Things to do in San Juan Mountains

Guided underground tour of a historic gold mine inside Galena Mountain near Silverton, reached by a vintage electric mine train.

Full-hookup RV park beside the Animas River and the narrow gauge tracks in Silverton, with on-site Jeep rentals for the San Juan backcountry.

Family-owned Pagosa Springs outfitter running San Juan River rafting, 4x4 and mining tours, Mesa Verde and train trips, fishing and shuttles.

Historic coal-fired steam train running 45 miles of scenic narrow-gauge track through the San Juan Mountains.

Full-service fly shop and guided fly fishing outfitter on Colorado's Western Slope rivers.

A natural mineral hot springs resort in the Animas Valley north of Durango, with more than 30 soaking pools.

Visitor center for Farmington and the Four Corners region of New Mexico with free maps and trip planning help.

Old West cowboy village near Durango offering a chuckwagon supper followed by a live Western music stage show.

Whitewater rafting and Jeep tours on the Animas and nearby rivers out of Durango, Colorado.

A working farm winery near Durango pouring cold-climate and traditional wines from its own vineyard.

A hands-on STEAM science museum for kids in a historic 1892 Durango power plant on the Animas River Trail.

Western Colorado city serving as the main gateway to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Family-owned outfitter offering guided horseback trail rides in the mountains above Ouray, Colorado.

A family-run motel, cabins, and RV park in Silverton catering to off-road and winter recreation visitors.

Roadside honey factory store with tastings, whipped honey and jam, plus an on-site whiskey distillery.

Ski-in/ski-out mountain resort in Mountain Village near Telluride with Colorado's largest spa.

Jeep, UTV and snowmobile rentals for self-guided backcountry trips around Crested Butte and Gunnison.

Colorado's oldest rodeo, a multi-day PRCA event with parades, a carnival and championship bull riding in Gunnison.

Visitor information for South Fork, a Rocky Mountain basecamp town for fishing, hiking and scenic byways.

A San Juan County town near the Four Corners known for its Ancestral Puebloan ruins, historic museum and river fishing.

A working ranch near Mesa Verde offering guided horseback rides through mountains, meadows and Ute Tribal Park.

Family-run outfitter running whitewater rafting and jeep tours out of Durango since 1983.

A professional repertory theatre in the Colorado mountains staging rotating productions every summer.

A downtown Durango tasting room pouring Texas Hill Country wines with charcuterie, pizza and weekly live music.

Scenic horse-drawn wagon and sleigh rides on a ranch near Pagosa Springs, with mountain and lake views.

Powersports rental outfitter renting UTVs, ATVs, boats, jet skis and snowmobiles for exploring the Montrose area.

A small San Juan Mountains gateway town known for its state park, hot springs and arts district.

A seasonal underground mine train tour into a historic silver and gold mine near Ouray.

A zipline canopy tour near Durango reached only by historic train, with 27 spans across the San Juan Mountains.

A small independent bookstore in downtown Cortez selling new and used titles.

An 11th century Chacoan great house ruin near Bloomfield with a self guided trail, heritage park and museum.

Drive your own team of Alaskan huskies on backcountry dog sled or wheeled cart tours near Pagosa Springs.