Bailey, Colorado

Bailey is a small Highway 285 town located about 45 minutes southwest of Denver. There are a few restaurants and shops in town, as well as a couple of gas stations.

This Platte Canyon town lies at 7,739 feet. It’s the easternmost town in Park County. The main part of town resides at the bottom of a steep winding section of Highway 285.

History

In 1864 William Bailey settled in the area, building a ranch and stagecoach, and later a hotel. The railroad reached town in 1878, the same year Bailey got its post office.

Main Attractions

Coney Island Boardwalk Hot Dog Stand Bailey Colorado — Vintage cars parked in front of the vintage diner. Photo: facebook.com/ConeyBailey

Coney Island Boardwalk – Shaped like a giant hot dog, this cafe makes a fun stop while cruising on Highway 285. It was moved from Aspen Park in 2006. They’ll gladly hook up your four legged friend with a bite too eat too!

Recreation

Camping:

Tucked away in the Pike National Forest, Deer Creek Campground offers thirteen campsites that can accommodate either tents or RVs. Sites are first-come, first serve, with no dump stations, or electric and water hookups.
There are also numerous dispersed campsites, located to the right of the campground along Deer Creek. Take County Rd 43 north, seven miles back to the camping.
Read about camping near Conifer, Pine, Bailey and Grant.

Fishing:

Read about the lakes and rivers to fish near Fairplay and Bailey.

Hiking:

Read about the hiking trails near Bailey.

Accommodations

Glen Isle Resort Bailey Colorado — Stay overnight at the historic Glen Isle Resort, Bailey. Photo by: Jeffrey Beall

Booking.com

Hotels and lodging:

Read about the best hotels in Bailey, Pine and Grant.

Specials Events

Bailey Day – Annual Old West-themed summer street festival with live music, local vendors and family activities.

Bailey HUNDO – Annual June race featuring 45 miles of singletrack in a 100 mile race. It starts in downtown Bailey. The race benefits two youth bike initiatives.

Whiteford Reservoir.