Dolores County · Statutory town
Dove Creek, Colorado
Dove Creek is the county seat of Dolores County and its largest town. It sits on U.S. 491 in open dryland farm country near the Utah line.
Compiled from public sources. Last checked November 2026.
Where it is
Dove Creek is on U.S. 491 northwest of Cortez, in the western end of Dolores County. The county's other town, Rico, is in the mountains on the far eastern side and is reached by a different highway.
Before you buy
What to check in Dove Creek
- Much of the land here is dryland farm ground. Ask what water, if any, comes with a parcel.
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Last checked November 2026. Figures that differ between sources are rounded. Spot something out of date? Tell Brett.