What's Forest Lakes like?
If you want to find the perfect part of the city to explore, why not visit Forest Lakes? Take time to see places such as San Juan National Forest and Lake SImpatico Trailhead while you're here.
How to get to Forest Lakes
Flying to:
- Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County), 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Forest Lakes
- Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park), 17.5 mi (28.2 km) from Forest Lakes
Things to see and do in and around Forest Lakes
What to see in Forest Lakes
- Vallecito Lake
- Fort Lewis College
- Animas River
- Chimney Rock National Monument
- San Juan National Forest
Other popular Forest Lakes attractions
- Lemon Reservoir
- Los Pinos River
- Weminuche Wilderness
When is the best time to visit Bayfield?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 18°C)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average -4°C)
- Rainiest months: December, September, July, January (average 54 mm of rainfall)