Durango - Southwest Colorado

Includes Bayfield, Hesperus, Ignacio, Lemon & Vallecito Lake

A city created by the railroad, Durango retains a "Frontier West" feeling. Surrounded by the San Juan Mountains and set amidst reddish, sandstone bluffs, this town bustles with activity. Take a walk through living history down Main Street, Durango's National Register Historic District. The famous Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad is the country's only coal-and-steam-powered train operating daily. Chug along sheer cliffs, criss-crossing the Animas River on the 45 mile trip to Silverton. The Animas River, or river of lost souls, has wild whitewater rafting during spring run-off and settles down in the summer for family jaunts. Rent a bike for a day and discover why this area is so popular with mountain bikers. 25 miles north of Durango is Durango Mountain Resort (FKA Purgatory) which offers the unpretentious skiing of the southwest. Also nearby is Wolf Creek Ski Area for even more downhill skiing.

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Fishing Elk Point Lodge, Durango, Colorado, The CVD
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Durango is near: Farmington, New Mexico, Mesa Verde Area, Navajo Lake, Pagosa Springs Area & Silverton

Durango Featured Advertisers

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum photos on advertiser page book online from advertiser page
In Durango & Silverton relive history on board the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offering year-round scenic train trips through the spectacular San Juan mountains.
 
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5 Branches Camper Park & Cabins photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
25 miles NE of Durango. 3,000 foot frontage on picturesque Vallecito Lake and Pine River, full hookup sites, tenting area, fully equipped cabins (some handicap), camper cabins in wooded surroundings.
 
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Riverside RV Park
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FKA Riverside RV Park. On the Pine River just west of Bayfield and 20 minutes from Durango. Our 100 sites can accommodate everyone from Harley riders to horseback riders! Free Cable TV & WI-FI.
 
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Iron Horse Inn - Durango email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
Unique bi-level suites are the only ones of their kind in Durango. Family suites with kitchens. Free breakfast, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, exercise equipment, game room for kids & BBQ picnic area.
 
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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Discover family fun in the 4 Corners Region! Rafting & Jeeping tours in Durango, CO & Moab, UT. Also on the Salt River & Verde River in Arizona. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train combo specials.
 
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Pine River Lodge, Durango, Colorado, The CVD
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Where guests become friends. Overlooking beautiful Vallecito Lake, in San Juan Mountains near Durango. Cabins and vacation homes with kitchens. Our indoor pool open year around for family fun!
 
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Tarpley RV Sales, Service & Supplies
Service all brands & types of RV's. NEW & used RV sales. 2 miles south of Durango on Highways 160 & 550 right across from Wal-Mart. Easy on/off with a stop-light, circle drive at the dealership.
 
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#1 Cabin in La Plata County email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
A vacation rental cabin nestled in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Colorado 15 minutes from Durango. Relax in the Rocky Mountains in the heart of La Plata Canyon. The ultimate luxury river cabin.
 
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5 Branches Camper Park & Cabins photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
25 miles NE of Durango. 3,000 foot frontage on picturesque Vallecito Lake and Pine River, full hookup sites, tenting area, fully equipped cabins (some handicap), camper cabins in wooded surroundings.
 
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AVA's Colorado Rafting photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
World-class rafting trips, from mild floats to advanced whitewater. Discounts offered daily, free wetsuits & jackets. Trips on 8 rivers in multiple Colorado locations, including rafting only 30 minutes from Denver.
 
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All Adventure Rentals photos on advertiser page
Jeeps, recreational vehicles, rafts, inflatable kayaks, cata-rafts, canoes, dirt bike, and ATV Rentals all at one location in South Fork where your adventure begins. Making Friends on customer at a time.
 
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Bear Paw Lodge Cabins & Vacation Homes email link button on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
1, 2 & 3 bedroom modern cabins, and 1 to 6 bedroom vacation homes in a woodsy, relaxing, uncrowded environment, fireplaces, some along the river, near Vallecito Lake, 25 miles northeast of Durango.
 
