Columbine Lake Travel Guide
Durango
Visit Columbine Lake
Things to do
Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Columbine Lake
Kendall Mountain Lodge
The Avon
"The Avon is a wonderful, funky "experience" into a bygone era in a partially restored 125-year-old hotel which offers both private rooms and much lower priced comfortable bunkbed sleeping in 3 and 5 person dorm rooms. It is a very communal space with"
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
The Wyman Hotel
"Location couldn’t be better. Parking convenient. The charm that came staying in a hotel from a 100 years ago not lost in the contemporary renovation of the room."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
The Bent Elbow Hotel
"Updated room. Very quaint."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
The Alma House Inn
"We really loved the hospitality. Check in we were surprised there were bikes to ride hot tub to enjoy but the best is sitting in the yard watching hummingbirds. Great place to stay if you want to enjoy Silverton for a night."
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026
Altus Lodge
Where to stay in Columbine Lake
Historic Downtown Durango
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Durango. A stop by Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or Animas River Trail might round out your trip.
North Main District
If you're spending some time in North Main District, Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River are top sights worth seeing.
Dalton Ranch
If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.
Animas River District
While visiting Animas River District, you might make a stop by sights like Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River Trail.
Sky Ridge
While Sky Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hillcrest Golf Club and Durango Community Recreation Center.
