Rio Grande National Forest Tours

I cannot pass by North Clear Creek Falls without stopping and be awed by this. On CO 149 between Creed and Lake City.
I cannot pass by North Clear Creek Falls without stopping and be awed by this. On CO 149 between Creed and Lake City.
North Clear Creek Falls in between Creede and Lake City on CO149. Stopped many times at this fall but never with snow still on the ground.
Clear creek falls, CO
View of Creede, Colorado, USA from the Bachelor Historic Loop. Driving the loop passes old abandoned mining structures and beautiful scenery. #LifeAtExpedia

Reviews of Rio Grande National Forest

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Beautiful

5/5 - Excellent

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Allow more time along Hwy 149 and do your homework, much more to see than the travel books indicate.  Local brochures explain more about the Silver Thread Scenic Byway.

Popular places to visit

Early morning light in spring brightens trees in Coller State Wildlife Area, located along the Rio Grande and the road to Creede in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado

Coller State Wildlife Area

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Coller State Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in South Fork. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes.

Coller State Wildlife Area
Large Mine Buildings Teeter on the Edge of a Mountain in Creede Colorado

Last Chance Mine

5/5(3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Last Chance Mine, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Creede. Amble around the area's parks or experience its entertainment venues.

Last Chance Mine
Heavily eroded formations of volcanic ash at Wheeler Geological Area near Creede Colorado

Wheeler Geologic Area

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wheeler Geologic Area during your travels in Creede. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

Wheeler Geologic Area
Bowtie Arch, a pothole arch from pothole broken through, Moab

Natural Arch Trailhead

You can take time to visit Natural Arch Trailhead during your travels to Del Norte. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses.

Natural Arch Trailhead
Bridge over Platte River in Confluence Park, part of the Riverfront Park neighborhood in downtown Denver, Colorado.

Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Del Norte. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses.

Riverfront Park
Dream Lake at the Rocky Mountain National Park

North Park

Explore the great outdoors at North Park, a lovely green space in Del Norte. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses.

North Park

Best Lodging Options Near Rio Grande National Forest

LOGE Wolf Creek

LOGE Wolf Creek

3 out of 5
31042 US Highway 160 South Fork CO
LOGE Wolf Creek
Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge

2.5 out of 5
30359 US Hwy 160 South Fork CO
Rainbow Lodge
Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

3 out of 5
0613 Highway 149 South Fork CO
Grandview Cabins & RV Resort
The Spruce Lodge

The Spruce Lodge

4 out of 5
29431 W. Highway 160 South Fork CO
The Spruce Lodge
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