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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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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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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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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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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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
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Pagosa Highlands

While Pagosa Highlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Stevens Reservoir.

Pagosa Highlands
Apple Orchard Inn

Apple Orchard Inn

3.5 out of 5
7758 County Road 203, Durango, CO
The price is AU$335 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$335
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Durango Hot Springs Spa and Dalton Ranch Golf Club ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (306 reviews)
"This charming cottage with a front porch looking across a bubbling brook to a small pond with mountains in the distance was such a better option than a chain hotel room with common hallways. It is a bit out of town but you can go into historic Durango for activities and then return here for a peaceful ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 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! (146 reviews)
"Great home for a family reunion!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 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.
Backcountry Outfitters

Backcountry Outfitters

3 out of 5
180 Co Rd 166, Bayfield, CO
Stay at this 3-star ski cabin in Bayfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Chimney Rock National Monument and Chimney ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
Plesant Surprise
"This property was a great surprise! I booked it for the price. But the experience was great! The property manager noticed on our reservation that we had kids traveling with us and made sure we knew about the river and games available to play on the property. We cant wait to go back and experience ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Backcountry Outfitters
Classic Colorado Cabin on the Florida River - 20 Minutes to Downtown Durango

Classic Colorado Cabin on the Florida River - 20 Minutes to Downtown Durango

Durango
Stay at this cabin in Durango. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Lemon Reservoir and Horse Thief Park are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (58 reviews)
Peaceful and relaxing riverfront
"This was everything we hoped for and more. We enjoyed truly relaxing mornings with coffee on the porch listening to the river and watching the hummingbirds and blue jays."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Classic Colorado Cabin on the Florida River - 20 Minutes to Downtown Durango
Breathtaking 6 BR log home mountain views with closest location to Wolf Creek!

Breathtaking 6 BR log home mountain views with closest location to Wolf Creek!

Pagosa Springs
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Juan Historical ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Great place."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Breathtaking 6 BR log home mountain views with closest location to Wolf Creek!
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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