Garfield County:
Colorado’s Play Ground
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Garfield County is a wonderful place to call home and is an even better community to serve and protect. The communities in Garfield County are supportive of their Law Enforcement personnel. Garfield County is 2,956 square miles and boasts countless miles of open space and wilderness. There is no lack of opportunity for adventure.
6 Municipalities
Carbondale, Glenwood Springs, New Castle, Silt, Rifle, and Parachute.
Hiking
Enjoy beautiful hiking and scenery across the county.
World-Class Fishing
The Roaring Fork Valley is known far and wide for its incredible fishing.
Great Restaurants
Garfield County has fantastic restaurants from world-class steak houses to authentic Mexican cuisine.
Hot Springs
Glenwood Springs is famous for its hot springs. Soak in the hot water for a relaxing day.
Adventure
If you are white water rafting or enjoying a scenic motorcycle ride, Garfield County is not lacking in opportunity for adventure.
World-Class Hunting
Garfield County, Colorado has some of the best hunting that you can find in the state.
Skiing
Garfield County has one ski resort, Sunlight Mountain, and it is close to Aspen and Snowmass ski areas as well.
Living
Garfield County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state and has been ranked as one of the best places to live.
Garfield County is a great place to call home and to raise a family.
Garfield County is also home to some of the best fly-fishing in the country with the Roaring Fork River and the Colorado River running through the county. The county also boasts world-class hunting in the Flattop Wilderness. There is no shortage of adventures to be had.
Schools
Garfield County has three school districts. All the public schools in the area offer a fantastic education.
Resources to Learn More:
More questions about the area? Reach out to our HR at (970) 945-0453 ext. 4611 or email our HR Director, Stacie West at swest@garcosheriff.com with any questions!
Follow Our Deputies
Transfer Trail
"Fiery" Sunset
Search & Rescue Drone
Grizzly Creek Fire
Rifle Sunset
Rifle Falls
Milkyway on Dry Park Road
Ride Along With a Deputy
Ride along with a Garfield County Deputy or shadow a Detentions Deputy and get a sense of what we do. This is a great opportunity to learn about the area, the agency, and about Law Enforcement. Fill out the form below and someone will be in touch with you shortly!