Welcome to
Creede, Colorado

Where western frontier history meets unspoiled beauty!

Creede is located on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway (State Hwy 149) at an elevation of 8,854 feet in some of the most pristine wilderness area's of the state. The main routes into the area are U.S. Highways 50, 160, and 285. 

Nearest commercial airports are Alamosa, Colorado Springs, Denver International, and Pueblo. Commercial airlines serve nearby Alamosa from Denver International with several flights daily.

Historic Creede was a relative latecomer to Colorado's roster of bonanza towns. The first silver lode was discovered in 1890. Creede remained the only silver camp in production during the silver panic of 1893 because its ore was of particularly high quality. Characters such as Bob Ford (who killed Jesse James), Frank James, Martha Cannary ("Calamity Jane")  and her pal Poker Alice, Bat Masterson and bunco artist "Soapy" Smith gave the town its reputation as one of the wildest camps in the state.

The headwaters of the Rio Grande River rise just miles west of Creede in the Weminuche Wilderness Area. The town is one of the main gateways to recreation in the 1,851,792-acre Rio Grande National Forest and the 490,000-acre Weminuche Wilderness Area.

Creede/Mineral County Chamber of Commerce: The Creede/Mineral County Chamber of Commerce serves the town of Creede and surrounding area. They are an excellent source for information regarding the community and will provide assistance in planning your visit to the area.

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