Rainbow Lodge, Cabins, RV Park and UTV Rentals

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Rio Grande National Forest Offers ADVENTURE for Everyone -- Leisurely Scenic Excursion to Shaw Lake and Hunters Lake -- Technical Trails with Switchbacks along Middle Alder Creek -- South Fork offers Days of Backcountry Roads to Explore -- Rent Your ATV/UTV at Rainbow Lodge

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RAINBOW LODGE, CABINS, RV PARK AND UTV RENTALS in the heart of South Fork offers lodge room, log cabins with kitchens; and an RV park with large, full hookup grassy sites. Families will have fun vacationing here in winter, spring, summer and fall! This part of Colorado is an outdoor mecca with activities like skiing at Wolf Creek Ski Area in winter; spring snow-melt offers rafters great whitewater; golfing the Rio Grande Club in summer; and in fall the mountain peaks are blanketed in a festival of gold as entire groves of aspen get ready for winter. Rio Grande River fly-fishing is a stones-throw-away from us. Thousands of miles of Rio Grande National Forest to play in: hike, ATV or go hunting. Walk to shopping and restaurants.

SIDE-BY-SIDE RENTALS: A trip to South Fork would not be complete with a day spent exploring the National forest on an ATV! Trails will take you to the top of mountain peaks with amazing views of the San Luis Valley, to creek bottoms and dense forest growth. No matter what your skill from beginner to advanced rider you will find limitless possibilities day after day.

FULL DAY RENTALS range from $275 - $475 depending on the ATV you choose; we have 6-Seaters, 2-Seaters, and single-seat 4-wheelers.

Rainbow RV Park is Open May Through October -- WiFi, Full Hookups and Cable TV Hookups

Rainbow Cabins -- Full Kitchens -- Open Year Round -- 30 Minutes to Wolf Creek Ski Area

TOP FISHING SPOTS NEAR SOUTH FORK: Rio Grande River, Million Reservoir, Beaver Creek Pond, Pass Creek and Big Meadows Reservoir. The Rio Grande River between South Fork and Del Norte is designated Gold Medal Waters. Million Reservoir is a 5 mile drive west this small reservoir is stocked with Rainbow Trout throughout the summer providing a great dinner back at camp. Beaver Creek Pond allows no wake boats and has a boat ramp from October 1 to December 31 you can catch and keep Kokanee Salmon; in winter it's a great location for snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Pass Creek beginning at the top of Pass Creek Road near the top of Wolf Creek pass; if you're looking for a challenge this little gem has tons of fish, anglers will love the fly-fishing here. Big Meadows Reservoir is a great destination for families with small boat ramp for wakeless boating from Memorial day to late October; and ice-fishing in the winter; there are restroom, picnic tables and concessions.

SILVER THREAD SCENIC and HISTORIC BYWAY: This byway weaves through one remarkable story after another: the historical towns of Creede, Wagon Wheel Gap and Lake City, Wheeler Geologic National Area provides views of exquisite land formations; and ATVing Alpine Loop Backcountry Byway takes you into Colorado's mining past, up above timberline into the tundra, and over two high elevation passes. Be on the look out for elk!

WOLF CREEK SKI AREA: This is Colorado's last family owned ski area and is known for short lift lines and expansive and varied terrain. Its slogan is "Most Natural Snowfall in Colorado" with over 400 inches annually. This high alpine resort boasts the deepest base in the state and is usually open in late-October though early April.

LOCATION: We are in Southwest Colorado 17 miles east of Wolf Creek Ski Area, at the Junction of US Highway 160 and Colorado Highway 149. 3-1/2 hours from Colorado Springs; 4 hours southwest of Denver; 4-1/2 hours from Grand Junction; 5 hours from Fort Collins; and 4-1/2 Albuquerque, New Mexico.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Denver take US Highway 285 South to Johnson Village. At the "T" turn left and continue south over Poncha Pass through Saguache to Center where there is a Gas Station; turn right (west) onto Colorado Highway 12 (a 13 mile short cut to Del Norte). At the junction with US Highway 160 turn right (west), drive 16 miles to Rainbow Lodge, Cabins and RV Park on your right.

ADDRESS: 20359 W Hwy 160, South Fork CO 81154

PHONE: 719-873-5571 -- For Current Rates and Availability; 888-873-5174 To Book Your Vacation: mention the Colorado Vacation Directory.

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