Colorado in the South Park region near the town of Fairplay. The most spectacular thing about Hartsel are the amazing views of the mountains outside of town (looking southeast-east, you can see the Pikes Peak Range.) There is not a lot in the town of Hartsel, the entire town is about three blocks long, but it's a nice stop on your way to exploring other places in this vast region. The South Park area contains wide expanses of ranchland and pasture (including herds of bison) with the South Platte River and many creeks and streams winding through the area. Throughout the South Park region are dozens of shops, restaurants and lodges, and the town of Fairplay offers a very nice mining museum (open during the summer months,) and a historic walking tour of their downtown. Other historical sites can be seen at South Park City, Alma, Como, Jefferson, Guffey and Lake George. Dozens of pristine lakes and rivers, including the South Platte, offer some of the best fishing and boating in the state, and hiking, biking, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are also available.
Surrounding areas: Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir, Colorado (16.2 mi), Fairplay, Colorado (17.9 mi), Buena Vista, Colorado (21.9 mi), Alma, Colorado (23.1 mi), Lake George, Colorado (23.7 mi), Florissant, Colorado (27.7 mi), Leadville, Colorado (31.0 mi)
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Hartsel Vacation Rentals
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Hartsel Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| American Safari Ranch | | Fairplay, CO | 17.8 mi. | (719) 836-2431 | | Best Western Vista Inn | 733 Hwy 24 N | Buena Vista, CO | 21.9 mi. | (719) 395-8009 | | Super 8 Motel | 530 N U S Hwy 24 | Buena Vista, CO | 21.9 mi. | (719) 395-8888 |
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Hartsel Weather & Climate
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In the geographic center of Colorado, the weather ranges from semi-arid to alpine mountain climate. The Rocky Mountains, for which the state is so famous, profoundly affects the climate of the region, with dramatic differences over short distances. Elevations range from 7,000 to 14,000 feet at the highest peaks. July daytime temperatures are in the 70s and 80s in the valleys but 50s and 60s higher in the mountains. Winters are very cold and high winds are commonplace on the mountain peaks. Thunderstorms are common in this area nearly every afternoon in the summertime. Snow and soft hail are another possibility anytime of the year. Heavy snows in the high mountains are common and avalanches pose a threat. Visitors should use caution when traveling to this region and bring warm clothing, no matter what time of year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
32°F |
-3°F |
0.21 in. |
- |
| February |
35°F |
0°F |
0.25 in. |
- |
| March |
41°F |
11°F |
0.52 in. |
- |
| April |
48°F |
18°F |
0.73 in. |
- |
| May |
58°F |
27°F |
1.02 in. |
- |
| June |
70°F |
34°F |
1.18 in. |
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| July |
75°F |
40°F |
1.89 in. |
- |
| August |
73°F |
39°F |
1.97 in. |
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| September |
66°F |
31°F |
0.93 in. |
- |
| October |
55°F |
19°F |
0.64 in. |
- |
| November |
41°F |
7°F |
0.37 in. |
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| December |
32°F |
-2°F |
0.26 in. |
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Hartsel Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Central Colorado Regional airport (7V1) located about 22 miles southwest of Hartsel in Buena Vista, Colorado, the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal airport (COS) located approximately 60 miles east of Hartsel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Centennial airport (APA) located roughly 63 miles northeast of Hartsel in Denver, Colorado, and finally the Gunnison Crested Butte Regional airport (GUC) located around 69 miles west of Hartsel in Gunnison, Colorado.
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Hartsel Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Santa's Workshop | Cascade | CO | 45.1 mi. | | | Fish 'n Farm at Heritage Square | Golden | CO | 59.3 mi. | | | Lakeside Amusement Park | Denver | CO | 65.9 mi. | | | Six Flags Elitch Gardens | Denver | CO | 65.9 mi. | | | Mile High Flea Market | Henderson | CO | 76.7 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Hyland Hills Water World | Federal Heights | CO | 71.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Collegiate Peaks Golf Course | Buena Vista | CO | 21.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 30.9 mi. | | | Breckenridge Ski Resort | Breckenridge | CO | 34.3 mi. | | | Loveland | Georgetown | CO | 47.6 mi. | | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 52.7 mi. | | | Vail | Vail | CO | 52.7 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 56.0 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 56.0 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 56.0 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 56.0 mi. | | | Winter Park | Winter Park | CO | 60.1 mi. | | | Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 64.9 mi. | | | Sunlight Mountain Resort | Glenwood Springs | CO | 89.5 mi. | | | Keystone | Keystone | CO | 108.0 mi. | | | Steamboat | Steamboat Springs | CO | 115.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center | Woodland Park | CO | 39.8 mi. | (History) | | Monarch Art Gallery | Victor | CO | 41.4 mi. | (Art) | | American Numismatic Association Money Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 54.0 mi. | (Technology) | | Tesla Museum and Library | Colorado Springs | CO | 54.0 mi. | (Technology) | | SpielArts. Figurative Fine Art & Prints | Colorado Springs | CO | 54.0 mi. | (Art) | | Colorado Springs Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 54.0 mi. | (History) | | Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 54.0 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park | Colorado Springs | CO | 54.0 mi. | | | Denver Zoological Gardens | Denver | CO | 65.9 mi. | | | Pueblo Zoo | Pueblo | CO | 83.2 mi. | |
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