Local Activities

Things to Do in Platoro

Fishing

Fish the nearby Conejos River & many un-posted streams including several miles of quality "wild trout waters." There are dozens of high-country lakes that produce excellent trophy fishing. Platoro Reservoir, just minutes away, is stocked with Browns, Rainbows, and Kokanee Salmon.

Hunting

Platoro offers a great opportunity for hunting of big game.

Colorado hunting seasons vary by species and weapon type. Be sure to plan your trip accordingly. Deer and Elk are lottery draw-only tags. You must apply the year before. Make your reservations early.

Bicycling

The Tour Divide bicycle route comes through Platoro and we enjoy hosting riders for a nice rest and shower before they continue south.

Hiking + Backpacking

Dozens of trails to hike! Trails vary from an easy, day-hike to more difficult, overnight adventures into remote regions. Numerous national forest trails, including the continental divide trail that takes you too many high mountain lakes and streams.

ATV / UTV Trails

Platoro is close to some of the best 4x4 trails in the SW Colorado! Some favorites are listed below:

Devil Mountain Trail Complex
Quartz Meadow and Elwood pass via FR 667 East Fork Road
Greyback Mountain and Elwood Pass via FR 390 Tucker Ponds Road
Park Creek Road - FR 380
Pinos Creek and Summitville Roads
Kerr Lake Road #257
Blowout Pass/Summitville

We recommend checking out these resources as you plan your trip

Pagosa Adventure Rentals

South Fork, CO

onX Maps

Local Hunting

Whether you tent camp rent a cabin or use the local outfitter, stop in and warm up in our lodge. Boots may be necessary as the stories get quite deep.

Elk and Deer Hunting are all draw-only tags you will need to apply with the (DOW) the year before. We do not offer any over-the counter hunting tags so make sure you are set before you arrive.

Local Fishing

Whether you are a seasoned fly fisherman or novice worm drowner, Platoro is the place to fish. From fly fishing the gold medal trout waters of the Conejos or taking it easy on the banks of Platoro reservoir. Throwing steal works well in the rivers and the lakes. You can never go wrong by drowning a worm or two. Or use the local outfitter to take you on the lake or on horseback to high mountain streams and lakes. Check out our fly shop in the lodge.

Trout (Rainbow, Brook, Brown, Splake, Cutthroat, Cutbow) and Salmon

Get your license from the Colorado division of wildlife: (DOW)