- The list below includes 18 free or cheap things to do in or near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, including 25 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Hot Springs & Geysers, Horseback Riding and Rafting.
- From Piedra River Trail to Crater Lake Trail, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Pagosa Springs.
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16 mi North of Hwy 160 on Piedra Rd, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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A moderate hiking trail, Piedra River Trail offers views of cliffs rising on both sides of a sparkling river. The 12 mile trail meanders along the cliffs and the river as well as through scenic canyons.
8.4 Miles
Reaching an elevation of 12,000 feet, the Crater Lake Trail hike lasts about 4 hours and provides views of the Continental Divide and the surrounding area. There is a campsite and lake located at the trail's midpoint.
4.7 Miles
Open since 1986, Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park is a venue to view animals in an environment similar to their natural habitat. The park also offers educational opportunities on animals including mountain lions, deer, and black bears.
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Travelers who wish to drive on Elwood Pass should do so in a 4x4 vehicle. The location provides access to jeep trails, forest access roads, an old gold mine, and a ghost town.
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A hiking trail that rewards intrepid hikers with stunning views, Sheep Creek Trail leads downhill into the Piedra River Hot Springs. The hike takes around 45 minutes from the trailhead to the springs.
1.7 Miles
Bogey's Mini Golf offers the chance to play a game of putt putt golf, barbeque food, and a playground for children to enjoy. The business also provides guests with access to a pavilion with mountain views.
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Pagosa Outside is a local company which specializes in whitewater rafting trips on Rio Chama, the Piedra and upper San Juan rivers. Besides the early and late seaosn river trips, Pagosa Outside also offers whitewater tubing and mountain bike tours.
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538 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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Wilderness Journeys Pagosa Day Tours provides guided tours to Ancient Indian Ruins, white river rafting trips, narrow gauge train tours, and a variety of scenic trips. The tours and recreational activities explore rivers, mountains, deserts, and historic sites.
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2313 Eagle Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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For a small town experience with big time talent, visit Pagosa Springs Center for the Arts. Featuring major theater productions, local theater group plays and musical events, this unexpected gem of a theater offers entertainment for the whole family.
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165 Hot Springs Blvd., Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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The Springs Resort Bathhouse is a Mediterranean style structure which serves as the entrance for soaking pools and is used by the non-hotel guests. The Bathhouse is furnished with heated tile floors and one-touch showers as well as many artistic sculptures.