Forest Lakes Travel Guide
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.

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 forests 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 forests or seek out its hiking trails.

Eagle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Eagle Park, a lovely green space 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.
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.
Top hotels in Forest Lakes

Heiden’s Hideaway. Private Community. 30 Min to Durango/Vallecito
We so enjoyed our Colorado mountain stay in Heiden’s Hideaway! An awesome cabin in Forest Lakes, a well stocked, cozy, comfortable, pet friendly cabin! Highly recommend and hope to return soon! Wild turkeys and deer visitors daily!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Historic Strater Hotel
We didn’t “stay” at the Strater Hotel we had an “experience”.The Strater Hotel is a step back in time. The Strater is the most unique hotel I’ve ever visited . The staff was excellent. The Diamond Belle Saloon and the Office Spiritorium both had live music both nights we visited them. The atmosphere ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
Everything was great
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
Courteous staff. Amazing daily breakfast and popcorn at night.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG
Great
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Clean, great location, great staff, great perks of staying here!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