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Cherry Creek Mountain Ranch photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Nestled in Cherry Creek valley outside of Durango, guests have the chance to experience ranch life the way the cowboys did. . . ranch-style breakfasts. . . solitude & tranquility. . . plus horse & cattle activities.
 
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Colorado Adventures
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Twice Named Colorado's "Company of the Year." Offering 1/2 to 10 day whitewater rafting trips on 5 Colorado rivers. Featuring Inn-to-Inn rafting, horseback riding, jeeping and downhill mountain biking.
 
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Colorado Trails Ranch email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
Family fun abounds at the Ranch located in the beautiful San Juan mountains just north of Durango with comprehensive western riding and children's program plus some of the best fly-fishing in the Nation.
 
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Comfort Inn & Suites - Durango photos on advertiser page book online from advertiser page
Near Historic downtown Durango and the Narrow Gauge Railroad. Area activities: hike, ski, bike, raft, and Jeep tours. Award Winning guest rooms & suites, indoor pool. Complimentary hot breakfast.
 
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Cool Water Ranch/Cabins email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
Cabins for rent by the season only -- May through September. On banks of beautiful Pine River, fishing, peaceful, relaxing. Studio, 2 and 3 bedroom cabins. 3 miles to Vallecito Lake; 30 minutes from Durango.
 
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Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad & Museum photos on advertiser page book online from advertiser page
In Durango & Silverton relive history on board the famous Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad offering year-round scenic train trips through the spectacular San Juan mountains.
 
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Durango East KOA email link button on advertiser page
Close, Convenient & Fun. Durango KOA has it all! New Pool, Mini Golf, the best buttermilk pancakes in the West. Only 7 miles from downtown Durango & Narrow Gauge Train Depot.
 
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Durango Resort on Vallecito Lake photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page vacation specials & packages
Open all year. Family cabins and vacation homes nestled among pines, overlooking beautiful Vallecito Lake, 20 minutes northeast of Durango. Picnic tables & BBQs are on the waterside deck for your use.
 
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Durango Riverside Resort & RV Park photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page vacation specials & packages
The Animas River running right past this Family Friendly Durango campground. Sleep along the Animas River! Relax in Log waterfront Cabins! Camp in Spacious Pull-Thru RV Sites! Fishing out your Backdoor.
 
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Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce photos on advertiser page
Eagle Nest Village is an experience in stepping back into the Old West - with modern conveniences. Eagle Nest Lake is the newest State Park in New Mexico! Enjoy unique shops and lodging businesses.
 

Eagle's Nest Cabins & Homes email link button on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Near Vallecito Lake, northeast of Durango, combines the charming appeal of rustic log-sided cabins with modern amenities. Four cabins with cooking facilities & 4 vacation homes. All non-smoking!
 
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Echo Basin Guest Ranch Resort & RV Park
Where mesas meet mountains, between Durango & Mesa Verde National Park. In the 4-Corners area perfect for your next vacation. Non-structured guest ranch where YOU plan for your own activities.
 
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Econo Lodge Inn & Suite - Durango mutual link button on advertiser page book online from advertiser page new listing with The Colorado Vacation Directory
Located in Historic Downtown Durango, the Econo Lodge is 100% non-smoking. Minutes to Durango Ski Area, Ft. Lewis College, golfing, fishing. Free continental breakfast, seasonal outdoor pool/hot tub.
 
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Elk Point Lodge email link button on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Cozy, modern cabins under tall pines, lake front/mountain view. Horse rides, breakfast and dinner rides. Pack trips. On Vallecito Lake's quiet east shore, NE of Durango. Guided fishing. Reunions welcome.
 
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Fireside Cabins on the San Juan River
Fireside Cabins on the San Juan River email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
1 & 2 bedroom cozy, modern cabins with kitchens decorated with a western flair on 10 acres along the San Juan River. 1 mile east of Pagosa Springs. Dogs ($). Horses welcome FREE. Free WI-FI. Hot tub.
 
