Our luxury townhomes are just minutes away from exciting destinations, national forests, historic monuments, and every outdoor activity imaginable. You can mountain bike, hike or climb in the summer and ski, snowboard or snowmobile in the winter. If relaxation is more your style, our majestic mountain drives, championship golfing and gold medal fishing are sure to lure you in. Check out our vacation guide below for useful information on planning your next Colorado getaway. The perfect vacation starts with us!

Camping
There are Ten National Forest campgrounds and numerous privately owned RV parks and campgrounds in the area. Some campgrounds are accepting reservations online, check the links below for more information.
  • Rio Grande National Forest - Phone: 719.852.5941 | Visit Website
  • Camp Colorado - Visit Website for information on privately owned RV Parks and campgrounds in the area or sign up to receive your complimentary activity guide.
Fishing
Over 30 miles of the Rio Grande River is designated as "Gold Medal" fishing. Thirteen lakes and a multitude of creeks and streams are available within twenty miles of South Fork. There are many angler guides available to teach you the tips and tricks of Rocky Mountain fishing.
  • Wolf Creek Anglers - Phone: 719.873.1414 or 877.373.1414| Visit Website
Four-Wheeling (Jeep's, ATV's, Dirtbikes)
Surrounded by 2 million acres of National Forest, service roads and trails offer endless miles to wander down. Whether you're an adventurer or just want to take a scenic drive, the Rio Grande National Forest has something to offer everyone. Rentals and guided tours available.
  • Popular 4-wheeling roads / information - Visit Website
    South Fork Visitor's Center: 800.571.0881 | Del Norte Forest Service: 719.657.3321
Golf / Dining
The Rio Grande Club is nationally acclaimed and named among Golf Digest Magazine's "Top 10 best, new upscale public golf course facilities in America for 2003." Located at the base of the breathtaking Wolf Creek Pass in South Fork, Colorado, the Rio Grande Club is a resort/private club featuring a majestic 18-hole championship golf course.
Hiking & Mountain Biking
The mountains surrounding South Fork, Colorado offer twelve recommended trails with a variety of terrain and distances or you can take a leisurely stroll down the thousands of miles of forest service roads. A complete mile post guide book of the entire Silver Thread Scenic Byway, which is 75 miles long, and it's points of interest is available at the South Fork Visitor's Center for $1.00.
  • South Fork Visitor's Center - Phone: 800.571.0811
Hunting
Some of the best game hunting in the state is found in the San Luis Valley. Big Game include elk, deer, antelope, bighorn sheep, mountain lion and bear. Guides and Outfitters are available to give you a real Rocky Mountain experience!
  • Mountain Trails Outfitters - Phone: 888.452.3870 | Visit Website
Skiing & Snow Boarding
Wolf Creek Ski Area is a high alpine resort, 10,300 feet at the base and 11,900 feet at the summit. The resort is known for it's massive natural snowpack, usually the highest in Colorado, the majestic views and uncrowded runs. For a truly unique experience, Wolf Creek Ski Area is unbeatable.
Snowmobiling
The South Fork Area boasts over 255 miles of groomed and marked snowmobile trails courtesy of our two snowmobile clubs plus plenty of open meadows and steep hill climbs. Terrain starts at 8,500 feet and climbs to nearly 12,000 feet. Guide services and tours are available for families and adventurers alike.
  • Wolf Creek Snowmobile Tours - Phone: 719.873.1414 | Visit Website

