Forest Lakes Travel Guide
Bayfield
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Popular places to visit

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.
Lake SImpatico Trailhead
You can take time to visit Lake SImpatico Trailhead during your travels to Bayfield.
Piedra River Hot Springs
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piedra River Hot Springs during your travels in Bayfield. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.
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.
Bayfield Town Hall
Bayfield Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Bayfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
North Oak Park
After visiting North Oak Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bayfield. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in Forest Lakes

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Room was great and staff were the best!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Great location
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Great hotel ! Great staff, kids friendly
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Historic Strater Hotel
Clean rooms and professional staff
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Springhill Suites by Marriott Durango
The staff are really warm and kind. Room was clean and comfy. The Animas River trail is right outside the hotel which was a bonus.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Super comfy beds! And it was quiet at night!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Forest Lakes Travel Guide
- Fort Lewis College
- Mercy Regional Medical Center
- Cliffs at Tamarron
- Animas River
- Durango Community Recreation Center
- Durango Area Tourism Office
- Durango Hot Springs Spa
- San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office
- Animas River Trail
- Piedra River Hot Springs
- Chimney Rock National Monument
- Dalton Ranch Golf Club
- Durango Arts Center
- Piedra River Trail
- The Powerhouse
- Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
- Sorrel Sky Gallery
- Chimney Rock Archaeological Area
- Durango Fish Hatchery and Education and Nature Center
- Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
