San Juan National Forest
Travel Guide





Visit San Juan National Forest
Where to stay in San Juan National Forest

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 Electra Lake.

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

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

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.

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.

Lake Pagosa Park
Lake Pagosa Park might not have many top sights, but Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Luxury on the River, Spacious Home Nestled in the Woods w/ Private Hot Tub, Yard
Beautiful property on lots of land, perfect for our family reunion for Thanksgiving week. We had 2 grandparents with our 3 children, their spouses and 10 grandchildren. Ages 2 through 75. Comfortable bedrooms, well stocked kitchen, huge living room, gorgeous property for the kids to throw and kick ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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Large Family Home with Acreage in Beautiful Animas Valley [CO Lic. 02872172-000]
Absolutely amazing location and home. We had 15 people ranging from 12-80 years old and the house accommodated us perfectly. Easy access to Purgatory and downtown Durango. Definitely hope to stay here again!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

7BR Luxury with Amazing Amenities, Hot Tub, Pool Table, Yard, Close to Town/Ski
Hello- I’ll be leaving a few items in my review. I wanted to make you aware that the window in the downstairs bedroom keeps coming open with the wind. We taped it shut from the outside shortly ago. It was disappointing that most windows were broken and we couldn’t let fresh air in when it got hot ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Breathtaking 6 BR log home mountain views with closest location to Wolf Creek!
This is our favorite place to stay when going to the mountain.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Luxury on the River, Spacious Home Nestled in the Woods w/ Private Hot Tub, Yard
Beautiful property on lots of land, perfect for our family reunion for Thanksgiving week. We had 2 grandparents with our 3 children, their spouses and 10 grandchildren. Ages 2 through 75. Comfortable bedrooms, well stocked kitchen, huge living room, gorgeous property for the kids to throw and kick ...
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025

PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076
Oh my goodness. Best vacation rental I have ever rented. 100/100 would recommend. AMAZING. Everything I dreamed of and more. Perfectly clean. Pristine. River is better than the pictures. Beds were so comfortable. Host was out of this world responsive and friendly. Location was incredible.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Treasure Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Treasure Falls, a lovely green space in Pagosa Springs. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

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.

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.

Piedra River Trail
Explore the great outdoors at Piedra River Trail, a lovely green space in Bayfield. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.
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