Pagosa Springs is known for its mineral hot springs and the nearby Wolf Creek Ski Area ‹ both major attractions for visitors. The Pagosa Springs hot springs, unique among Colorado springs, offer pools located on the beautiful San Juan River with the indoor and outdoor healing of mineral-soaking facilities right in the middle of town.
In the winter, Wolf Creek Ski Area, just a short drive outside of town, offers diverse alpine skiing and snowboarding with short lift lines and helpful and friendly staff members. Snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also popular area activities.
Only a short distance from Mesa Verde or the Great Sand Dunes, and at the crossroads of several spectacular scenic drives, Pagosa Springs is a great base camp for exploring southwest Colorado.
In the summer, the list of outdoor activities is long. The Ancestral Puebloan ruins at Chimney Rock Archeological Area take you back centuries. Hike, bike or go on a horseback ride along serene mountain trails to local waterfalls and breathtaking vistas. Raft or kayak down the San Juan River, fish in a nearby stream or secluded lake, boat or water-ski at nearby Navajo Lake or stroll around the Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park. Visit the Fred Harman Museum where the creator of the Red Ryder comic strip houses original paintings, local history and Western movie memorabilia.
The Pagosa Springs 27-hole golf course set at more than 7,000 feet will challenge the best golfer in a stunning setting.
Community Resources:
Pagosa Springs Visitor Information Center
402 San Juan St.
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone: 970-264-2360
Toll Free: 800-252-2204
Fax: 970-264-4625
Pagosa Springs Area Chamber Of Commerce
402 San Juan Street
P.O. Box 787
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
800-252-2204