Summit County Resorts
Dillon, Colorado
A reservoir town punching above its weight — sailing at 9,000 feet and sunsets that stop traffic
Dillon wraps around the eastern shore of Dillon Reservoir, a 3,300-acre lake that sits at 9,017 feet — one of the highest navigable bodies of water in the country. The town relocated entirely in the 1960s when the reservoir was built, and the modern version centers on a marina, a handful of restaurants, and views that make real estate agents weep. It's quieter than Frisco and less commercial than Silverthorne, which is exactly the point for people who prefer sunsets over shopping. In winter, the frozen reservoir becomes one of Colorado's best ice fishing destinations.
Lakeside lodge with balcony views of the reservoir. One of the best budget-to-view ratios in Summit County.
Simple, clean, and walkable to the marina. No frills, no complaints.
Steaks and house-brewed beer in a timber-frame building overlooking the reservoir.
The original Summit County brewery — casual atmosphere, solid food, and a patio with mountain views.
Breakfast and lunch institution. The huevos rancheros have a following.
Sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking in summer. Ice fishing in winter. The Dillon Marina rents everything you need.
Short trail to one of the most photographed viewpoints in Summit County. Popular wedding ceremony spot.
Easy 2-mile loop through lodgepole pine with wildflowers in July.
Yes — the Dillon Marina is the highest-altitude sailing facility in North America. They rent sailboats, pontoon boats, kayaks, and paddleboards from May through October.
Keystone is 6 miles east. Breckenridge is 10 miles south. Copper Mountain is 10 miles west via I-70. A-Basin is 14 miles. Central location.
Door-to-door from DIA or anywhere on the Front Range. Flight tracked, no surge pricing.
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