CO Things to Do

Hike to the Piedra River hot springs, a natural hot springs along mountain river the San Juan National Forest in SW Colorado. Camp along the river, boondock in an RV, or camp at a nearby RV park or campground.

Explore the Great Sand Dunes National Park! We got caught in a sandstorm of fast-moving sand, which is how the dunes formed. Enjoy RV camping in the area!

We hiked San Luis Peak, a 14,014-foot Colorado 14er, via the West Willow Creek trail on the South Ridge. Here are directions to the trailhead from Creede.

Williams Creek Reservoir is a mountain lake located 28 miles from Pagosa Springs, Colorado. Here are campground and recreation activities in the area.

Platoro, Colorado is a remote mountain town in southern CO. It is only accessible in the summer. See our dispersed camping site and other camping options and outdoor activities.

Hike to Buckles Lake and Harris Lake southeast of Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This easy 3 1/2 mile trail provides stunning scenery of aspen trees in the fall.

The West Fork Nordic Ski Trail is near Pagosa Springs, CO. It is groomed for beginner and advanced cross-country skiing and skate skiing through a forest.

Visit the intriguing world of the Museum of Colorado Prisons in Cañon City, showcasing the state's penal history through artifacts, cell replicas, and the stories of notorious inmates.

Take the scenic and historical 45-mile journey through the San Juan Mountains in SW Colorado on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Train. The scenery is spectacular!

We rented an OHV and drove the Alpine Loop from Silverton over high mountain passes, through historic ghost towns, and Colorado's stunning mountains.

To be able to see the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, you must get tickets for a tour. Tickets go on sale two weeks in advance and sell out quickly!

Bike downhill along the Shelf Road from Cripple Creek to the Bank Campground. The scenery is stunning, including old mines and amazing rock formations.