Cottonwood, Colorado
Cottonwood: Situated in Gilpin County within the Colorado Front Range, this community rests at an elevation of 7,234 feet.
About
Cottonwood is a city located in the county of Gilpin in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Quick Facts about Cottonwood
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Gilpin County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.7633,-105.4247 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 07:27:14 (17th September 2026) |
| Weather | 52℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Cottonwood is located at 39°45'48"N 105°25'29"W (39.7633200, -105.4247200).
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Weather
52°F
Chance Rain Showers
2 mph W
Overnight
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy. Low around 52, with temperatures rising to around 54 overnight. West wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitati...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cottonwood, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126775 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden (CO) | 80401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cottonwood, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| WIP | Fraser – Winter Park | 205 Fraser Avenue | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cottonwood.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Spring Post Office | Idaho Springs (CO) | 80452 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Cottonwood, Arizona city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. with a population of 12,762 people.
- Cottonwood, Alabama town in Houston County, Alabama, United States. with a population of 1,247 people.
- Cottonwood, Minnesota city in Lyon County, Minnesota, United States. with a population of 1,223 people.