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Carbondale

Colorado, United States · North America

About Carbondale

Carbondale sits on the route: 20 minutes from El Jebel, 42km from Maroon Bells.

Carbondale is a town located in Colorado, United States. With a population of 6,670, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Carbondale sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Denver time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Carbondale to your route.

About Carbondale

The Town of Carbondale is a home rule municipality located in Garfield County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 6,434 at the 2020 United States census. Carbondale is a part of the Rifle, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located in the Roaring Fork Valley, downstream from Aspen and upstream

Read more from the mouth of the Roaring Fork River at Glenwood Springs. The town proper sits on the south bank of the river, near its confluence with the Crystal River. Carbondale's horizon is dominated by the 12,953 ft (3,952 m) tall Mount Sopris several miles to the south of town. Carbondale is the northern terminus of the West Elk Loop Scenic and Historic Byway.

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Where is Carbondale located?

Carbondale is located in Colorado, United States, North America. The coordinates are 39.4022 latitude, -107.2112 longitude.

What is the population of Carbondale?

Carbondale has a population of approximately 6,670 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
6,670
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Colorado
Timezone
America/Denver
Coordinates
39.4022, -107.2112

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Carbondale

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Maroon Bells

Twin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Carbondale

  • 42 kmMaroon BellsTwin peaks near Aspen considered the most photographed mountains in North America, reflected in the crystal-clear Maroon Lake.
  • 65 kmIndependence PassColorado's highest paved crossing of the Continental Divide at 3687m, linking Aspen to Leadville through spectacular Rocky Mountain alpine tundra.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Carbondale.

El Jebel

🇺🇸 United States

10 km awayPop. 3,801

Basalt

🇺🇸 United States

16 km awayPop. 3,891

Glenwood Springs

🇺🇸 United States

19 km awayPop. 9,906

Snowmass Village

🇺🇸 United States

32 km awayPop. 2,916

New Castle

🇺🇸 United States

34 km awayPop. 4,669

Gypsum

🇺🇸 United States

35 km awayPop. 6,922

Aspen

🇺🇸 United States

41 km awayPop. 6,882

Silt

🇺🇸 United States

42 km awayPop. 3,043

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