San Juan National Forest, CO

Travel Guide

San Juan Skyway which includes tranquil scenes and views as well as a small group of people
San Juan Skyway showing desert views, views and tranquil scenes
Photo provided by Purgatory Resort
Photo provided by Purgatory Resort
Photo provided by Purgatory Resort
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

5/5(1 area review)

While Columbine Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like 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 there might not be top attractions in Lake Hatcher Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Stevens Reservoir.

Lake Hatcher Park
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Pagosa Highlands

5/5(1 area review)

While there might not be top attractions in Pagosa Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Stevens Reservoir.

Pagosa Highlands
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Twin Creek Village

4/5(1 area review)

Though Twin Creek Village might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts.

Twin Creek Village
Apple Orchard Inn

Apple Orchard Inn

3.5 out of 5
7758 County Road 203, Durango, CO
The price is ￥25,878 per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
￥25,878
￥27,662 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
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! (318 reviews)
"Beautiful grounds. Helpful hosts. We had a room in the house, it was clean. Breakfast choice was very limited and served as if in a restaurant, something we never experienced at a B&B. Mattress was so soft with an added topper, we were not comfortable, sunk in the middle, recommend a new ..."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 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)
"We were in town for my son’s wedding at Purgatory, so the location was perfect. While the house was amazing, we all loved the front porch and yard. We played lot’s of family games. Our favorite sounds were hearing the Silverton train echo up and down the canyon. We will be back for sure. Thank you ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

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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 ...
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Pet-friendly Bayfield Cabin w/ Game Room & Hot Tub
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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)
"We were in town for my son’s wedding at Purgatory, so the location was perfect. While the house was amazing, we all loved the front porch and yard. We played lot’s of family games. Our favorite sounds were hearing the Silverton train echo up and down the canyon. We will be back for sure. Thank you ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 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
Family-friendly Golf Course Home near Purgatory. Hot Tub, BBQ. April Special.

Family-friendly Golf Course Home near Purgatory. Hot Tub, BBQ. April Special.

Durango
Book a stay at this golf villa in Durango. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Dalton Ranch Golf Club and Durango Hot ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
"Outstanding location, clean house, perfect amenities."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Family-friendly Golf Course Home near Purgatory. Hot Tub, BBQ. April Special.
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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.

Popular places to visit

Purgatory Ski Area featuring snow, mountains and a luxury hotel or resort

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.

Purgatory Resort
Vallecito Lake

Vallecito Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vallecito Lake during your travels in Bayfield. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Vallecito Lake
Hidden in the high country above Silverton CO is Island Lake, In a days hike you can see both Island Lake and the Ice Lakes basin, the best views in southwest Colorado. #BVSblue

Island Lake

Explore the great outdoors at Island Lake and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Silverton. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes.

Island Lake
Grueling hike up to Ice Lake, outside of Silverton Co. We were not expecting so much snow

Ice Lakes Trail

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Ice Lakes Trail, a lovely green space in Silverton. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront, or seek out the ski slopes.

Ice Lakes Trail
Fall is coming and the storms on the mountains of the San Juans are just beginning. A favorite location is this old cabin caught between rainstorms, behind are the Twightlight peaks on the right and the Vestal Range on the left.

Molas Pass

Explore the lovely green spaces of Molas Pass and enjoy the ski slopes in Silverton. Discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Molas Pass

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.

Cliffs at Tamarron

Cities near San Juan National Forest

Ouray

Ouray

Silverton

Silverton

South Fork

South Fork

Durango - Purgatory which includes night scenes, street scenes and a city

Durango