South Fork Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Shaw Lake is located in the Rio Grande National Forest near the town of South Fork, Colorado. Shaw Lake is noted for outdoor recreation activities, such as hiking, water sports and fishing.
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Where to stay in South Fork

View of Bluff near North Clear Creek Falls Park in Colorado

Rio Vista Estates

If you're spending some time in Rio Vista Estates, Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande are top sights worth seeing.

Rio Vista Estates
Panoramic of Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado.

Rivers Edge

While visiting Rivers Edge, you might make a stop by sights like Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande.

Rivers Edge
A Scenic View from the West Fork Valley Overlook in Colorado

Ponderosa Pines

While there might not be top attractions in Ponderosa Pines, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Anglers.

Ponderosa Pines
Beaver Creek Reservoir, South Fork, Colorado

Beaver Mountain

Beaver Mountain might not have many top sights, but Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Anglers are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Beaver Mountain
LOGE Wolf Creek

LOGE Wolf Creek

3 out of 5
31042 US Highway 160 South Fork CO
The price is NZ$203 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$203
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in South Fork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (753 reviews)
This place describes itself differently from the real experience I arrived at 7 pm Sign on the door says lobby closes at eight I had no instructions about room or door key code in my email confirmation of booking the room just one hour before I arrived An hour later someone returned our calls and ...

Reviewed on 6 May 2026

LOGE Wolf Creek
Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge

2.5 out of 5
30359 US Hwy 160 South Fork CO
The price is NZ$109 per night from 11 May to 12 May
NZ$109
11 May - 12 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in South Fork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rio Grande Club and Denver and Rio Grande Western ...
Rainbow Lodge
Quality Inn & Suites South Fork - Wolf Creek

Quality Inn & Suites South Fork - Wolf Creek

2.5 out of 5
182 East Frontage Rd South Fork CO
The price is NZ$191 per night from 10 May to 11 May
NZ$191
10 May - 11 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South Fork. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (659 reviews)
Didn’t have a pool

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Quality Inn & Suites South Fork - Wolf Creek
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Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

3 out of 5
0613 Highway 149 South Fork CO
Stay at this cabin in South Fork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Rio ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Very clean, quiet, friendly. Love this place!

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Grandview Cabins & RV Resort
On the river! Private patio. 2 large yards. Dog friendly. Book now for summer!

On the river! Private patio. 2 large yards. Dog friendly. Book now for summer!

South Fork CO
Stay at this cabin in South Fork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande Club are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
Fantastic
This was our first trip to South Fork and staying at this cabin on the river was a blessing to my kids and grandkids. Our family enjoyed the outdoor living area and great access to fish the river. We’ll be back this summer

Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026

On the river! Private patio. 2 large yards. Dog friendly. Book now for summer!
Mountain View Home w/ Fantastic Setting, Fireplace, WiFi, W/D & Two Decks

Mountain View Home w/ Fantastic Setting, Fireplace, WiFi, W/D & Two Decks

South Fork CO
Stay at this holiday home in South Fork. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande Club are located ...
Mountain View Home w/ Fantastic Setting, Fireplace, WiFi, W/D & Two Decks
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Popular places to visit

Early morning light in spring brightens trees in Coller State Wildlife Area, located along the Rio Grande and the road to Creede in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado

Coller State Wildlife Area

Explore the great outdoors at Coller State Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in South Fork. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Coller State Wildlife Area
Mountain landscapes in Colorado's San Juan National Forest.

Elwood Pass

Explore the great outdoors at Elwood Pass, a lovely green space in South Fork. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Elwood Pass

Rio Grande Club

Enjoy a round of golf in South Fork at Rio Grande Club. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Rio Grande Club

Cities near South Fork

Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs

Del Norte

Del Norte

Chama to Antonito

Antonito