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South Fork is a great base camp for adventure! Located in the Rio Grande National Forrest and in the San Juan mountain range, you are plenty of activities to keep you busy anytime of the year.
- Fly fish in one of Colorado’s select Gold Medal fishing waters, the Rio Grande River. Right in your backyard!
- Fish in the many beautiful lakes and reservoirs nearby
- Take a hike and enjoy the scenery of the majestic mountains. Trails range from beginners to advanced. Just 17 miles away you will find the Continental Divide trail at the top of Wolf Creek Pass.
- Ski the best powder in Colorado at Wolf Creek Ski Resort, only 15 miles away.
- ATV/ jeep trail for hundreds of miles on easy or extreme trails
- Explore the old mining town of Creede and drive Bachelor's Loop
- Ride the Durango/ Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Play in the sand and creek bed at the Great Sand Dunes National Park
- Drive over Wolf Creek Pass at hike to the top of Treasure Falls.
- Relax in the healing mineral waters at Pagosa Springs hot springs pools. Always hot!
- Rock climb at world known Penitente' Canyon
- Snow shoe and cross country ski the groomed trails around South Fork
- Explore the winter wilderness on a snow mobile
- Play golf at the championship golf course, Rio Grand Club and Resort
- Hunt deer, elk and bear (See rules for Colorado hunting)
There is so much to do in this area of beautiful Colorado!