Vallecito Lake supports all manner of boating from Paddle Boarding to Power Boating.
Bring your own and use the public launch ramp.

Vallecito Marina is the one and only marina located on Vallecito Lake. We're right by the Boat Ramp in the Southwest are of the Lake. Located just 25 minutes from Bayfield and less than 40 minutes from Durango, CO, our marina is the best way to enjoy Vallecito Lake - the premiere recreational lake in Southwest Colorado.

Vallecito Lake, where water from the Pine and Vallecito Creek is impounded,  provides easy access and large fish - rainbow, brown trout, and northern pike. Browns hold in this area all year and mid-May through mid-June is best for pike. Click Here to See Lodging, Restaurant, and Adventure Specials.

Late fall brings about a snagging season in Colorado for kokanee salmon. Dates and locations in the Vallecito area are:

Vallecito Creek (from Weminuche Wilderness down to the road 501 bridge) - Nov. 15 to Dec. 31

Grimes Creek (from water line of Vallecito Reservoir upstream) - Nov. 15 through Dec. 31

The ice fishing tournament takes place on Vallecito Lake on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 7:30AM – 2:30PM.

Vallecito Marina is the one and only marina located on Vallecito Lake. We're right by the Boat Ramp in the Southwest are of the Lake. Located just 25 minutes from Bayfield and less than 40 minutes from Durango, CO, our marina is the best way to enjoy Vallecito Lake - the premiere recreational lake in Southwest Colorado.

It's easy to see why the Rocky Mountains are such a popular destination but it's not so easy to get to where you want to be. That's when Altitude ATV is there to help, we rent ATV's for all of your wilderness adventures. Read More...

Enjoy our "get away from it all" place on the "Quiet Side". Lakefront, lakeview cabins and  river/lake frontage for fishing. 1, 2, & 3 bedroom fully-furnished cabins with kitchens, some fireplaces, scenic horseback trail rides, canoes, kayaks, Lodge room with satellite TV & Wi-Fi. Summer pack trips and fall hunts. Open all year.

Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Turkey and more can ne found close by Vallecito Lake. If you're a hunter and are considering giving our area a try do your homework and come see us. Read More...

Vallecito Lake Outfitters - Pack Trips & Camps in the Weminuche Wilderness

Our mission is to provide a groomed recreational trail system for non-motorized use by outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities through recreation, education and community-building.

There are a number of U.S Forest Service hiking trails around the Vallecito Lake area. Many begin right off of paved roads while others are off of U.S. Forest Service gravel roads. Click Here to See Lodging, Restaurant, and Adventure Specials.

Visit the Durango Mountain Resort website to view year round activities offered on "the mountain"....

Duranglers Flies and Supplies is the premiere fly shop and fly fishing guide service for Durango and the four corners region. With over 30 years in the business, we know what it takes to get folks on the fish.

With an untarnished safety record and more than 35 years of experience, Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours offers the safest, finest whitewater rafting and adventures in town.

Whether you want to glide on water with a paddleboard, relax and take a guided Mesa Verde Tour with one of our experienced guides, or go solo in an inflatable kayak, there are plenty of things to do in Durango, Colorado.

Want to ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train? We have train tickets! Combine your adventures on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with our Train Packages and maximize your vacation plans. Or, ride the train one way and take a wild adventure on the other half of the trip.

Come see Mesa Verde with us. With over 5,000 known archaeological sites and the famous Cliff Palace, you will have a fun-filled day. Our Mesa Verde Experience Tour includes all park entrance fees, guided ranger tickets, a great lunch, and a very knowledgeable guide. Let us do all the driving.

Get harnessed into zip-lining through the sky! Our Raft/Zip combo allows you to have a fun-filled day on a whitewater adventure then hit the ropes on a canopy zip-line tour in the afternoon.

Call or click to book a trip with us today and discover a voyage that only Durango Rivertrippers & Adventure Tours can offer! Our downtown kiosk is conveniently located at 724 Main Avenue. 970-259-0289

Famous Old West Music and Comedy Stage Show and Delicious Barbecue Supper. Open nightly Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. offers the biggest selection of river rafting and jeep tours in Southwest Colorado, Eastern Utah and Central Arizona. Rejuvenate, relax and enjoy while we take care of you and all the details, on and off our rafts and tour vehicles.

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The world-renowned Henry Strater Theatre is one of the oldest and most prestigious continually running theatres in Colorado, offering more than 50 years of quality performances. Formally known as the Diamond Circle Theatre, the space has been extensively renovated, and now houses top-of-the-line stage lighting and surround sound for your viewing enjoyment.

Authentic turn-of-the-century coal-fired, steam powered, narrow gauge railroad traveling the San Juan Mtns. of SW Colorado. Round trip to Silverton May thru Oct. Cascade Canyon late November - early May. Reservations recommended.

Sky Ute Casino Resort is Southwest Colorado's entertainment headquarters. Stay in our 140 room hotel and play the hottest slots, poker, table games and bingo.

Come join us on a 2 or 3 hour horseback ride in breathtaking country. Bring your camera to take home memories for a lifetime.