With more than 3 million acres of National Forest to play in, visitors and locals alike enjoy year round recreation in the Southwest Colorado area.
Warm-weather recreation includes water sports at nearby Navajo Lake, whitewater rafting and fishing in the San Juan River, Piedra River, and the five Pagosa Lakes, hiking on more than 3 million acres of unspoiled trails in the San Juan Forest as well as mountain biking, 4-wheeling and climbing.
Visitors from around the world travel to Pagosa Springs to relax in the mineral-rich therapeutic hot springs.
Golfers will enjoy our 27-holes of championship golf, while history lovers will discover the mystique of the Southwest Native American culture at Chimney Rock Archaelogical Area.
Just some of the winter activities available in the region include downhill skiing and snowboarding at nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area, known for the “Most Snow in Colorado,” snowmobiling, cross country skiing and sledding.
Pagosa Springs also offers a series of trail running, rafting and biking races throughout the year.
