Hot Springs
Pagosa Springs is home to the World’s Deepest Geothermal Hot Spring (Guinness World Record Certified). No one knows how deep it truly is because the bottom hasn’t been hit yet, but it is at least 1,002 feet deep. This Hot Spring is way too hot for a soak, but it does feed geothermal mineral water to the Hot Springs Spas downtown.
PLENTY OF CAMPING!
3 Million acres of camping and backpacking options in the Pagosa Springs area. Please check with local Pagosa Springs Ranger Station for closures and for safety information.
Lake Capote
Pagosa Riverside Campground
Bruce Spruce Ranch
Navajo Lake Resort Campground
THERE ARE 4 WATERFALLS TO CHOOSE FROM RIGHT FROM DOWNTOWN!
Treasure Falls: 0.5 mile round trip
Piedra Falls: 1 mile round trip
Pagosa Springs lies at the base of the spectacular San Juan National Forest. There is beauty at every turn in these mountains. Extreme climbers all the way to casual walkers will love what the San Juans have to offer.
For all other outdoor activities, please note any closures (which may be seasonal) as well as other warnings about the area (like the need for a 4X4 vehicle to access the trailhead). For details on the best trails, please visit Pagosa Trails
Horseback riding options around Pagosa Springs are virtually endless. With lots of opportunities to ride on National Forest land, you will have a hard time repeating a trail when you have access to 2.5 million acres. The fun doesn’t stop with riding a horse though. Outfitters also include hunting trips, camping, fishing or winter sled-rides. For a full list of outfitters, check out Visit Pagosa Springs.
Mountain Biking in Pagosa Springs is just as, if not more popular than hiking! It’s immensely popular among locals and people will travel to Pagosa Springs just to mountain bike. There are trail systems right from downtown, or you can test your mettle in the San Juans.
For the best bike trails please visit Pagosa Trails
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Mountain Biking
Skiing
Pagosa Springs is just 19 miles away from some of the best skiing in Colorado. Wolf Creek ski boasts 1,600 skiable acres, 10 lifts, and 430 natural inches of snow annually!
For details, visit Wolf Creek Ski
Fishing
The waters in and around Pagosa Springs are home to a rich diversity of fish. Lower elevation waters contain catfish, bass, perch and pan fish. Higher (and cooler) waters contain pike, kokanee salmon and a variety of trout. Visit Pagosa Springs has a full list of fishing waters.