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General Palmer Hotel email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
An elegant Victorian Hotel, built in 1898, in the heart of downtown Durango just steps from the train station. AAA has given this Historic Landmark a 4-Diamond Rating each year since 1975!
 
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Groundhog lake
Groundhog Lake RV Park, Campground & Cabins photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Majestic mountain peaks and serene high country meadows, near Dolores. Groundhog Lake is a favorite spot for local fisherman. Enjoy fishing, trophy hunting, tremendous photography, or just relax.
 
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Hart's Rocky Mountain Retreat
Hart's Rocky Mountain Retreat email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page virtual tour on advertiser page vacation specials & packages
Family friendly log vacation rentals 2 miles from downtown Pagosa. Near soothing Hot Springs. Enjoy fireplaces, jetted tubs and seluded forest setting. Near Wolf Creek Ski Area. Small Mountain weddings.
 
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High Tree Cabin email link button on advertiser page
Cozy A-Frame cabin with loft is tucked away on a 1/2-acre at the end of a quiet road, near Vallecito Lake. Amenities: sleeps 6 people, full kitchen, BBQ grill. A firepit for roasting marshmallows under the stars.
 
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Iron Horse Inn - Durango email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
Unique bi-level suites are the only ones of their kind in Durango. Family suites with kitchens. Free breakfast, indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, exercise equipment, game room for kids & BBQ picnic area.
 
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Lone Wolf Lodge email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
At Vallecito Lake, 26 miles northeast of Durango. Homey 1, 2 & 3 bedroom vacation cabins and vacation homes. We also offer guided fly-fishing trips on the San Juan River. Pets OK. Free WI-FI.
 
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Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Discover family fun in the 4 Corners Region! Rafting & Jeeping tours in Durango, CO & Moab, UT. Also on the Salt River & Verde River in Arizona. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train combo specials.
 
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Music in the Mountains new listing with The Colorado Vacation Directory
The 24th Festival of orchestra, chamber music & conservatory performances. Gregory Hustis, Guillermo Figueroa & Arkady Fomin assemble musicians to perform in Durango & Pagosa Springs. 7/10-8/1 2010.
 
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Needles Townhomes, The email link button on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
A LUXURIOUS TOWNHOME COMMUNITY . . . In the shadow of the San Juan Mountains at the base of Hermosa Cliffs, 23 miles north of Durango and 2 miles from Durango Mountain Resort Ski Area.
 
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O-Bar-O Cabins email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page
Listen to the sound of the river as you relax on your cabin deck. 1,400' of river front in a beautiful park-like setting & just 12 miles NE of Durango. Relaxing is what we're all about! Riverside hot tub. River fishing.
 
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Pine River Lodge, Durango, Colorado, The CVD
Pine River Lodge LLC photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Where guests become friends. Overlooking beautiful Vallecito Lake, in San Juan Mountains near Durango. Cabins and vacation homes with kitchens. Our indoor pool open year around for family fun!
 
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Riverside RV Park
Pine Riverside RV Park & Camp photos on advertiser page
FKA Riverside RV Park. On the Pine River just west of Bayfield and 20 minutes from Durango. Our 100 sites can accommodate everyone from Harley riders to horseback riders! Free Cable TV & WI-FI.
 
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Quality Inn - Durango photos on advertiser page book online from advertiser page
Within 2 miles of historic downtown Durango and the Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Depot. Outdoor pool, indoor hot tubs, low off-season rates. In Winter enjoy downhill skiing and snowmobiling.
 
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River's Edge Townhomes, Pagosa Springs, Colorado, The CVD
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Elegant homes with 4 bedrooms, along the San Juan River in Pagosa Springs. The soothing sounds of the river make you feel miles from town, yet it's a short stroll to hot springs, restaurants & festivals.
 
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San Juan Backcountry Tours & Rentals email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Guided tours in the majestic San Juan Backcountry near Silverton, Colorado. Whether you choose a 4x4, ATV or dirt bike, you will have fun in Colorado's Mountains. Or head out on your own after renting from us.
 
