Directions: Take HWY 160 East to US 84, turn right. (Signs to Chama NM) Head down the 84 for about 3.7 mi. Turn right onto Lake Access Rd. Fish types- Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Yellow Perch. Facilities: Restrooms, Boat ramp Please remember you must have a valid Colorado fishing license to fish! Map

Directions: Travel north on U.S. Hwy 160 for 9.75 miles, then turn east on Forest Development Road #667 for 0.75 mile. Facilities: Vault Toilet More Info Camping, Fishing, ATV, Hiking Map

Directions: From US 160/US 84 junction, travel east crossing over Wolf Creek Pass, past Big Meadows Reservoir and nearly into South Fork turning south onto Park Creek Road (FS 380), a gravel road. Continue 19.1-miles to a small pullout on the west side of the roadway. Look for small trail sign. Facilities: None Length: 3.7 Miles one way Elevation: Begin-10,792′ Ascend to- 11,500′ Then decent 1,353′ one way to lake Map

This is a high elevation OHV road just outside of Pagosa Springs that promises back country air and breathtaking views! The road is more like a gravel road for the first 8 miles but then quickly turns rocky with larger loose rocks and water crossings. If the road is wet it can be slick. At the summit if you turn to the right you will see Summitville and old ghost town and you will end up in Platoro CO. Then eventually down to Chama NM. Left at the summit will take you back to an intersection that will have a sign pointing back to the 160. Drive with caution and enjoy the scenery! Summit elevation- 11,676ft Map

Directions: Drive North on Piedra Road (CR 600/FS 631) 17.8-miles to the junction at Sportsman’s Campground. Slight right off of Piedra Rd and continue on Middle Fork Rd (FS 636) for 2 miles. Take the first road to the right, East Toner Rd (FS 637), and drive that for 7.5-miles to the parking lot at the end of the road. Facilities: Parking Lot. There are no restrooms here! Trail description: The trail is a pretty easy walk through a beautiful forest. Once you get close to the falls there is a place on the trail that has a slight edge on one side. It’s no canyon but if you fear heights this part might make you uncomfortable. Most people have no problem with it and the falls are worth a look! Once you pass that if you want to get close to the falls you’ll have to do a little climbing or you can just view it from the bottom. Wear shoes with good traction, things can get wet and slippery or even muddy depending on the time of year. The falls are beautiful at every time of the year! Length: .5 Mile one way Map

Directions: From Pagosa Springs travel east on U.S. Hwy 160 for 13.5 miles, then turn northwest on Forest Development Road #648 for 1.5 miles to campground entrance. Facilities: Potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. More Info For cross-country skiers- Park at the end of FR 648. Park on plowed side of road. Do not block driveways or trail entrances. Drive at your own risk if roads are not maintained. Getting stuck can easily happen. Pagosa Nordic Club grooms the left side (southern side) of the main road to allow private property access along the right side (northern side) of the main road. Please share the trail. Snowshoers please use outer edges of trail. Map

Directions: Drive North on Piedra Road (CR 600/FS 631) 22-miles to the intersection with the FS 640 (Williams Creek Road). Turn north and drive an additional 4.1-miles to the trailhead located on the north side of the road just beyond the entrance to the Cimarrona Campground. Facilities: Campground facilities and restroom nearby with small parking area by trailhead. Length: 8.3 miles one way Elevation: Begin Altitude- 8,494ft  End Altitude- 11,268ft Driving Directions Trail Map Trail coordinates: 37°32’29.4″N 107°11’57.1″W

Directions- From US 84, turn left onto Mill Creek Road/CR 302 which is a gravel road. Drive 6.3miles to a fork. Keep right at the fork onto Nipple Mountain Road/FS 665. Continue for an additional 9.7-miles to the trailhead. Facilities- None Trail Length- 4.7 miles one way This is a described as a difficult hike. You will gain 2400ft in elevation to the lake. The trail contains switchbacks and rocky, slick climbs. Remember, you must have a valid Colorado fishing license to fish! Map

Directions- Head northeast on US 160 for about 16 miles to the sign for West Fork Campground. The sign is on the left (west) side of the highway and southwest side of Wolf Creek Pass. Take the West Fork Campground road (CR 648), following signs for West Fork Campground and Born Lake. It is about 7 miles until you reach the West Fork Trail-head parking. The hike has a 1000′ elevation gain so prepare for a workout, but will be easier on the way back! Began hiking up the trail past the Borns Lake community of cabins. Follow the West Fork Trail #561. The trail is usually marked during the beginning of the hike but can be tough to follow towards the end. Once you hit the campground look for campsite #8 and hike down to the river from there. There are more springs if you hike down between campsites 6 & 7 but this is a steeper climb down. Elevation- 9593′ Length- 5.1 miles one way Map

