Rustic is an unincorporated community in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. Rustic is located on State Highway 14 and the Cache La Poudre River 27.3 miles (43.9 km) west-northwest of Fort Collins. The community borders Glen Echo to the west. In 1881, S.B. Stewart built the Rustic Hotel at this location. It soon became a popular summer tourist resort. The town of Rustic was established in 1882. * Rustic Hotel, c. 1910