Red Feather Lakes

Community Description
(See community links below for additional information.)

A charming mountain village and community, Red Feather Lakes is built around a series of scenic mountain lakes and surrounded by the towering mountains of the Roosevelt National Forest. Lost in the Rocky Mountains, Red Feather Lakes is far from the noise and stress of the city.

Demographics

• Red Feather Lakes has a population of 513.
• Red Feather Lakes is located about 40 miles northwest of Fort Collins in Northern Larimer County.
• Larimer County has a population of 276,253.

Economy

• Red Feather Lakes' cost of living is 13% lower than the U.S. average.

Education

• Poudre School District serves the area and bus service is available to all schools.
• Neighborhood schools are: Red Feather Lakes and Livermore Elementary, Cache La Poudre Junior High and Poudre High School.
• The closest institutions of higher education are Colorado State University (26 miles) and the University of Colorado at Boulder (52 miles).

Local Attractions

• The most unique aspect of Red Feather Lakes is the diversity in the small community.
• The village and surrounding areas offer residents and visitors services such as several general stores with gas stations, gift shops, restaurants, library, post office and fire department.
• It consists of 14 lakes, six of which are open to the public for trout fishing and boating.
• Surrounded by the Roosevelt National Forest, the town is an outdoor playground offering access to horseback riding, fishing, hiking, biking, off-road vehicle roads, and hunting.
• The area is a photographers dream with an abundance wildflowers and wildlife.
• Red Feather Lakes has elk, antelope, moose, mule deer, bears, quail, grouse, mountain lions, bighorn sheep and wild turkey.
• Wintertime brings cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, snowshoers and ice-fishing enthusiasts to the area.
• One unique attraction near Red Feather Lakes is the Shambhala Mountain Center, a Buddhist retreat that hosts meditation sessions, educational programs, and contemplative conferences.
• The center is also home to North America's largest stupa.
• Open to sightseers of any religion, the dramatic 108-foot temple-like structure represents the aspiration for peace, harmony, and equanimity for all beings.

Climate

• Red Feather Lakes gets an average of 18 inches of rain per year and 110 inches of snowfall.
• There are 233 sunny days per year in Red Feather Lakes.
• The July high is around 77 degrees and the January low is around 12 degrees.

Community Links

HEALTHCARE IN RED FEATHER LAKES
         
HOSPITALS
Poudre Valley Hospital (27 miles)
Estes Park Medical Center (31 miles)
McKee Medical Center (33 miles)
Locate a Doctor

CLINICS
Red Feather Medical Clinic     

LIFESTYLES IN RED FEATHER LAKES

DEMOGRAPHICS
http://www.city-data.com/city/Red-Feather-Lakes-Colorado.html
           
SCHOOLS
http://www.psdschools.org/
           
EMPLOYERS
List of Employment Opportunities in and around Red Feather Lakes

COUNTY
http://www.co.larimer.co.us/

REAL ESTATE – View homes for free before you do a site visit!
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TOURIST AND RECREATION WEBSITES
Shambhala Mountain Center
Local Trails
Mountain Whitewater Descents
Beaver Meadows Stables
(866) 881-7679
           
OTHER TOWN WEBSITES OF INTEREST
Poudre River/ Red Feather Lakes Tourist Council
           
TOWNS NEARBY
Livermore (4 miles)
Estes Park (30 miles)
Laramie, Wyoming (39 miles)
Fort Collins (48 miles)

AIRPORT
Laramie Regional Airport (35 miles)
Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport (47 miles)
           
SKIING IN COLORADO, FROM RED FEATHER LAKES
Eldora (119 miles)
Steamboat (127 miles)