Columbine Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Columbine Lake
Popular places to visit
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
You can browse the exhibits at Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Durango. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.
Purgatory Resort
Ski, sled and snowboard in winter and bike, hike and ride on horseback in summer at this resort in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
Animas River Trail
You can take time to visit Animas River Trail during your travels to Durango. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its lively bars.
Fort Lewis College
Explore the campus of Fort Lewis College during your visit to Durango. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Cliffs at Tamarron
Play a round of golf at Cliffs at Tamarron and enjoy other activities in Durango such as skiing. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
Durango Hot Springs Spa
You can take time to visit Durango Hot Springs Spa during your travels to Trimble.
Activities
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Columbine Lake Hotel Deals
Luxury Mountain Cabin overlooking Cascade Creek 7th nite FREE
"Everything was great. Location was amazing. Hot tub was clean and ready to go."
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Secluded Cabin on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area, Dogs Welcome
"Very nice and clean, cozy and modern comfort."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Cabin on Columbine Lake/Lake Purgatory Dr Create Family Memories Fishing & Boats
"Great place! Excellent location for skiing Purgatory. House was well stocked with everything we needed and exactly as described."
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Secluded Modern Home on 132 Acres, 2 Miles to Purgatory Ski Area
"This is a beautiful cabin! We had everything we needed and our host was very good about allowing early arrival and gave us some extra time at checkout as well! We will definitely be trying to stay here again!"
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Secluded Mountain Home on Columbine Lake - Decks/Views - 1 mile to Purgatory
"Everything was great!!"
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
The Bent Elbow Hotel
"The room was nice but it was hard to adjust the temperature and ceiling fan. The bar on the ground floor was nice but noise from it travels to the room."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Columbine Lake
The Ranch
The Ranch might not have many top sights, but Durango Hot Springs Spa and Hermosa Creek Trailhead are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Dalton Ranch
If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Aspen Trails
While there might not be top attractions in Aspen Trails, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lemon Reservoir and Horse Thief Park.
Los Ranchitos Estates
You might consider checking out Lemon Reservoir while you're exploring Los Ranchitos Estates and the larger Durango area.
Durango Hills
Durango Hills might not have many top sights, but Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas Mountain Trailhead are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Turtle Lake
Though Turtle Lake may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas River.
