When is the best time to go to Turtle Lake?

The best time to go to Turtle Lake is during the summer months, from June to August, for warm weather activities, or in late spring and early autumn for fewer crowds and pleasant conditions. Summer is ideal for those looking to enjoy the lake's namesake activities. With average temperatures in the 70s and 80s Fahrenheit, it's great for swimming, boating, and paddleboarding. The nearby hiking trails are fully accessible, and outdoor dining options are plentiful. Families often find this season great for a classic lake vacation. For travelers who prefer a quieter experience with comfortable weather, late spring (May) and early autumn (September to early October) are excellent choices. Temperatures are mild, typically in the 60s and 70s, making it suitable for hiking and exploring the area's natural beauty without the peak season crowds.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Turtle Lake.

How much is the nightly rate at a Turtle Lake hotel?

Prices for hotels in Turtle Lake often vary, but you can find a great deal on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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A modern bar area with wooden accents, a coffee machine, and a menu board.

1. Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

North Main District, 2.3 mi from Turtle Lake

Ankica

$80 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden hot tub with steps, surrounded by tall grasses and trees, with a sunset in the background.

2. Adventure Inn Durango

North Main District, 2 mi from Turtle Lake

Tina

$69 nightly

Nov 20 - Nov 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a breakfast bar, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

3. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Durango

North Main District, 3.1 mi from Turtle Lake

Dan

$47 nightly

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor patio with multiple tables and chairs, stone walls, and a pergola structure.

4. Hampton Inn Durango

North Main District, 2 mi from Turtle Lake

Gustavo

$114 nightly

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Total with taxes and fees

A restaurant with a kitchen area, dining tables, and chairs.

5. Quality Inn Durango

North Main District, 2.4 mi from Turtle Lake

john

$62 nightly

Nov 23 - Nov 24

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy interior with a wooden reception desk, a laptop, and a potted plant.

6. Siesta Motel

North Main District, 2.1 mi from Turtle Lake

Elliot

$87 nightly

Dec 13 - Dec 14

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with a geodesic dome ceiling, stone flooring, and lounge chairs.

7. Baymont by Wyndham Durango

North Main District, 2.1 mi from Turtle Lake

Tonja

$65 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

A Comfort Inn & Suites with a well-lit entrance, stone pillars, and flags.

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Durango

5.5 mi from Turtle Lake

Darell

$80 nightly

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a granite countertop, dark wood cabinets, and a large abstract painting of a tree.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Durango

5.9 mi from Turtle Lake

David

$67 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a river and hills.

10. Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG

Animas River District, 3.6 mi from Turtle Lake

Brandi

$119 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

11. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area

Historic Downtown Durango, 4.2 mi from Turtle Lake

Cody

$102 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows providing natural light.

12. Sleep Inn Durango

7.3 mi from Turtle Lake

Todd

$84 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, stone walls, and a view of a mountain.

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Durango

6.2 mi from Turtle Lake

Christopher

$107 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

A Burger Theory restaurant with a stone facade, outdoor seating, and a visible entrance.

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG

4 mi from Turtle Lake

Douglas

$92 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

A historic building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a prominent corner location.

15. Historic Strater Hotel

Historic Downtown Durango, 4 mi from Turtle Lake

Anita

$124 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hot tub with a metal railing, surrounded by a brick wall and potted plants.

16. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Historic Downtown Durango, 4.3 mi from Turtle Lake

Alicia

$104 nightly

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

A wooden gazebo with a glass enclosure, surrounded by a wooden fence and a tree.

17. Caboose Motel

North Main District, 2.1 mi from Turtle Lake

Royce

$69 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

A building entrance with a wooden ceiling, a sign with a bull's head, and a potted plant with red flowers.

18. Adobe Inn

North Main District, 3 mi from Turtle Lake

Brian

$50 nightly

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a covered walkway, and a landscaped area with plants.

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Durango

6.3 mi from Turtle Lake

Gerald

$105 nightly

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, a kitchen in the background, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

20. MainStay Suites Durango

7.2 mi from Turtle Lake

Sandra

$103 nightly

Nov 29 - Nov 30

Total with taxes and fees

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Compare popular hotels in Turtle Lake

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango	2.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 374 reviews	View
Siesta Motel	2.5 star property	9.6 Exceptional 355 reviews	View
Adventure Inn Durango	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 77 reviews	View
Historic Strater Hotel	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,157 reviews	View

Where to stay in Turtle Lake

Find the best Turtle Lake areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A steam locomotive numbered 481 on a railway track with a caboose labeled "Durango & Silverton."

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.

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A mountain lake with clear blue water, surrounded by green hills and rocky peaks.

Columbine Lake

While Columbine Lake might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Purgatory Resort and Electra Lake.

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A train traveling through a forested area with rocky hills in the background.

North Main District

While visiting North Main District, you might make a stop by sights like Animas River and Durango Community Recreation Center.

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Aspen Trails

Though Aspen Trails might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lemon Reservoir and Horse Thief Park.

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Sky Ridge

Sky Ridge might not have many top sights, but Hillcrest Golf Club and Animas River are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Top Turtle Lake Hotel Reviews

Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

10/10 Excellent

"I like this place because it's newly remolded in a good location next to the grocery store and some decent restaurants and the staff are awesome. It's not fancy. But it's clean."

Historic Strater Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"What a treasure this hotel is! I am so sad we only stayed one night. The entire property is a history lesson. They’ve gone above and beyond to make this a destination property. Not only is it historical, but you have a walking museum inside the property. We enjoyed a great evening at the bar chatting with staff. The next day we enjoyed lunch in the saloon, and the staff was equally engaging. My room was beyond beautiful and definitely memorable. The antiques were insane. I had the most wonderful night sleep. The bed and bedding was fabulous. All the furniture in the room were a throwback in time but in great condition. The bathroom was very suitable. It really was a dream property. I want to go back there soon."

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Our top choices for Turtle Lake hotels

1. Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

2. Adventure Inn Durango

3. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Durango

4. Hampton Inn Durango

5. Quality Inn Durango

6. Siesta Motel

7. Baymont by Wyndham Durango

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Durango

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Durango

10. Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG

11. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area

12. Sleep Inn Durango

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Durango

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG

15. Historic Strater Hotel

16. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

17. Caboose Motel

18. Adobe Inn

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Durango

20. MainStay Suites Durango

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Where to stay in Turtle Lake

Historic Downtown Durango

Columbine Lake

North Main District

Aspen Trails

Sky Ridge

Top Turtle Lake Hotel Reviews

Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

Historic Strater Hotel

Adobe Inn

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG

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Our top choices for Turtle Lake hotels

1. Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

2. Adventure Inn Durango

3. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Durango

4. Hampton Inn Durango

5. Quality Inn Durango

6. Siesta Motel

7. Baymont by Wyndham Durango

8. Comfort Inn & Suites Durango

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Durango

10. Holiday Inn Express Durango Downtown-Animas River by IHG

11. Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area

12. Sleep Inn Durango

13. Springhill Suites by Marriott Durango

14. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Durango Downtown by IHG

15. Historic Strater Hotel

16. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

17. Caboose Motel

18. Adobe Inn

19. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Durango

20. MainStay Suites Durango

Compare popular hotels in Turtle Lake

Where to stay in Turtle Lake

Historic Downtown Durango

Columbine Lake

North Main District

Aspen Trails

Sky Ridge

Top Turtle Lake Hotel Reviews

Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango

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