In the search for real estate in beautiful Summit County, Colorado, consider a vacation home near Lake Dillon. Blending warm summer days in the Rocky Mountains into the cooler late-summer evenings, sparkling Lake Dillon reflects the bounty of the majestic mountains and White River National Forest all around. On the shores of Lake Dillon, the towns of Dillon CO real estate and Frisco real estate enjoy the waters as well as the nearby ski slopes. Keystone Ski Resort real estate is about 5 minutes away and the Town of Breckenridge is about 20 minutes.
Summit County’s largest sector of in-town residential real estate is in Frisco, a town of 2,500. The more intimate town of Dillon is home to about 1,000 residents. The communities enjoy similar amenities along Dillon Lake at the edge of the national forest. Top-notch resorts, winter and summer recreational activities, great schools, restaurants, shops, and medical services while living less than two hours west of Denver and the Denver International Airport. Frisco features a quaint downtown with historic buildings from the 1800s gold and silver rushes, après ski, fine and casual dining, shops, boutiques, the professions and services.
At about 9,000 feet in elevation, Dillon Reservoir is one of Colorado’s most pristine recreation areas and is surrounded on all sides by unrivaled mountain views. Crystal-clear waters and 26 miles of shoreline make for a fisherman’s paradise. Add breathtaking scenery with many a secluded place to cast and many a sailor is rocked to relaxation. The Snake River, the Blue River and the Ten Mile Creek feed Dillon Reservoir, creating a deep water Marina that invites sailboat regattas out onto the lake. The Dillon Marina is a certified American Sailing Association (ASA) sailing school, offers captained sailing tours, and rents pontoon boats, sailboats and runabouts.
Along with a quality recreational experience, the improved Dillon Marina is home to the Tiki Bar for appetizers and drinks and The Island Grill, which features dining with tremendous views. Heading into autumn, the concerts and festivals are less frequent but the ambience is wonderful. The Frisco Marina also rents pontoon boats, sailboats, canoes, and kayaks—and offers a tour of the shoreline.
The Dillon Recreational Bike Path and the Summit County Bike Trail pass along the lake, feeding into bike trails that connect the communities of Summit County. Between the two towns, a six-mile bike ride along the lake’s shores is a perfect refresher. Hike the Frisco Peninsula or up to old Dillon Reservoir. Ride a bike to one of the towns and take the Lake Dillon Water Taxi back. Charter service offers evening excursions and hosts corporate outings and family reunions. What a great way to spend an Indian summer.
Contact Jonna Beardsley at (970) 453-2200 or (800) 774-7970 for friendly professional real-estate assistance.
