La Plata County Travel Guide

Colorado

A lake with mountains in the background.
A train with yellow cars traveling through a mountainous area with a river and autumn-colored trees.
A yellow train on a steep mountain track with a river below.
A train with black and yellow cars traveling through a mountainous area with rocky terrain and trees.
A steam locomotive with the number 482 on a railway track, emitting steam, with a mountainous backdrop and a clear sky.

Popular cities in La Plata County

Durango
Known for Rivers, Mountains and Hiking

Reasons to visit

  • Purgatory Resort
  • Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
  • Animas River Trail
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Bayfield
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Family-friendly

Reasons to visit

  • Vallecito Lake
  • Piedra River Hot Springs
  • Piedra River Trail
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Ignacio
Known for Casinos, Dining and Bowling
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Hesperus
Known for Lakes, Wildlife and Secluded
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Stay near popular La Plata County attractions

A snow-covered mountain resort with a ski lift, buildings, and a clear blue sky.
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Purgatory Resort

9.0/10 (741 reviews)
Ski, sled and snowboard in winter and bike, hike and ride on horseback in summer at this resort in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.
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