Durango, Colorado Micropolitan Area

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Hotels near Durango, Colorado:

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango, Durango
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6.1 miles away
Super 8 Durango/Purgatory, Durango
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6.2 miles away
Wyndham Durango, Durango
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6.6 miles away
Best Western Rio Grande Inn, Durango
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6.8 miles away
Historic Strater Hotel, Durango
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6.9 miles away
Econo Lodge Durango, Durango
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6.9 miles away
Iron Horse Inn, Durango
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7 miles away
Hampton Inn Durango CO, Durango
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7 miles away
Durango Travelodge, Durango
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7 miles away
Quality Inn Durango, Durango
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7 miles away
Holiday Inn DURANGO, Durango
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7 miles away
Doubletree Hotel Durango, Durango
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7 miles away
* Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.

Pastorius Reservoir
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Durango KOA Kampground
12 miles away
This KOA (formerly Durango North KOA) is no longer in the KOA system....

Hesperus Ski Center
18 miles away
When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It was a fun place....

Purgatory
22 miles away
I was here last winter, the skiing was great....

Silverton
32 miles away
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Unparalleled big-mountain powder and chairlift-served guided skiing with an emphasis on adventure - need we say more? Colorado's newest ski area is also its highest and most-expert, serving up exclusively non-groomed advanced/expert terrain to powderhounds of all ages. Unguided skier permitted early and late season.
At Silverton Mountain, Colorado you will find amazing lines in every direction and one chairlift perfectly located to deliver you to the goods.
Imagine a place where the average total snowfall of over 400'' exceeds the amount of daily visitors. Advanced and expert only riding, no groomers, no clearcut runs and a real mountain experience with plenty of adventure on tap. All thrills no frills. During certain times of the season you are required to ski with a guide. Reserve your day in advance at www.silvertonmountain.com...

Kendall Mountain
33 miles away
Thank god for Kendall mountain, where else would you drop your kids when you go to Silverton....

Telluride
39 miles away
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...elluride blends historic buildings and local watering holes with luxury hotels, five-star restaurants, sophisticated shops and world-class spas. This unique destination welcomes you with the same enthusiasm the locals feel for the mountains.
Adding to Telluride's reputation for legendary terrain, the resort is thrilled to announce the opening of Revelation Bowl. This spectacular European-style terrain, located directly off the back side of famous Gold Hill, will be served by a new quad lift. Situated above tree line, the natural, wide-open bowl offers advanced and expert skiing in an unbelievably scenic setting.
The opening of Revelation Bowl is just part of Telluride's incredible expansion this year. Public hike-to access in Black Iron Bowl, Palmyra Peak and Gold Hill Chutes 6-10 opened to rave reviews in January. All told, the resort has expanded by nearly 400 acres, offering the most stunning skiing and riding on the continent over its 2000 acres.
Telluride effortlessly mingles urban sophistication, historic charm and mountain spirit.
The destination offers over 50 re...

Wolf Creek
70 miles away
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Wolf Creek is renowned for light, fluffy powder that comes in epic portions.In addition to a variety of traditionally maintained beginner and intermediate terrain, Wolf Creek offers an exceptional back-country feel with 1,000 acres of advanced and expert terrain serviced by the Alberta lift, including the breathtaking Knife Ridge, the challenging Waterfall Area, and Alberta Peak, the pinnacle of Wolf Creek Ski Area, all of which exists largely in its natural state.....
After a snow-filled December, Wolf Creek Ski Area has surpassed the 200-inch mark, making it the ski resort with the Most Snow in the Nation! With sun-filled days and not another storm coming in for at least a week, this is the best time to discover why boarders and skiers alike have coveted the deep powder and incredible natural snow in Southwest Colorado....


Campgrounds near Durango, Colorado:

   Durango East KOA, Durango, 1 miles away
      
   K O A Kampgrounds, Durango, 1 miles away
      
   Alpen Rose RV Park, Durango, 4 miles away
      
   United Campgrounds Of Durango, Durango, 7 miles away
      
   Cotton wood RV Park, Durango, 7 miles away
      
   O-bar-o Resort, Durango, 9 miles away
      
   Hermosa Meadows Camper Park, Durango, 11 miles away
      
   Lightner Creek Campground, Durango, 12 miles away
      
   Riverside Campground, Bayfield, 13 miles away
      
   Sky Ute Event Center and RV Park, Ignacio, 13 miles away
      



Paddling Rivers Near Durango, Colorado:

   Animas River, La PlataCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III - 6.5 miles long (32nd St. Park to Purple Cliffs)

   Animas River, La PlataCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II-III - 12 miles long (Purple Cliffs to State line)

   Animas River, San Juan/ La PlataCounty, 16 miles away
      Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard)

   Canyon Creek, La PlataCounty, 16 miles away
      Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River)

   Hermosa Creek, La PlataCounty, 18 miles away
      Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Hermosa Park to US 550)

   Vallecito Creek, La PlataCounty, 23 miles away
      Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground)

   Animas River, San Juan/ La PlataCounty, 25 miles away
      Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma)

   Lime Creek, -blank-County, 27 miles away
      Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge)

   Piedra River, ArchuletaCounty, 28 miles away
      Class II-III - 20 miles long (Lower Piedra Campground to Navajo Reservation)

   Animas River, San JuanCounty, 29 miles away
      Class I-II - 25 miles long (Cedar Hill to Farmington City Park)




Ski Areas Near Durango, Colorado:

   Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado, 19 miles away
      700 vertical feet
When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It...

   Purgatory, Colorado, 23 miles away
      2029 vertical feet
I was here last winter, the skiing was great....

   Silverton, Colorado, 33 miles away
      1900 vertical feet
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...on and one chairlift perfectly located to deliver you to the goods.
Imagine a...


   Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 34 miles away
      400 vertical feet
Thank god for Kendall mountain, where else would you drop your kids when you go ...

   Telluride, Colorado, 39 miles away
      3845 vertical feet
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...enic setting.
Telluride - Unmatched in North America
Nestled among the h...


   Wolf Creek, Colorado, 70 miles away
      1604 vertical feet
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...n serviced by the Alberta lift, including the breathtaking Knife Ridge, the chal...




Golf Courses Near Durango, Colorado:

   Hillcrest Golf Club, Durango, 6 miles away
      
   Hillcrest Golf Club, Durango, 6 miles away
      
   Dalton Ranch Golf Club, Durango, 10 miles away
      



Lakes Near Durango, Colorado:

   Pastorius Reservoir, La Plata CountyCounty, 2 miles away
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   Durango Regulatory Reservoir, La Plata CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      



National Parks near Durango, Colorado:

   Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM, 25 miles away
      
   Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 44 miles away
      
   Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 44 miles away
      
   Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 66 miles away
      


  

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