Columbine Lake Travel Guide
Tourist Guide

Visit Columbine Lake
Activities

Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Durango 1/4 Day Kayaking Trip - Lower Animas River

Durango Half Day Rafting Trip - Lower Animas River
Our pick of the best Columbine Lake Hotel Deals

Luxury Mountain Cabin overlooking Cascade Creek 7th nite FREE
"We had a great stay! The hot tub and porch were the highlight. Our dog loved sitting outside looking out into the woods. Overall amazing stay in a great location for enjoying nature and disconnecting."
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

Purgatory Mtn Retreat close to Durango with National Forest Backyard, Sleeps 8
"It's a great house in a great location. We love Durango and have stayed in this area several times. There are a couple things they need to address. There is no air conditioning and during the summer it gets warm. The main wall faces west and there are no window coverings on the upper windows and ..."
Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Kendall Mountain Lodge

The Avon
"Rugged but in a good way it fits the town. It was clean and the staff was very accommodating. Great place to stay."
Reviewed on 26 Aug 2026

The Wyman Hotel
"Clean, nice bathrooms. Very comfortable bed."
Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

The Bent Elbow Hotel
Our guide on where to stay in Columbine Lake

Historic Downtown Durango
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Durango. A stop by Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or Animas River Trail might round out your trip.

North Main District
If you're spending some time in North Main District, Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River are top sights worth seeing.

Dalton Ranch
If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Animas River District
While visiting Animas River District, you might make a stop by sights like Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River.
Sky Ridge
While Sky Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hillcrest Golf Club and Durango Community Recreation Center.










