Pagosa Springs, Vacation Planning with Forest Fires in the Southwest
Vacation Planning with Forest Fires in the Southwest
As everyone knows, the entire Southwest is suffering a dry year and forest fires have sparked to life. The entire area has a light background layer of smoke and haze. The Pagosa Springs area has one of the smaller fires in its northwest corner. The “Little Sand Fire” is producing smoke that normally blows to the northeast, over the divide and out of the area. This leaves a large area of National Forest and Wilderness with little to no smoke. The Town of Pagosa Springs, with its wide variety of recreation, is also usually free of direct smoke impact.
Scroll down this long page and sample the vacation good times available this summer in Pagosa Country.
Effective Friday, July 13, 2012, fire restrictions will be lifted at higher elevations and eased at lower elevations of the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado. Updated maps, which show specific boundaries for the specific zones considered higher and lower elevation under the revised restrictions, will be available beginning tomorrow at National Forest offices in Pagosa Springs, Bayfield, Durango, Dolores and Silverton, and posted online at: www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan
Fire restrictions for higher elevations of the San Juan National Forest (Zone 2), which have been receiving more moisture, are hereby lifted; however, visitors are still asked to remain safety conscious in these areas.
See newest article by Willie Swanda click here.
What’s it like near the fire, not so bad now!
Jon Reed of SPORTSMAN’S CAMP and Willie Swanda of CRAZY HORSE OUTFITTERS want you to know the area is accessable and open for business. The Little Sand fire has moved north and there is less smoke in the area day by day. Once the morning winds pick up the air clears except directly down wind from the fire.
The Sportsman’s Camp is a full service camping – RV facility with store, hook-ups, Rec. Hall and it is in one of the most beautiful spots on earth.
As one drives north on Piedra Road these large plywood signs become noticeable. These volunteers drive from sign to sign changing information keeping the local residents and tourists abreast of the latest news.
“The Jewel of the San Juan,” Williams Lake, has a variety of fish and beautiful views in every direction! This is a recent photo, no smoke!
Crazy Horse offers great horse rides and pack trips into the San Juan Nat. Forest. Bring extra film or memory!
Click these links for areas and activities.
Campgrounds, Hiking Trails, Piedra Falls are Open – Not Threatened by Fire
Pagosa is Green from the San Juan to Timberline, come enjoy the wildflowers.
Recreate in Pagosa’s Clear Skies – Opal, Fish Creek, Leche Trails
Southeast Pagosa Country Off-Road, Blue Creek Trail Jeep/ATV Ride
The Charm of Eightmile Mesa in Southeast Pagosa Country.
East Fork Road and Elwood Pass, Off Road Trails
History of the East Fork/ Old Military Trail
Have a grand time in downtown Pagosa Springs!
Play Daze in downtown Pagosa Springs is an enchanting time of year. The river slows allowing play and great times for all ages. Best of all, it’s FREE!!!
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Golf with a VIEW anyone?
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Mountain Biking in Pagosa:
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Off-Road/4×4 Trails:
- 4×4 Trails – Where to Go
- Blue Creek and Devil Mountain
- East Fork Road and Elwood Pass
- History of the East Fork/Old Military Road
Looking for scenery?
Click here for more panoramas of the San Juan.
Stay in Peaceful and Economical Pagosa Springs And Visit the Best of the Southwest on One Day Tours.
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Click here for guide to map above.
A Pagosa.com approved outfitter for outstanding adventure.
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Crazy Horse Outfitters & Guides Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 We are located in the San Juan Mountains at the gateway to the Weminuche Wilderness. Crazy Horse Outfitters provides safe, high quality scenic horseback trail rides and guided/non-guided wilderness trips into the unsurpassed beauty of Southwestern Colorado.970-731-3641 | View our Website |
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Hiking Trails along the Continental Divide
of the San Juan National Forest
Click trails below for photo essay / guide.
All Hiking Trails in the San Juan National Forest click here.
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Pagosa’s Best Fishing Rivers and Lakes click here.
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Need lodging?
Click below for Pagosa.com approved accommodations.
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Bruce Spruce Ranch PO Box 296 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Fourteen rustic, summer log cabins and one large, modern log cabin which rents year round. One bedroom to five bedrooms. RV park. Many activities available on site. Stocked fishing pond.970-264-5374 | Visit our Website |
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Cabins at Hartland Ranch PO Box 3392 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Come enjoy our 85-acre paradise with majestic views of the Continental Divide. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom luxury log homes. Perfect for the whole family or a romantic getaway970-264-1111 | 866-377-1115 | Website |
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Fireside Cabins1600 E. Hwy 160 Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 |
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Hart’s Rocky Mountain Retreat 2297 Highway 84, Pagosa Springs, CO Hart’s Rocky Mountain Retreat offers luxury log cabin vacation homes for folks wanting to get away and experience the beauty and pleasures of the Rocky Mountains.970-264-0123 | 888-441-0023Visit our Website |
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L Bar Z Ranch Cabins 2244 East Hwy. 160, ngs, Colorado New log cabin or rustic log cabin with all the modern conveniences. Overlooking San Juan River. Private fishing. Hunters welcome! 970-264-5548 | Cell: 970-946-0402| Web Site |
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Sportsman’s Campground & Mountain Cabins 2095 Taylor Lane, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 Family & pet friendly. Spacious & shaded full hook up RV sites & mountain cabins. Outside of town in the national forest. Free W-Fi, playground, general store, horseback rides. Hike, fish, hunt, RELAX!” 970-731-2300 | Visit our Website |
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