South Fork, CO

Travel Guide

H3F2EK Waterfall at Big Meadow lake, South Fork, Colordo
H3F2EK Waterfall at Big Meadow lake, South Fork, Colordo
Spent the night in this cabin at the top of Elwood Pass at an altitude of 11,345 feet. Elwood Cabin was built at the beginning of the 1900’s. It was used by telephone lineman. The cabin was donated to the forest service in the 50’s. What an incredible place to spend the night in. Then to our surprise it even snowed a bit this 26th of September.
Crater Lake near Elwood Pass in Colorado. The hike in from Elwood Pass is 3.5 miles in starting at 11,345ft topping out at about 12,500ft before dropping about 1000ft to the lake. Beautiful hike and great place to stop and enjoy.
Summitville was an old mining town high in the SanJuan mountains. More than a quarter million Troy ounces of gold was mined here between 1873-1959. Now an EPA superfund site due to the chemicals leaching into the surrounding area. Mining has been stopped but very cool to go up to Summitville at an altitude of about 11,500 ft and walk around the old wooden structures left by the inhabitants. In 1885 there were up to 250 mining claims at this site. #winterwonders

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Where to stay in South Fork

View of Bluff near North Clear Creek Falls Park in Colorado

Rio Vista Estates

While visiting Rio Vista Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande.

Rio Vista Estates
Panoramic of Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado.

Rivers Edge

While visiting Rivers Edge, you might make a stop by sights like Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande.

Rivers Edge
A Scenic View from the West Fork Valley Overlook in Colorado

Ponderosa Pines

5/5(1 area review)

While Ponderosa Pines isn't home to many top sights, Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Anglers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ponderosa Pines
Beaver Creek Reservoir, South Fork, Colorado

Beaver Mountain

Though Beaver Mountain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Wolf Creek Anglers.

Beaver Mountain
LOGE Wolf Creek

LOGE Wolf Creek

3 out of 5
31042 US Highway 160 South Fork CO
The price is SAR 347 per night from Feb 18 to Feb 19
SAR 347
SAR 504 total
18 Feb - 19 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (710 reviews)
Very nice rooms. They had eating utensils, pots and pans. Ski boots dryer and well as a place to hang up your snow skis. The bed was very comfortable and the room had a large shower.

Reviewed on 6 February 2026

LOGE Wolf Creek
Quality Inn & Suites

Quality Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
182 East Frontage Rd South Fork CO
The price is SAR 353 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
SAR 353
SAR 393 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in South Fork. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (634 reviews)
Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 11 February 2026

Quality Inn & Suites
Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge

2.5 out of 5
30359 US Hwy 160 South Fork CO
Stay at this motel in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rio Grande Club and Denver and Rio Grande Western ...
8/10 Very Good! (306 reviews)
I only need a place to sleep after skiing, I had been coming to this place for years now. Is nothing fancy but clean enough and comfortable enough. The stuff were great to bring me clean towels every day and pick up the trash. Thank you

Reviewed on 3 February 2026

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Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

3 out of 5
0613 Highway 149 South Fork CO
Stay at this cabin in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Rio ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)
Great for solo travelers. Nice staff

Reviewed on 1 January 2026

Grandview Cabins & RV Resort
Riverside Meadows Cabins

Riverside Meadows Cabins

3 out of 5
2 Dodge City Road South Fork CO
Stay at this cabin in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande Club are located ...
Riverside Meadows Cabins
Beautiful 3bed 4bath cabin with Hot Tub. Close to Ski, Golf, Fish, Hike, 4x4

Beautiful 3bed 4bath cabin with Hot Tub. Close to Ski, Golf, Fish, Hike, 4x4

South Fork CO
Stay at this vacation home in South Fork. Enjoy laundry facilities, in-room jetted tubs, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rio Grande Club and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The house was great!

Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Beautiful 3bed 4bath cabin with Hot Tub. Close to Ski, Golf, Fish, Hike, 4x4
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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
Mountain landscapes in Colorado's San Juan National Forest.

Elwood Pass

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Elwood Pass, a lovely green space in South Fork. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Elwood Pass

Wolf Creek Anglers

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Wolf Creek Anglers during your stay in South Fork. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Wolf Creek Anglers

Reviews of South Fork

4.3
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
55
5 - Excellent 43%
4 - Good
51
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
21
3 - Okay 17%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect little country town!! We loved it!!

4/5 - Good

P

Loved the Cabin Breakfast place

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

There's not much to talk about in South Fork. There is some lodging but I would say few restaurant/dining choices. The Spruce Lodge worked perfect for me as all I really needed was a stay over for the next day skiing.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Bring a spare tire, or tire repair kit, if you plan on traveling the Jeep trails or drive to trailheads. The rocks are very sharp in this area, and we did get a flat. We got the flat repaired for only $10 in Alamosa’s Wal Mart Auto Center.

3/5 - Okay

PJ

The description on Expedia of the Lodge was not like it actually was. We had all the bathroom toiletries but soap. What’s up with that!!! Also, out entry number was incorrect and no one on the site. Poor management.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We were 9 miles out of town.