About this city
Also known as: The Jewel of Platte Canyon
Bailey is an unincorporated mountain community and census-designated place nestled along the North Fork of the South Platte River in Park County. Positioned at an elevation of 7,700 feet within the Platte Canyon, it serves as a serene, pine-forested retreat and bedroom community that provides rustic mountain charm and easy access to rugged backcountry wilderness.
Location & Administrative
County
Park
Time Zone
MST
State Code
CO
Transportation & Accessibility
Nearest Airports
DEN
Getting Around
Car Required
Weather & Timing
Best Months
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Average Temperature
Peak Season
Hiking Season
Off Season
Deep Freeze Season
Economics & Local Vibe
Population
City proper 8.3K · Metro area 8.3K
Sales Tax
3.9%
Key Industries
Ecotourism & Outdoor RecreationResidential Construction & Forestry
Practical Tourism Metadata
Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Hike the gorgeous Colorado Trail segments nearby, camp and fish at Wellington Lake, visit the unique Sasquatch Outpost museum and shop, and view the preserved rustic log cabins at the McGraw Memorial Park.
