SOUTHERN
COLORADO
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Custer County
Custer County may be the state's most beautiful unspoiled mountain valley. Nestled between the Wet Mountains to the east and the jagged peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Range to the west, lie the scenic towns of Westcliffe, Silver Cliff, Rosita and Wetmore. Protected by the mountains, the "off the beaten path" valley is a peaceful hideaway for residents and a glorious getaway for the thousands of visitors who are lucky enough to discover this well-kept secret.Surrounded by the San Isabel National Forest, the area is a year-round playground for fishermen, horseback riders, cross-country skiers, hikers and climbers.
Cattle ranching and hay farming are the backbone of the community. The majestic peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains provide a panoramic backdrop to the peaceful scenes of livestock grazing in lush green pastures.
Today the towns of Westcliffe, the original railroad center for the valley, and Silver Cliff, the dominant mining town during the silver boom days, are the center of the business community. Unlike most towns whose downtown area is deserted, downtown Westcliffe is alive with people year-round.
For more information on Custer County, please visit the following
links -
Custer County Merchants and
Chamber of Commerce
Restaurants
Calendar of Events
Lodging
Campgrounds
Southern Colorado Economic Development District (SCEDD)
1104 N. Main St.
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 545-8680 - (719) 545-9908 Fax
Toll Free 877-252-7297