Forest Lakes Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

Vallecito Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vallecito Lake during your travels in Bayfield. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Piedra River Hot Springs
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piedra River Hot Springs during your travels in Bayfield. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.

Piedra River Trail
Explore the great outdoors at Piedra River Trail, a lovely green space in Bayfield. Amble around the area's forests or seek out its hiking trails.

Eagle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Eagle Park, a lovely green space in Bayfield. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lake SImpatico Trailhead
You can take time to visit Lake SImpatico Trailhead during your travels to Bayfield.
Bayfield Town Hall
Bayfield Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Bayfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Our pick of the best Forest Lakes Hotel Deals

Heiden’s Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min to Durango/Vallecito

Bear Hug Retreat! 3BD/2.5BA Tranquil Mt Home
"It was such a great stay for our whole family. The kids loved the whole property and we enjoyed the peace of the location. We would definitely stay here again — the master bedroom mattress was a little hard for my taste but that was our only critique! We loved it!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026

Deer Ridge Cabin | Borders BLM, Dogs Welcome - Fireplace, Private Setting
"Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean, loved the wrap around decks with gates ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Pet Friendly, Solitude, 15 Mins to Vallecito!
"We absolutely loved our stay! The house was very clean and exactly what the pictures showed. We instantly felt comfortable and at home. The Mountain View’s were gorgeous. And being able to walk outside and see the wildlife made our stay all the better. We had everything we needed in the house to ..."
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
"Nice room. Indoor pool. Elevator. Good breakfast with scrambled eggs, hash, sausage, biscuits and gravy. Fruit waffles etc. short drive to downtown."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
"The hotel is old and outdated. The coffee in the lobby was like water. The lobby bathroom had no hot water."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
