Allenspark Colorado Map

About Allenspark, Colorado

Allenspark is a locality in Boulder County, Colorado, United States. It is a small community with a population of 825. The population density is 26.7 people per km². Allenspark is located at 40.1944°N, 105.5256°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Denver) timezone. ZIP code: 80540.

Allenspark lies where the high plains, a vast sweep of ochre and pale green under an immense sky, begin their dramatic ascent toward the formidable wall of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. It lies 18.3 miles northwest of Boulder, CO (from Boulder, CO: bearing 313°T), and is situated 20.0 miles west-northwest of Gunbarrel. The air here, thin and crystalline at altitude, carries the scent of pine and the faint, mineral tang of granite. Jagged peaks, their summits often dusted with snow even in the heat of July, loom over valleys carved by the relentless hand of water. Rivers, bright with the glint of trout, tumble down steep inclines, their murmur a constant companion. In autumn, the landscape ignites with the incandescent gold of aspen groves, a fleeting, breathtaking spectacle against the somber evergreen slopes. The physical character of Allenspark is one of rugged beauty, where the raw power of nature is both a constant presence and a gentle sculptor of the land. The bones of Allenspark speak of a different era, an Old West legacy born from the promise of mineral wealth. Though the fever of mining has long since subsided, its echoes linger in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the independent spirit of its residents. The local economy today is less about extraction and more about embracing the very landscape that once drew prospectors: tourism, outdoor recreation, and a quiet appreciation for the natural world. This is a place where the dry, interior continental air fosters a sense of clarity and calm, a stark contrast to the humid bustle of more populous regions. The pace of life in Allenspark is dictated by the changing seasons and the enduring rhythm of the mountains, a subtle but profound influence that shapes the character of its people and the enduring allure of this mountain haven.

About This Allenspark Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Allenspark, Colorado — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.194429, -105.525555. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Allenspark and Boulder County.

Detailed location data for Allenspark includes the ZIP code (80510), telephone area code (303, 720), county seat of Boulder County (Boulder), and school district assignment (Estes Park School District R-3). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Allenspark is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.