South Fork, CO

Travel Guide

H3F2EK Waterfall at Big Meadow lake, South Fork, Colordo
Spent the night in this cabin at the top of Elwood Pass at an altitude of 11,345 feet. Elwood Cabin was built at the beginning of the 1900’s. It was used by telephone lineman. The cabin was donated to the forest service in the 50’s. What an incredible place to spend the night in. Then to our surprise it even snowed a bit this 26th of September.
Crater Lake near Elwood Pass in Colorado. The hike in from Elwood Pass is 3.5 miles in starting at 11,345ft topping out at about 12,500ft before dropping about 1000ft to the lake.  Beautiful hike and great place to stop and enjoy.
Summitville was an old mining town high in the SanJuan mountains. More than a quarter million Troy ounces of gold was mined here between 1873-1959. Now an EPA superfund site due to the chemicals leaching into the surrounding area. Mining has been stopped but very cool to go up to Summitville at an altitude of about 11,500 ft and walk around the old wooden structures left by the inhabitants. In 1885 there were up to 250 mining claims at this site.  #winterwonders
Rio Grand National Forest Colorado.

Beautiful drive and excellent area to explore.  I will be coming back to this area for sure. #RoadTrip

Where to stay in South Fork

View of Bluff near North Clear Creek Falls Park in Colorado

Rio Vista Estates

While visiting Rio Vista Estates, you might make a stop by sights like Rio Grande National Forest and Rio Grande.

Rio Vista Estates
Panoramic of Wolf Creek Pass, Colorado.

Rivers Edge

While visiting Rivers Edge, you might make a stop by sights like Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande.

Rivers Edge
A Scenic View from the West Fork Valley Overlook in Colorado

Ponderosa Pines

5/5(1 area review)

While Ponderosa Pines isn't home to many top sights, Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Anglers are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ponderosa Pines
Beaver Creek Reservoir, South Fork, Colorado

Beaver Mountain

Though Beaver Mountain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rio Grande Club and Wolf Creek Anglers.

Beaver Mountain
LOGE Wolf Creek

LOGE Wolf Creek

3 out of 5
31042 US Highway 160 South Fork CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$104 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$116 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this lodge in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (728 reviews)
We had a really nice big lodge, books and games and stuff TVs if you wanna watch sports and make sandwiches in different foods and drink drinks till 8 PM every night Very friendly great places to stay!!!

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

LOGE Wolf Creek
Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge

2.5 out of 5
30359 US Hwy 160 South Fork CO
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$75 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rio Grande Club and Denver and Rio Grande Western ...
8/10 Very Good! (324 reviews)
Everything thing was great

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Rainbow Lodge
Four Seasons Lodge

Four Seasons Lodge

2.5 out of 5
30362 US Hwy 160 South Fork CO
$79 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$88 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and archery on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (526 reviews)
Nice bed, quiet room, great price. I will stay here again

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Four Seasons Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

Grandview Cabins & RV Resort

3 out of 5
0613 Highway 149 South Fork CO
Stay at this cabin in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and Rio ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
Very clean, quiet, friendly. Love this place!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Grandview Cabins & RV Resort
The perfect cozy riverside getaway close to Wolf Creek Ski Area & pet friendly

The perfect cozy riverside getaway close to Wolf Creek Ski Area & pet friendly

South Fork CO
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in South Fork. Enjoy laundry facilities, a pool table, and patios. Popular attractions Denver and Rio Grande Western ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
Perfect group ski house!

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

The perfect cozy riverside getaway close to Wolf Creek Ski Area & pet friendly
Riverside Meadows Cabins

Riverside Meadows Cabins

3 out of 5
2 Dodge City Road South Fork CO
Stay at this cabin in South Fork. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Wolf Creek Anglers and Rio Grande Club are located ...
Riverside Meadows Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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