The Town of Dillon is a home rule municipality located in Summit County, Colorado, United States.[1] The town population was 1,064 at the 2020 United States Census, a +17.70% increase since the 2010 United States Census.
The original town of Dillon was built as a stage stop and trading post on the northeast side of the Snake River.The town was named for Tom Dillon, a prospector, and was incorporated in 1883. By 1892, the town had been relocated twice, both times in order to be closer to railroad lines that were extended into the area.[6] All three of these historic townsites were situated very close to the Blue River Valley confluence where the Snake River and Tenmile Creek flowed in, and this area is now referred to collectively as "Old Dillon".
During the Great Depression, Denver Water began acquiring land around Dillon. In 1956, residents and business owners in Dillon were notified that they would need to sell their property and move out, because Denver Water was about to begin construction on a dam just downstream from the town, and the resulting reservoir (which would help supply water to Front Range communities) was going to flood Dillon and the surrounding valley. About a mile to the north and approximately 160 feet (50 m) higher in elevation, some land on a hillside was set aside for the current townsite, which is now situated on the shoreline of Dillon Reservoir.
Dillon Reservoir, sometimes referred to as Lake Dillon, is a large fresh water reservoir located in Summit County, Colorado, United States, south of I-70 and bordered by the towns of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon. It is a reservoir for the city of Denver, and its waters are under the control of Denver Water. Popular ski areas are close to the reservoir, including Copper Mountain, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Breckenridge.
During ski season, thousands of people flock to the Dillon Reservoir area, since it is close to four ski resorts. Keystone Ski Resort is a large tourist destination that is located approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) away. Breckenridge, one of the largest ski resorts in Colorado, is located approximately 7 miles (11 km) from Dillon Reservoir. Copper Mountain is located approximately 8 miles (13 km) from Dillon Reservoir. Arapahoe Basin is a medium-sized resort that is approximately 10 miles (16 km) from the lake.
The reservoir itself is a center of attraction for the area. During the winter months, ice fishing and snowmobiling are common activities. In warmer months, the towns of Dillon and Frisco each have marinas on the reservoir. Dillon Marina hosts many weekend racing regattas and also provides sailboats for rent. The Dillon Yacht Club is based out of the Dillon Marina and also hosts many sailing events. Dillon Reservoir is stocked every year with 50,000 rainbow trout by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
Adjacent to the marina is the Dillon Amphitheater, an open-air amphitheater which hosts free and paid concerts and community events throughout the summer.
Due to Dillon Reservoir's proximity to the towns of Dillon, Silverthorne, and Frisco, the lake has many lodging, camping, and RV facilities.
Spring snowmelt fills Dillon Reservoir
Dillon Reservoir has a popular 18 miles (29 km) paved bike path that winds around the entire reservoir. The path can be accessed at any point around the reservoir. Starting in Frisco and going clockwise, it goes behind the Summit Middle School, marshlands, and continues across the Dam road. It passes the towns of Silverthorne and Dillon. Once into Summit Cove subdivision, the path climbs over Swan Mountain and reaches its highest elevation of 9,500 feet (2,900 m) above sea level at the top at Sapphire Point, which is 1,100 feet (340 m) above the lowest point of the bike path. This is a popular lookout over Dillon Reservoir and much of Summit County. The path dissolves into the road on the other side. Bikers and cars must share the road. At the bottom, the path resumes near Summit High School. The path goes behind the hospital and back into Frisco.
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