From hardware and hunting supplies to pantry staples and trail-ready gear — Windy Point Trading Company is the general store the San Juan Mountains have trusted for everyday essentials and special finds alike.
1970s
Serving Since
809
Gunnison Ave
24k+
Residents Served
Nestled at the foot of the San Juan Mountains, Windy Point Trading Company has served as a reliable destination for Lake City residents and visitors for decades. We opened our doors with a simple conviction: that a mountain town deserves a store that understands what people actually need.
Our shelves carry what matters — hardware that holds up in thin air, hunting and fishing gear tested by locals, pantry staples for long winters, and the kind of everyday items you'd be surprised to find in a town this high in the Rockies.
We're not a chain. We're not trying to be something we're not. We're a general store that takes pride in knowing our neighbors, keeping the lights on through every season, and making sure you can get what you need without a long drive down the mountain.
Community-first since day one
Lake City, Colorado
We carry the items that matter most to people who live and visit the San Juans — from tools and supplies to trail-ready gear and pantry essentials.
Nails, screws, fasteners, hand tools, and the hardware you need for repairs that hold up through Colorado winters.
Ammunition, tackle, outdoor clothing, and gear trusted by locals who know these mountains inside and out.
Coffee, snacks, canned goods, and the basics that keep you going when the nearest supermarket is a drive away.
Maps, gear, camp supplies, and everything you need before heading out on the trails surrounding Lake City.
Cleaning supplies, seasonal items, gifts, and the small things that make a house a home — all under one roof.
Curated selections from regional makers and suppliers — things you won't find at the big-box stores down the hill.
Not sure if we carry what you need? Give us a call — we'll let you know before you make the trip.
Lake City is a town of roughly 2,400 people sitting at 9,000 feet, where neighbors know each other and winter arrives early. That context shapes everything about how we run this store.
We stock what our community actually uses — items that handle cold temperatures, rough terrain, and long seasons. When a storm shuts down Highway 149, we're the place people think of first. When visitors come through for the Great Sand Dunes or the San Juan National Forest, we're their stop for supplies.
We take pride in being reliable. Not flashy. Not the cheapest option online. Just a dependable store where you can walk in, get a straightforward answer, and leave with what you came for.
Reliability
Open when you need us, stocked when it matters.
Knowledge
We know these mountains and what they require.
Fairness
Honest prices for honest work — no markup games.
Community
Your neighbors run this store, not a boardroom.
Address
809 Gunnison Ave
Lake City, CO 81235-5306
Phone
(303) 919-6604Hours may vary during severe weather or holidays. Call ahead to confirm.