Directions: From Pagosa Springs head West on HWY 160 towards Durango approximately 23 mi. Turn right onto Chimney Rock Ct/Lower Piedra/FSrd 621 for .02 mi. It’s the fist turn right after the Piedra river. Then turn left on Lower Piedra Rd for 1 mi. Continue onto USFS-62 for .02 mi. The campground is basically at the end of the road. Facilities:  Potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. Campground description: The campground has good tree coverage with nice spots for camping. The river runs close to the campground so its easy to walk over and fish. You’ll pass many fishing or lunch spots on the river on the way back to the campground. Right before you reach the campground you’ll pass a small mineral clay pool on the left which is fun to float in. Bring a floatie if you’re going to swim there, the water is pretty shallow and the floor is squishy clay. Bring sunblock! and you must have a valid Colorado fishing license to fish. More Info Map

Directions: From The town of Pagosa Springs, travel east on US Highway 160 to the very top of Wolf Creek Pass. At the top turn to the left and travel north on Forest Road 402 for another 1.5 miles to a fork. Take the left fork to the overlook. Facilities- 1 vault toilet, picnic tables, gravel parking lot Elevation- 11,760 – 11,800 ft Take in the views on this beautiful mountain top. This one is worth the drive. Don’t forget to stop at the Continental Divide! Map

Directions: From US 160/US 84 junction, turn south onto US 84. Travel 8-miles and turn northeast onto Blanco Basin Road (CR 326), a gravel road. After 9.5-miles turn south onto FS 600 (Castle Creek Road). Continue for 3.3-miles to FR 023 (Opal Lake Road). Turn south and continue an additional .7-mile to the trailhead. Facilities: Parking Lot Length: 4.1 Miles one way to Flattop Mountain Elevation: Begin-8,775′ End-11,463′ Map Trail Map Begin hike at Opal Lake trail to Fish Creek trail junction, go East at junction.

Directions: Take HWY 160 west towards Durango. Take a left to go SW on CO-151. Turn left onto County Rd 982 Facilities: Vault Toilets This is great recreational lake not too far from Pagosa town limits! The lake surroundings can sometimes be muddy so if you plan to drive down to the shore please be aware that you might get stuck. There are no shaded spots near the lake so bring a sunshade and lot’s of sunblock. This is a boater and fishing paradise! Bring that family and the boat or rent a boat! Remember, you must have a valid Colorado fishing license to fish! Camping is available. Marina Info More Info Map

Directions: Off the 160 Hwy you turn NW onto Piedra rd for about 22 miles. Turn right onto Forest Rd 640 for 1.5 mi. Turn right onto USFS-723 for .04 mi. Fish Types: Kokanee Salmon and Trout Facilities: Vault Toilets This is a beautiful lake with stunning forest views behind it. Please bring sunblock because there are lot’s of non-shaded spots. Most of the road out to the lake from town is a gravel/dirt road but it’s well maintained. The scenery on the drive out is something to see and even better in the fall when the leaves have changed. Small boats are allowed but nothing that creates a wake. Bring your canoe or paddle board for an epic mountain lake experience! Remember, you must have a valid Colorado fishing License to fish! Camping is available at Teal Camp Ground Teal Campground Info Map

Directions: From US 160 in downtown Pagosa Springs, turn north onto Lewis Street and take an immediate left onto 5th Street. Stay right on Fourmile Road (CR 400) which will then turn into FS 645. Drive north 8.4-miles before turning right at a signed junction. Continue 4.6-miles to a shared trailhead with the Anderson Trail.  The first parking lot you encounter is for horses, continue on up the road a short distance for the main lot for hikers. Facilities: Vault toilet and parking lot for horse trailers Length: 8 Miles one way. But you can stop at the falls for a day hike which is only 3.5 miles one way.

Directions: From US 160/US 84 junction, turn south onto US 84. Travel 8-miles and turn northeast onto Blanco Basin Road (CR 326), a gravel road. After 9.5-miles turn south onto FS 600 (Castle Creek Road). Continue for 3.3-miles to FR 023 (Opal Lake Road). Turn south and continue an additional .7-mile to the trailhead.  Trail description: The trail is uphill for most of the way so be prepared and go slow if needed. Don’t let that discourage you from going, the trail is stunning and worth it! You travel through a beautiful wooded area and into an amazing aspen forest. Have your camera handy! The trail does eventually level out and you pass a lovely creek. The trail can be muddy early in the season or if there’s been a lot of rain so keep an eye on weather. Once you get to the lake there are places to sit, have a nice picnic and enjoy the views. Depending on the time of year the lake can seem a bit buggy, but you’ll notice that they are mostly just a few gnats that don’t bite, but if that sort of thing “bugs” you bring some spray. The nice part about […]

Directions: Drive North on Piedra Road (CR 600/FS 631) 22-miles to the intersection with the FS 640 (Williams Creek Road). Turn north and drive an additional 3.5-miles to FS 644 (Poison Park Road), turning west and then another 3.0-miles to the trailhead located at the end of the road. Facilities: Vault toilet, horse trailer parking lot Length: 4.8 Miles one way Elevation: Trail ascends 1,700′ to the Basin To reach this trail you must first hike 6.5-miles up the Weminuche Trail to the trail junction. Go East