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Creede Repertory Theatre
Named one of the "10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway" by USA Today, the Creede Repertory Theatre is a must see! Enjoy a night of great theatre and fun with shows throughout the summer and fall season.
Underground Mining Museum
One of Creede's most popular attractions, the Underground Mining Museum comprises a series of rooms and tunnels blasted into the cliff face of Willow Creek Canyon. Visitors receive a first hand taste of the miner's subterranean experience. Self guided CD tours are available anytime, guided tours by appointment in summer.
  • Underground Mining Museum - Phone: 719.658.0811
Rio Grande County Museum
The museum offers visitors a glimpse into the cultural and natural history of the area from the Indians and Hispanic settlers, the mountain men fur trappers and traders, to the later settlers who came in search of land, freedom, gold and silver. The Rio Grande County Museum is a stimulating learning experience for visitors of all ages.
Alligator Farm
A unique experience for the whole family! View a variety of turtles, tortoises, gators, snakes and lizards for a hands-on learning opportunity. View gator wrestling and meet alligators featured in many movies and tv commercials!
Sand Dunes Swimming Pool (Hot Springs)
Enjoy a naturally hot artesian swimming pool kept between 98-100 degrees. The water is amazingly clear with no odors and no added chlorine. Sand Dunes Swimming Pool offers family fun, relaxation and rejuvenation with striking viewsof the Great Sand Dunes National Monument and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
  • Sand Dunes Recreation, LLC - Phone: 719.378.2807 | Visit Website
Points of Interest in the San Luis Valley
The San Luis Valley offers bountiful places to visit and natural wonders to see. Consider visiting these favorites on your next visit: Summitville, Platoro, Bachelor Loop, Pfieffers Grave, Penetinte Canyon, Elephant Rocks, Natural Arch, Wheeler Geological Area, Wagon Tracks, Stations of the Cross, Pikes Stockade, Oldest Church in Colorado, and the Fort Garland Museum.

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San Luis Lakes State Park
A Wet and Wild Place! The combination of wetlands, lakes and dry valley floor environments provides a fastastic wildlife viewing and recreation area. Fishing, water skiing, motor boating, sailing, windsurfing and swimming continue to be popular activities.
  • San Luis Lakes State Park - Phone: 719.378.2020 | Visit Website
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Nestled in southern Colorado, America's tallest dunes rise over 750 feet against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The wind-shaped dunes glow beneath the backdrop of the majestic Colorado landscape. Enjoy wildlife watching, hiking and even swimming in Medano Creek, which flows at the base of the dunes during spring and early summer.
  • Great Sand Dunes National Park - Phone: 719. 378.6300 | Visit Website
Black Canyon of the Gunnison State Park
No other canyon in North America combines the narrow opening, sheer walls, and startling depths offered by the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Activities include backpacking, experienced climbing, fishing, hiking, kayaking and wildlife viewing.
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison - Phone: 970.641.2337 | Visit Website
Hovenweep National Monument
Hovenweep National Monument protects six prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Hovenweep is noted for its solitude and undeveloped natural character.
  • Hovenweep National Monument - Phone: 970.562.4282 | Visit Website
Curecanti National Recreation Area
Three reservoirs form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Panoramic Mesas, fjord-like reservoirs and deep, steep and narrow canyons abound. Activities include boating, camping, fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, swimming and whitewater rafting.
  • Curecanti National Recreation Area - Phone: 970.641.2337 | Visit Website
Ridgeway State Park
Outstanding scenery, ultra-modern facilities, full service marina and magnificent campgrounds beckon visitors to Ridgeway State Park. Enjoy boating, camping, hiking, fishing and study nature in one of the most beautiful areas in Colorado.
Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde offers an unparalleled opportunity to see and experience a unique cultural and physical landscape. The archeological sites found in Mesa Verde are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. The park offers visitors a spectacular look into the lives of the ancestral Pueblo people.

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 Local Chamber of Commerce offices can aid greatly in providing information about the area and activities. Below is a list of our offices in the San Luis Valley region.

  • Creede Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 800.327.2102 | Visit Website
  • Lake City Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 800.569.1874 | Visit Website
  • Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 800.252.2204 | Visit Website
  • Del Norte Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 888.616.4638 | Visit Website
  • Monte Vista Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 800.562.7085 | Visit Website
  • Alamosa Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 800.258.7597 | Visit Website
  • South Fork Chamber of Commerce - Phone: 800.571.0881 | Visit Website

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