Things To Do
Activity Map
A few of our favorite places/things to do in the Durango area. Includes areas to camp, hiking and biking trails, and a few places to visit on your trip
Haviland Lake
Haviland Lake is less than two miles from Chris Park campground. The 80-acre, no-wake lake offers boating, canoeing and fishing. Accessible fishing docks are located on the lakeshore.
Chris Park / Haviland Lake Trail System
This trail includes a series of interconnected trails that meander through the Haviland and Chris Park area. Included in the trail system are: Aspen Loop #720: 1.25 mile Hermosa View Trail #721: 0.9 miles Golf Wall Trail #732: 0.25 miles off of U.S. 550 Lech Trail #722 (Cave Connector): 0.5 mile Chris Park Trail #723: 0.75 miles Waterdog Trot Trail #725: 0.6 miles Cowboy Cutoff Trail #724: 0.4 miles Haviland View Trail #731: 1.1 miles Lupine Trace Trail #729: 0.5 mile Wagon Trail #532: 1.1 miles Miners Trace Trail #730: 1.75 miles
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
"Relive the Wild West on the Historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad! For 140 years, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad has been transporting passengers through the remote, scenic wilderness and high mountain landscape of the San Juan National Forest. A National Historic Landmark and one of the most popular heritage railroads in North America, this train offers a unique, affordable, family-friendly travel experience that combines Colorado’s colorful pioneering and mining histories with unparalleled backcountry beauty."