Pagosa To Do List – Summer 2023

Bluebonnet Been

A big part of my heart belongs to Pagosa Springs. So lucky many family and friends come to visit. While you can find a lot of info about restaurants, activities and hot springs at Visit Pagosa, here are my recommendations.

HOT SPRINGS

RESTAURANTS

BARS

SEASONAL

NATURE

Treasure Falls
17 min (15.2 miles) SW
Other Waterfalls

Chimney Rock
30 min (20.4 miles) SW

Lower Piedra
34 min (23.9 miles) W
Camp, Swim, Fish

Bluebonnet Been

San Juan River
In Pagosa
Tube, Raft, Swim, Fish, Walk

Opal Lake
43 min (22.6 miles) SE
Hike

Williams Creek Reservoir
53 min (26.6 miles) NW
Boat, Camp, Fish, ATV

Buckles Lake
53 min (27.8 miles) W
Hike, Walk, Birds

CAMPGROUNDS

The Last Resort
14 min (11.4 mi) S

Lower Piedra
34 min (23.9 miles) W

DAY TRIPS

Vallecito
1 hr (53.5 mi) W
Boat, Fish

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
54 min (49.1 mi) SE

Echo Ampitheater
1 hr 31 min (87.5 mi) SE

Mesa Verde National Park
1 hr 45 min (94.1 mi) W