Rio Grande National Forest Tours

Photo by Terence Grandfield
Photo by Terence Grandfield
Photo by Terence Grandfield
Photo by Terence Grandfield
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Photo by Eric & Kristy's Adventures
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Photo by Kristal Tadano
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Photo by Don Sears

Reviews of Rio Grande National Forest

4.7
Top Destination
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5 - Excellent 72%
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4 - Good 27%
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5/5 - Excellent

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Beautiful

5/5 - Excellent

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Allow more time along Hwy 149 and do your homework, much more to see than the travel books indicate.  Local brochures explain more about the Silver Thread Scenic Byway.

Popular places to visit

I cannot pass by North Clear Creek Falls without stopping and be awed by this. On CO 149 between Creed and Lake City.

North Clear Creek Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at North Clear Creek Falls during your travels in Creede. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

North Clear Creek Falls

Last Chance Mine

5/5(3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Last Chance Mine, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Creede. Amble around the area's parks or experience its entertainment venues.

Last Chance Mine

Bachelor Loop Interpretive Site

You can learn about the history of Creede with a stop at Bachelor Loop Interpretive Site. Amble around the area's parks or experience its entertainment venues.

Bachelor Loop Interpretive Site

Creede Underground Mining Museum

5/5(12 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Creede Underground Mining Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Creede. Experience the area's entertainment venues and museums.

Creede Underground Mining Museum

Creede Historic Museum

4/5(7 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Creede Historic Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Creede. Experience the area's entertainment venues and museums.

Creede Historic Museum

Wheeler Geologic Area

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wheeler Geologic Area during your travels in Creede. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene.

Wheeler Geologic Area

Best Lodging Options Near Rio Grande National Forest

Cozy Log Cabin Escape In the Heart of Creede!
Cozy Log Cabin Escape In the Heart of Creede!
3 out of 5
Creede
Cozy Log Cabin Escape In the Heart of Creede!
Cottonwood Cove
Cottonwood Cove
2.5 out of 5
13046 CO-149, South Fork, CO
Cottonwood Cove
Quality Inn & Suites
Quality Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
182 East Frontage Rd, South Fork, CO
Quality Inn & Suites
Four Seasons Lodge
Four Seasons Lodge
2.5 out of 5
30362 US Hwy 160, South Fork, CO
Four Seasons Lodge
LOGE Wolf Creek
LOGE Wolf Creek
2 out of 5
31042 US Highway 160, South Fork, CO
LOGE Wolf Creek
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