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Hotel
Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort
Echo Basin Cabin & RV Resort offers a true Colorado getaway with plenty of options for all types of travelers. On site, you'll find 23 rustic A-Frame Cabins, ranging from smaller setups perfect for 4-6 guests to deluxe cabins that comfortably sleep up to 8. Each cabin has its own rustic charm, making them a great choice for families, groups of friends, or anyone who wants a home base just steps away from the celebration. If you prefer camping under the stars, there's a designated tent area where you can pitch a tent for the weekend. For those bringing RVs, Echo Basin has full hookups. Guests booking a cabin, pitching a tent, or bringing an RV just need to mention Payton & Sara or the Riddell/Calvin Wedding when reserving to receive a special wedding discount.
Discount Code - Payton & Sara
Flight
Durango - La Plata County Airport (DRO)
Durango - La Plata County Airport (DRO) is our go-to airport. It’s the closest option, just about 45 minutes from Echo Basin. It's small, easy to navigate, and much less hectic than major hubs. You'll fly in on American Airlines or United, with nonstop service to Denver (DEN), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), and Phoenix (PHX). Since it’s a smaller regional airport, flights can be a bit pricier than larger hubs – mainly due to limited routes, fewer daily flights, and higher operating costs. The upside is convenience: shorter wait times, quick baggage claim, and less stress all around. If you want more flight options and lower prices, check Albuquerque or Montrose.
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Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ) is the nearest major airport, about a 4-hour drive to Echo Basin. Unlike Durango, ABQ is a large hub with tons of flight options and airlines, including budget carriers like Southwest. Frontier, and Spirit, plus all the majors (American, United, Delta, Alaska, JetBlue). Because of the competition and higher volume, flights are usually much cheaper than into Durango. The airport itself is easy to navigate, with plenty of rental car options right on site. Many guests choose ABQ for the savings, even though it adds a road trip, and the drive north into Colorado is beautiful.
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Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)
Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) is about a 2.5-hour drive to Echo Basin. It’s a small but busy mountain-town airport, often used for ski country travelers. You’ll find seasonal direct flights from larger hubs like Denver, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, and Chicago, with United, American, and Southwest among the main carriers. Flights can be more expensive than Albuquerque but often cheaper than Durango, depending on the season. Rental cars are available right at the airport, and the drive into Southwest Colorado is scenic, taking you through mountain passes and wide-open valleys. It’s a great middle-ground option if you want convenience without the higher prices of Durango.
Travel Note
Directions from Durango to Echo Basin
Directions from Durango, CO: 1. Take US-160 W – stay on this road for about 24.7 miles 2. Turn right onto County Road 44 – go 2.4 miles 3. Turn left onto County Road M – continue for 0.8 miles 4. Turn right into the entrance – the Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort will be on your right after 167 feet
Travel Note
Directions from Albuquerque to Echo Basin
Directions from Albuquerque, NM: 1. Get on I-25 N from Tijeras Ave NW and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Ave NE 2. Head north on I-25, then take US-550 N 3. Follow US-550 N all the way to Aztec, NM 4. Exit onto NM-574 / N Light Plant Rd / Old State Hwy 173 5. Continue on NM-574, crossing into Colorado 6. Take CO-140 N to US-160 W in Hesperus, CO 7. Turn left onto US-160 W 8. Drive for about 13 minutes / Distance: 14.1 miles 9. Turn onto County Road 44 10. Continue on Co Rd 44 to your destination
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Directions from Montrose to Echo Basin
Directions from Montrose, CO: 1. Start by taking S Cascade Ave and E Main St to US-550 S / S Townsend Ave 2. Continue on US-550 S 3. Then take CO-145 S toward Montezuma County 4. Follow signs to County Road 44 5. Continue on County Road 44 to reach your destination