San Juan National Forest Travel Guide
Tourist 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 Lake of the Pines.
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.
Pagosa Highlands
While Pagosa Highlands may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pagosa Springs Golf Club and Stevens Reservoir.
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.
Apple Orchard Inn
warm welcome homely feel doesn't scream corporate at all ,always felt like second home ,Quiet stay comfortable stay
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Beautiful Rental Just North of Durango
NEW 3bed 2bath With Creek and Open Spaces
WYLD Glass Caves Durango
Such a great feel to the place, cute and modern. Loved the robes in addition to walking across the street to the hot springs. Would have like at least a microwave to heat up left overs!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2025
Beautiful Rental Just North of Durango
NEW 3bed 2bath With Creek and Open Spaces
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Popular places to visit
Purgatory Resort
Hit the slopes at Purgatory Resort, a top ski area in Durango. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- Purgatory Resort
- Cliffs at Tamarron
- Durango Hot Springs Spa
- Treasure Falls
- Chimney Rock National Monument
- Dalton Ranch Golf Club
- Island Lake
- McPhee Lake
- Molas Pass
- Piedra River Trail
- Chimney Rock Archaeological Area
- James Ranch
- McPhee Recreation Area
- Rico Town Hall
- Kilpacker Trail
- Fourmile Trailhead
- San Juan River
- Animas River
- Silverton Powdercats