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Siesta Motel
The Best kept secret in Durango, Colorado. American family owned and operated since 1975, we can help make your trip to the Four Corners Area memorable. FREE WI-FI. FREE ROOMS (just kidding).
 
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Silver Mountain Guest Ranch email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
On 160 private acres surrounded by Forest Service Land with 4 hand-hewn log guest cabins, 4 modern vacation homes, a lake & minutes from downtown Durango. Honeymoon cabin: king bed & deluxe bath.
 
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Silver Summit RV Park & Jeep Rentals photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
In historic Silverton at base of Kendall Mountain. Outstanding views. Newest and highest rated RV Park with Hot Tub. FREE WI-FI. Rent a Jeep here and explore the Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway.
 
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Tall Spruce House - Luxury Vacation Rental photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
5,000 sqft luxury home in Durango: 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, hot tub, sleeps 20. Walk to Hot Spring Spa & Olympic pool. 1mi to golf, 15mi to Durango Mtn Ski Resort. All with guest rates. Small reunions welcome.
 
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United Campground of Durango
Deluxe Camping and Recreation at moderate rates with WI-FI on the north edge of Durango. Ride the famous Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, it runs thru our park! Only RV park served by trolley to town.
 
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Vallecito Resort email link button on advertiser page book online from advertiser page vacation specials & packages
Near Vallecito Lake. 30 minutes to Durango. OFF-SEASON DISCOUNTS. Cabins are 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms, nestled in tall ponderosa pine trees. RV sites are all full hookups. Great fishing! Square Dance here!
 
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Valley of Spruce Elite Cabins & ATV's at Vallecito, LLC
Modern rustic log cabins and ATV rentals in the heart of the unspoiled San Juan National Forest nestled in a mountain valley along the Vallecito River northeast of Durango near Vallecito Lake. Family Friendly!
 
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Westerly RV Park email link button on advertiser page photos on advertiser page mutual link button on advertiser page
Five miles north of historic Durango in the beautiful Animas River Valley. Newly renovated RV Park has 60X30 sites with 30 & 50 amp hookups and free WI-FI. Next to Trimble Spa and Natural Hot Springs.
 
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Wolf Creek Snowmobile Tours LLC email link button on advertiser page
Southern Colorado's premier snowmobile tour company with shops on both sides of Wolf Creek Pass in Pagosa Springs & South Fork. No Hidden Costs! Asked about our tours designed with families in mind.
 
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RV Sales, Services & Rentals

Holiday RV South Fork vacation specials & packages
Sales & Parts. Mobile Service. On Highway 160, just east of South Fork. See our Park Models. New & used RVs in stock: Lance Truck Campers, Keystone, Forest River, Pilgrim, Neway & Heartland models.
 
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Tarpley RV Sales, Service & Supplies
Service all brands & types of RV's. NEW & used RV sales. 2 miles south of Durango on Highways 160 & 550 right across from Wal-Mart. Easy on/off with a stop-light, circle drive at the dealership.
 
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Vallecito Resort email link button on advertiser page book online from advertiser page vacation specials & packages
Near Vallecito Lake. 30 minutes to Durango. OFF-SEASON DISCOUNTS. Cabins are 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms, nestled in tall ponderosa pine trees. RV sites are all full hookups. Great fishing! Square Dance here!
 
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Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce photos on advertiser page
Eagle Nest Village is an experience in stepping back into the Old West - with modern conveniences. Eagle Nest Lake is the newest State Park in New Mexico! Enjoy unique shops and lodging businesses.
 


Durango Maps

Downhill Skiing
Durango Mountain Ski Resort

Hiking Trail Maps
The Colorado Trail

Jeeping & 4WD Maps
Durango Jeeping & ATV Trails

Local Area Maps
Durango Area Map
Vallecito Lake Area Map

National Parks & Monuments
Chimney Rock Archaeological Site
Mesa Verde National Park

Rafting & Kayaking Rivers
Piedra River

Scenic Byway Maps
San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway

Snowmobiling
Durango Snowmobile Trails
Pagosa Springs West Snowmobile Trails


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