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Pagosa Springs was named by the Utes who called the hot springs "Pagosah," or "healing waters." This little town, surrounded on three sides by the San Juan National Forest, is a good place to get away from it all. Explore the mystery of the only mountain home of the Anasazi at nearby Chimney Rock Ruins where these ancient farmers lived some 1,000 years ago. The twin pinnacles were once a scared shrine to the "Ancient Ones". Later, the unusual formations were a landmark for prospectors, missionaries and conquistadors who settled this rugged country. While clambering among the ruins, keep an eye out for the endangered peregrine falcon which nests here. Enjoy the town's hot springs, considered to be the hottest in the world. Windsurf, water-ski and sail on Navajo Lake, which extends southward 35 miles into New Mexico.

Fish Along the San Juan River

Hike the Trail to Treasure Falls

The Weminuche and South San Juan wilderness areas' untouched beauty are only accessible on foot or horseback. The nearby Echo Lake Park and Williams Lake are stocked with rainbow and cutthroat trout, large-mouth bass and yellow perch. Other nearby places to go include hiking to Treasure Falls, prospecting on Treasure Mountain, fishing in Williams Creek and visiting the local museums. Good fly-fishing in the areas mountain streams. Nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area gets "The most snow in Colorado." Let the land of healing waters soothe you and the breath-taking wilderness inspire you.

Durango and Mesa Verde National Park are great day trips with a drive time of an hour and a half.

Pagosa Springs Area is near: Durango Area, Navajo Lake, South Fork, Chama, NM & Navajo Dam, NM

Premium Pagosa Springs Area Businesses

Pagosa Riverside Campground and Camper Cabins
Riverside a people and pet friendly quiet campground along SAN JUAN RIVER. Pagosa Springs: fish, hike, soak in hot springs pools, hunt! 50 amp pull-thru RV sites, shaded Tent sites, Camper Cabins.

                 

Featured Pagosa Springs Area Businesses

Outback ATV Rentals
The San Juan Mountains are famous for rugged off-roading, abundant wildlife near Pagosa Springs. OUTBACK ATV RENTALS have POLARIS ATVs: half, full, multi-day. Hunters, Joy-Riders! Ride from here!

     

Pagosa Riverside Campground and Camper Cabins
Riverside a people and pet friendly quiet campground along SAN JUAN RIVER. Pagosa Springs: fish, hike, soak in hot springs pools, hunt! 50 amp pull-thru RV sites, shaded Tent sites, Camper Cabins.

                 

Riverbend Resort Cabins and RV Park
Between South Fork and Wolf Creek Ski Area; Riverbend Resort is near Pagosa Springs and Alamosa. Year Round Full hookup RV Park. Cabins: fireplaces, decks overlooking privately stocked river frontage.

             

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Pagosa Springs Area Activities & Maps

National Parks and Monuments:
Chimney Rock National Monument

Scenic Byways:
Tracks Across Borders Scenic Byway

Hiking Trails:
Pagosa Springs Waterfalls Hiking Map

Fishing:
Pagosa Springs Area Fishing Map

Rafting & Kayaking:
Piedra River Rafting & Kayaking
San Juan River Rafting & Kayaking

Jeep & 4WD:
Pagosa Springs Jeeping & ATV/UTV Trails

Hot Springs:
Pagosa Springs Hot Springs

Ski Areas & Resorts:
Wolf Creek Ski Area

Snowmobiling:
Pagosa Springs Snowmobile Trails

Cross-Country Skiing:
Pagosa Springs Nordic Trails

Local Area Maps:
Pagosa Springs Area Map