South Fork Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

H3F2EK Waterfall at Big Meadow lake, South Fork, Colordo
Spent the night in this cabin at the top of Elwood Pass at an altitude of 11,345 feet. Elwood Cabin was built at the beginning of the 1900’s. It was used by telephone lineman. The cabin was donated to the forest service in the 50’s. What an incredible place to spend the night in. Then to our surprise it even snowed a bit this 26th of September.
Crater Lake near Elwood Pass in Colorado. The hike in from Elwood Pass is 3.5 miles in starting at 11,345ft topping out at about 12,500ft before dropping about 1000ft to the lake. Beautiful hike and great place to stop and enjoy.
Summitville was an old mining town high in the SanJuan mountains. More than a quarter million Troy ounces of gold was mined here between 1873-1959. Now an EPA superfund site due to the chemicals leaching into the surrounding area. Mining has been stopped but very cool to go up to Summitville at an altitude of about 11,500 ft and walk around the old wooden structures left by the inhabitants. In 1885 there were up to 250 mining claims at this site. #winterwonders
Rio Grand National Forest Colorado. Beautiful drive and excellent area to explore. I will be coming back to this area for sure. #RoadTrip

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$208 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
NZ$208
24 Mar - 25 Mar
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! (727 reviews)
The hotel and concept are AMAZING. Staff was pretty helpful and accommodating and super friendly. Unfortunately the hot tub wasn’t working at all and I was never told that even though I called before booking too verify all amenities. One of the reasons we chose this hotel was for the hot tub. We ...

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

LOGE Wolf Creek
Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge

2.5 out of 5
30359 US Hwy 160 South Fork CO
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (323 reviews)
Everything was what we needed. I couldn't rate the staff, because we had no interaction with staff, except through texting. This time of year, at least, there is no one on-site, and I was worried about check-in and room codes, etc. But it turned out to be okay, and we were happy.

Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

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Four Seasons Lodge

Four Seasons Lodge

2.5 out of 5
30362 US Hwy 160 South Fork CO
The price is NZ$119 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$119
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in South Fork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and archery on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (526 reviews)
Nice bed, quiet room, great price. I will stay here again

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

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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
The perfect cozy riverside getaway close to Wolf Creek Ski Area & pet friendly

The perfect cozy riverside getaway close to Wolf Creek Ski Area & pet friendly

South Fork CO
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in South Fork. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table and patios. Popular attractions Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Perfect group ski house!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The perfect cozy riverside getaway close to Wolf Creek Ski Area & pet friendly
Riverside Meadows Cabins

Riverside Meadows Cabins

3 out of 5
2 Dodge City Road South Fork CO
Stay at this cabin in South Fork. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande Club are located ...
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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 which includes a small town or village, a river or creek and water sports

Pagosa Springs

Del Norte showing signage

Del Norte

Chama to Antonito

Antonito