Mineral County, Colorado
Top Spots in and near Mineral County
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Creede, Colorado
Photograph North Clear Creek Falls
4.0This 100 ft. waterfall is close to Colorado 149 on the Silver Thread Scenic Byway. To access the falls turn onto FR 510 from the northern entrance and head south for .5 miles. Turn left into the North Clear Creek Falls Observation Site, from there it's a short walk to the falls.Being out in the...Read more -
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Visit Treasure Falls
4.80.4 mi / 200 ft gainTreasure 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 you are inclined, make into a loop. There is a br...Read more -
Creede, Colorado
Hike the Weminuche Wilderness to Fourmile Falls
5.08 miLocated 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 mid summer, when the falls are full of icy snowmel...Read more -
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Crater Lake in the South San Juan Wilderness
9.17 mi / 2133 ft gainHoliday 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 3.5+ million acres of wilderness still hold plenty ...Read more -
Lake City, Colorado
Cinnamon Pass OHV Trail
5.028.73 mi / 7431 ft gainCinnamon Pass OHV Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Lake City, Colorado.Read more -
Lake City, Colorado
Capture Fall Foliage and Whitmore Falls on Engineer Pass
5.0Just outside of the small community of Lake City, Colorado is Engineer Pass, a dirt road that has amazing views and opportunities to hike, take pictures, and maybe even explore an abandoned mining town. Four wheel drive or all wheel drive is preferable, but the road can definitely be driven by a ...Read more -
Archuleta County, Colorado
Hike to the Piedra River Hot Springs
4.73 miAbout 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 wildlife sightings along the way. The hike to the ho...Read more -
Lake City, Colorado
Hike Redcloud and Sunshine Peaks
5.012 mi / 4800 ft gainThe easier drive to the Silver Creek / Grizzly Gulch trailhead is reached by traveling south from Lake City and turning right onto County Road 30. Although parts can be rough and the shelf road around the base of Sunshine Peak may cause a tighter grip on the steering wheel, in dry conditions a hi...Read more -
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Camp and Fish at Platoro Reservoir
5.0Platoro 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 in 1913 and the settling of the small town which st...Read more -
Lake City, Colorado
Explore Nellie Creek Falls
5.00.8 mi / 300 ft gainNellie Creek Falls is a beautiful little falls, up County Road 23. The waterfall is surrounded by a forest of aspens leading up the valley. To get to the falls take the northern route of the Alpine Loop from Lake City towards Engineer Pass. In about 5 miles you come to Nellie Creek Road on the ri...Read more -
Silverton, Colorado
Photograph Moose of the Animas River
Between the city of Silverton and prior to reaching the ghost town of Animas Forks a wonderful area of alpine beaver ponds that are teaming with trout, many species of ducks, beavers, and moose. Along the forest road in the early morning and evening many moose can be easily seen from the road wa...Read more -
Lake City, Colorado
Drive Cinnamon Pass
5.0Along Colorado’s Alpine Loop, Cinnamon Pass sits 12,640’ above the San Juan Mountains. A high clearance vehicle preferably with 4WD is needed to reach the pass, but the breathtaking views along the challenging journey make it worth the ride. During the gold rush in Colorado, Cinnamon pass was us...Read more -
Lake City, Colorado
Uncompahgre Peak (14,309')
5.07.3 mi / 2881 ft gainAt 14,309 feet, the summit of Uncompahgre Peak is the highest point in the entire San Juan range, but getting to it requires only good hiking skills, good physical shape, and a four-wheel-drive, high-clearance vehicle to get to the trailhead. From Lake City, head west along the Alpine Loop about...Read more -
Bayfield, Colorado
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 reach the dam. Turn right to begin driving around the...Read more -
Silverton, Colorado
Explore Animas Forks
5.00.25 mi / 40 ft gainThe ghost town of Animas Forks, CO is located in the San Juan Mountains at an elevation of 11,200 feet. There are several original buildings remaining. The best way to explore the region is by Jeep or other high-clearance 4×4. The cabins began being built by prospectors in 1873. Three rivers meet...Read more -
Silverton, Colorado
Explore Placer Gulch and Sound Democrat Mill
0.25 mi / 50 ft gainPlacer Gulches 4WD trail is a gorgeous route offering scenic vistas of the San Juan Mountains and traverses an area rich with mining history. This area provides gorgeous wild flowers in the peak season of late July/ early August. Some of the best preserved mine structures in Colorado can be found...Read more
Top Activities
Camping and Lodging in Mineral County
Creede, Colorado
Marshall Park
Overview
Marshall Park Campground is situated in an open meadow on the Rio Grande River with views of Bristol Head Peak and the La Garita...
Creede, Colorado
River Hill
Overview
River Hill is a popular campground on the banks of the Rio Grande River. Situated in a meadow surrounded by willows, campers com...
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
Thirty Mile
Overview
Thirty Mile Campground is nestled on the banks of the Rio Grande River, just a short mile from the Rio Grande Reservoir. The loc...
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...
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...
