Forest Lakes, CO
Bayfield
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Popular places to visit

Vallecito Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vallecito Lake during your travels in Bayfield. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lake SImpatico Trailhead
You can take time to visit Lake SImpatico Trailhead during your travels to Bayfield.
Piedra River Hot Springs
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Piedra River Hot Springs during your travels in Bayfield. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.
Piedra River Trail
Explore the great outdoors at Piedra River Trail, a lovely green space in Bayfield. Amble around the area's forest, or seek out its hiking trails.
Bayfield Town Hall
Bayfield Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Bayfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Lavenia McCoy Public Library
Lavenia McCoy Public Library is just one of the places to see in Bayfield, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Forest Lakes Hotel Deals

Heiden’s Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min to Durango/Vallecito
Nice and quiet, somewhat private. Great porch to drink some coffee on as you watch the deer grazing.
Reviewed on 4 November 2025

The Retreat at Forest Lakes | Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Privacy, Near Town/Lakes
Clean room
Reviewed on 31 October 2025

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
It was cold. I had to ask for an extra blanket. Should have an extra blanket in room during the winter
Reviewed on 23 November 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Yes
Reviewed on 16 November 2025

Historic Strater Hotel
The only thing that I didn’t like was that they charged us parking which it wasn’t available and they charged me an extra fee without telling me and after I ask what it was they told me it was for if I wanted to use the hot tub which we only stayed for one night.
Reviewed on 25 November 2025

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Clean room, awesome staff
Reviewed on 20 November 2025
Forest Lakes, CO
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
- Fort Lewis College
- Mercy Regional Medical Center
- Cliffs at Tamarron
- Vallecito Lake
- Animas River
- Durango Area Tourism Office
- Durango Community Recreation Center
- Animas River Trail
- Durango Hot Springs Spa
- San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office
- Sky Ute Casino
- Chimney Rock National Monument
- Piedra River Hot Springs
- Dalton Ranch Golf Club
- Hillcrest Golf Club
- Durango Arts Center
- Animas Mountain Trailhead
- Lemon Reservoir
- Electra Lake
- Durango Discovery Museum
- Piedra River Trail
- Chimney Rock Archaeological Area
- Sorrel Sky Gallery
- Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum
- Los Pinos River
- Durango Fish Hatchery and Education and Nature Center
