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

This river is great for many outdoor activities. You can Tube the river in designated areas, fish, soak in a hot spring, or just enjoy the scenery! Please be aware that some of the river is on private property so please do not trespass! Fish types- Trout For more info Click Here More Info East Fork of the San Juan River- Hwy 160 East for 10 miles, right on East Fork rd. Fishing is available on anywhere the river can be accessed, except on private property. Please respect private property! West Fork of the San Juan River- Hwy 160 East for 14 miles, left on West Fork rd. Fish by the bridges over the river, along the road near the West Fork Campground. Remember, you must have a valid Colorado fishing license to fish!

Directions: From HWY 160 turn NW onto Pierda Rd for 15.4 mi. Continue onto Forest Rd 631/Forest Service Rd 631 for 6.2 mi. Turn right onto Forest Rd 640 for 4.7 mi to end of road. Facilities: Potable water faucets, livestock water tank, trash pickup, vault toilets, wheelchair accessible picnic tables, fire grates, horse pens, wheel barrows and rakes for cleaning horse pens. More Info Map

Directions: Drive North on Piedra Rd. (CR600/FS 631) from Highway 160 6.5 miles to trailhead on east side of the road and just past the cattle guard where road turns from pavement to gravel.  Facilities: Parking lot for cars and horse trailers. Length: 3.6 Mile loop Elevation: Begin-7,769′ End-8071′ For Cross-Country Skiers- There are 3 loops here groomer exclusively for cross-country skiers. Trails have signs for ability levels. Driving Directions

Directions: : Travel east from Pagosa Springs on US Highway 160 about 16 miles to the Treasure Falls parking area on the right (east). Facilities: Parking lot Length- .3 Mile one way Elevation: Begin-8,500′ End-8,825′ 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, horse trailer parking lot Length: 7.5 Miles one way Elevation: Begin Altitude- 9,050′ End Altitude- 10,800′ Map

Directions: The Turkey Springs trailhead is 5.3 miles north on Piedra Road from the intersection of Piedra Road and 160 highway. The trailhead parking lot is on the left, immediately after the cattle guard. Length: 30+ Miles Elevation: 7,000-7,500 range Trail Map

Directions: From US 160, turn south onto US 84. Travel 8-miles and turn northeast onto Blanco Basin Road (CR 326), a gravel road. After 12 miles, you will make a sharp  right hand turn and cross a bridge,  immediately after the bridge, turn left onto a dirt driveway with an address post marker 12130.  Follow this road for about a half mile.  There is a fork in the road, stay right.  Very limited parking on the left before the trailhead sign.  Do not drive past the gate. Go Through gate for trail, not trail to the right. The trailhead is located on private property. Please be respectful of the landowner and remain on the trail. Facilities: None Length: 8.9 Miles one way Elevation: Begin- 8,252′ End-11,825′ Map Trail 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

From the Pagosa Ranger District office in downtown Pagosa- Head east on the US-160 towards Wolf Creek for 30.2 miles. Turn left onto Co Rd 410 for 1.4 miles. Slight left onto F R 410 for .04 mile. Facilities- Boat ramp, Tent camping, Picnic tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking water, Parking Camp spots are on a first come first serve basis. No wake allowed on this lake! Fish types- Trout, Native Trout More Info Map

From Hwy 84 turn onto Mill Creek Road (CR 302) just north of the County Fairgrounds. At approximately 7 miles take the right fork (FS 665) and proceed east to the Nipple Mountain area, another 12 miles. On this trip you’ll experience the vast panorama of the upper San Juan Valley. Proceed through the saddle separating Oil and Square Top Mountains. From here you will be able to view the Blanco Basin. The road is a dead end so return by the same route. Distance- 32+ miles round trip

Directions: The best starting point for this is the connector trail off South 5th Street in Yamaguchi Park. Take the connector trail next to the baseball field and then follow this multi- loop trail counterclockwise as it winds behind the high school with two interconnecting trails. Length: 2 Miles loop Elevation: 7,200′-8,000′ range

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 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

Directions- Take US 160 for about 20 miles southwest of Pagosa Springs. The turn off is located 5.5 miles west of the Chimney Rock turnoff which is on the left (Hwy 151) and before the Piedra River. From Highway 160, you will make a right on 1st Fork Road/Co Rd 166. Take road for 7.3 miles until you reach trailhead and parking area. Take the Sheep Creek Trailhead. The hike down is all downhill. At the bottom of the trail, follow the fork to the right. The hot springs are about 1/2 mile upriver. Look for an open area where you can see what looks like camp spots. Bring a shovel if you can to help maintain the hot springs! Clothing is optional so be ready for that! Distance- 3 miles round trip Map

Directions: From HWY 160 turn NW onto Pierda Rd for 15.4 mi. Continue onto Forest Rd 631/Forest Service Rd 631 for 6.2 mi. Turn right onto Forest Rd 640 for 3.9mi. Turn right. Facilities: Potable water, trash pickup, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates. More Info Map

This is a free hot springs right along the San Juan river lovingly called the “hippy dip”. No need to pay, these little springs are located outside of the resorts and on a first come first serve basis. Once you get too hot you can take a nice refreshing dip in the San Juan! Come and enjoy while meeting new friends. Directions- If you park in the public parking lot right by the Tequilas Restaurant and walk down to the river via the pathway, you will see the little hot tub type springs right on the river. There is an additional one across the river. Enjoy the “hippy dip” responsibly!