Woody Creek, Colorado facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Woody Creek, Colorado
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Woody Creek Tavern, a landmark business in Woody Creek.
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Location of the Woody Creek CDP in Pitkin County, Colorado.
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 Woody Creek, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Pitkin County |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.613 sq mi (1.587 km2) |
| • Land | 0.613 sq mi (1.587 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,290 ft (2,220 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 290 |
| • Density | 473/sq mi (183/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
81656
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| Area code(s) | 970 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583319 |
Woody Creek is a small community in Colorado, United States. It's known as an unincorporated town, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. Instead, it's managed by Pitkin County.
Woody Creek also has its own post office and is a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government defines it as a special area for counting people. In 2020, about 290 people lived there. A group called the Woody Creek Metropolitan District helps provide important services to the area.
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Exploring Woody Creek's Location
Woody Creek is located in a beautiful valley near the Roaring Fork River. It sits northwest of Aspen. You can find it along State Highway 82.
The community is where Woody Creek (a smaller stream) flows out of a canyon and joins the larger Roaring Fork River. It's at the quieter, less developed end of a valley that stretches all the way to Aspen. The entire area of Woody Creek CDP is about 1.587 square kilometers, and it's all land.
Woody Creek's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Woody Creek has changed a bit over the years.
| Woody Creek CDP, Colorado | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2010 | 263 | — |
| 2020 | 290 | +10.3% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
What Woody Creek Looks Like
The heart of Woody Creek is a log cabin built in the 1940s. This cabin was originally owned by the Lee Jones family. Today, it's home to the famous Woody Creek Tavern, a well-known local spot. The cabin also houses the Woody Creek Community Center.
The cabin is on a county road, a little hidden from the main State Highway 82. Nearby, you'll find a trailer park and various homes. Some are older and more modest, while others are newer and quite fancy.
Famous People and Culture in Woody Creek
Woody Creek has been home to many interesting people. The famous writer Hunter S. Thompson lived here for a long time. Several other celebrities and musicians have also called Woody Creek home. These include the late broadcaster Ed Bradley, Don Henley from the Eagles, John Oates of Hall and Oates, and Jimmy Ibbotson from The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Actor Don Johnson also lived here.
Currently, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has a winter home in Woody Creek. This means she stays there during the colder months.
You can often hear news about Woody Creek on local radio stations like KNDH and KSNO. Public radio stations such as KAJX, KDNK, and KVOD are also available.
Woody Creek was also where many of the first members of the Aspen Ridiculous Theatre Company (ART-C) lived. This theater group is famous for its yearly Winterskol show and spring performances at the Wheeler Opera House.
See also
In Spanish: Woody Creek para niños
