Forbes Park (Costilla County)
Forbes Park, Colorado | |
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  Forbes Park, Colorado Location of Forbes Park in United States | |
| Coordinates: 37°29′24″N 105°12′00″W / 37.49000°N 105.20000°WCoordinates: 37°29′24″N 105°12′00″W / 37.49000°N 105.20000°W ⧼validator-fatal-error⧽ | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  State of Colorado |
| County | Costilla County |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.86 sq mi (56.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 8,400−10,300 ft (2,560−3,140 m) |
| Population (2013)estimate | |
| • Total | 806 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
Forbes Park is a gated community in the historic San Luis Valley of Colorado about 13 miles (21 km) east of Fort Garland and 130 miles (210 km) southwest of Colorado Springs. It is characterized by its alpine meadows, aspen, spruce and fir forests, and several alpine lakes. Forbes developed Forbes Park starting in the mid-1970s and sold all properties. The homeowner's association maintains roads, common areas and the club house. Only short-term camping is allowed, and covenants ensure that new construction fits into Forbes Park's natural, alpine setting. The association has snow plows and many of these parcels are accessible year-round.The Spring Hill fire of 2018 destroyed many homes and torched a large portion of Forbes Park. Still many houses and many land owners continue to live in the community. There is a club house with WiFi and an RV dump station. Water and showers available for owners. Lots of wildlife set in an old growth forest. A large herd of elk roam the area as there is no hunting allowed.
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