Archuleta County
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Top Adventures in Archuleta County
Hike the Weminuche Wilderness to Fourmile Falls
5.0
8 mi
Located in Southern Colorado’s Weminuche Wilderness, Fourmile Falls is a beautiful day hike perfect for hikers and photographers. The highlights of the trail are the two massive, thundering waterfalls. The falls make this hike ideal in early to ...
Hike to Rainbow Hot Springs
4.5
10 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
The hot springs are located about 5 miles into a beautiful hike past waterfalls, cliffs, and wildflowers. Once you come across a large waterfall on your right, you are close to the springs. After one more creek crossing, turn left to find the spri...
Visit Treasure Falls
4.8
0.4 mi
/ 200 ft gain
Treasure Falls is reached via short .4 mile walk from the parking lot on highway 160 about 15 miles outside Pagosa Springs (which is home to the worlds deepest hot springs). There is a paved path and dirt trail that both end up at the falls and if...
Hike to the Piedra River Hot Springs
4.5
3 mi
About a 45 minute drive east of Durango, sits the trailhead for the Piedra River Hot Springs. This free use, natural hot spring on the Piedra River has several 100 degree pools. The springs are accessible via a 3 mile roundtrip hike, often with wi...
Backpack to (the other) Crater Lake in the South San Juan Wilderness
9 mi
/ 1780 ft gain
Holiday weekends can be frustrating for solitude seekers. The extra day to play always seems to be challenged by the expected crowds of competition for your sought after spots. Fortunately for those of us who prefer quieter pastures, Colorado's 3...
Camp and Fish at Platoro Reservoir
5.0
Platoro is the blending of the Spanish words "plata" (silver) and "oro" (gold), and this secluded mountain reservoir strikes it rich when it comes to outdoor recreation. In 1870, gold and silver was discovered in area, which lead to a small boom i...
Cross country Ski around Vallecito Lake
Drive north from Durango on Florida Rd, following signs to Lemon and Vallecito Reservoirs. Florida Road will turn into County Road 250. Follow this for 15 miles out of town until you reach County Road 501 - make a left turn here.
Soon, you'll rea...
Hike the First Fork/Red Creek Loop
9.8 mi
/ 2195 ft gain
Leaving from Durango, head north on Florida Road/CR 240. From the intersection with County Road 250 (the last stoplight), drive about 8 miles until you reach Colvig Summer Camp. Turn northwest here. The road will soon narrow and turn to dirt - con...
Inspire Your Fall Aspen Trip!
Autumn days in Aspen are filled with sunshine and nights with crisp cool air. Watch the mountains and valleys turn gold with the changing Aspen trees. Take in the scenery while enjoying scenic drives, hiking through forests, road biking, and exploring our IMBA Gold Level Ride Center recognized mountain bike trails.
Archuleta County camping, hotels, and more
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Riverside Estate | 3,262 Sq. Ft. | Private Hot Tub
Experience mountain living at its finest at this modern 4BR/4BA home, featuring a private hot tub and 3,262 square feet of upscale living...
From $150/night
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Blanco River Group Campground
Overview
Blanco River Group Campground is located four miles off U.S. Highway 84, on Forest Road 656. It is about 15 miles southeast of P...
Creede, Colorado
West Fork Campground
Overview
West Fork Campground sits near the West Fork San Juan River in a secluded 10-acre area, just over a mile from Highway 160. Visit...
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Palisades Horse Camp
Overview
Palisades Horse Camp is located 30 miles north of Pagosa Springs, high in the San Juan National Forest. This beautiful area has ...
Creede, Colorado
Big Meadows Reservoir Campground
Overview
Big Meadows is located in the San Juan Mountains in south-central Colorado, about 11 miles west of South Fork. The campground is...
Del Norte, Colorado
Elwood Cabin
Overview
Elwood Cabin sits in a saddle along the San Juan Mountains
overlooking an open meadow, offering guests a unique lodging
oppo...
