San Juan National Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

San Juan National Forest
San Juan National Forest
Photo provided by Purgatory Resort
Photo provided by Purgatory Resort
Photo provided by Purgatory Resort

Where to stay in San Juan National Forest

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San Juan River Village

If you're spending some time in San Juan River Village, San Juan River is a top sight worth visiting.

San Juan River Village
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Columbine Lake

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbine Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Purgatory Resort and Lake of the Pines.

Columbine Lake
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Dalton Ranch

If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Dalton Ranch
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Lake Hatcher Park

While Lake Hatcher Park isn't home to many top sights, Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Stevens Reservoir are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lake Hatcher Park
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The Ranch

The Ranch might not have many top sights, but Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot Springs Spa are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

The Ranch
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Twin Creek Village

While Twin Creek Village isn't home to many top sights, Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.

Twin Creek Village
Apple Orchard Inn

Apple Orchard Inn

3.5 out of 5
7758 County Road 203, Durango, CO
The price is AU$282 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$282
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Durango. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (319 reviews)
"Beautiful setting in the Animas Valley. Several miles outside of town and from shopping and dining. Quiet and secluded. Includes personally made breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Apple Orchard Inn
Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]

Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]

Durango
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Durango. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions James Ranch and Dalton Ranch ...
10/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
"The rooms were exactly as described. We would have spent more time in the spacious game room, were it not for the amazing outdoor covered porch with fireplace. We spent every evening outside :). The kitchen was stocked wonderfully, with everything clearly labelled. I would highly recommend this place ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]
Pet-friendly Bayfield Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

Pet-friendly Bayfield Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

3 out of 5
Bayfield
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bayfield. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Vallecito Lake and Lake SImpatico ...
Pet-friendly Bayfield Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]

Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]

Durango
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Durango. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Popular attractions James Ranch and Dalton Ranch ...
10/10 Exceptional! (147 reviews)
"The rooms were exactly as described. We would have spent more time in the spacious game room, were it not for the amazing outdoor covered porch with fireplace. We spent every evening outside :). The kitchen was stocked wonderfully, with everything clearly labelled. I would highly recommend this place ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]
Pet-friendly Bayfield Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

Pet-friendly Bayfield Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub

3 out of 5
Bayfield
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Bayfield. Enjoy free parking, in-room fireplaces, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Vallecito Lake and Lake SImpatico ...
Pet-friendly Bayfield Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub
7BR Luxury with Amazing Amenities, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Yard, Close to Town/Ski

7BR Luxury with Amazing Amenities, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Yard, Close to Town/Ski

Durango
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Durango. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Durango Hot Springs ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here. The kitchen is the perfect size for a large group and had enough seats for all of us to eat together. We appreciated the plethora of bathrooms to allow for privacy and speed as there was very little need to share. The location was quiet and it was easy to get where ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

7BR Luxury with Amazing Amenities, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Yard, Close to Town/Ski
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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