Title: Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca

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# Rio Grande National Forest Tours and Activities

![I cannot pass by North Clear Creek Falls without stopping and be awed by this. On CO 149 between Creed and Lake City.  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/93583/92f143c3-6306-49e0-89a2-04f9d303dbd4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![North Clear Creek Falls in between Creede and Lake City on CO149.  Stopped many times at this fall but never with snow still on the ground.  ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/93583/7e005d96-92d1-4786-b3d1-bc04c1cc16ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Clear creek falls, CO](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/93583/35c9029a-a8b9-4b6e-9329-f900c51658dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![View of Creede, Colorado, USA from the Bachelor Historic Loop. Driving the loop passes old abandoned mining structures and beautiful scenery. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/93583/2b7867a6-3989-48f0-bc90-6241b011e62b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Passing through Creede, Colorado, these happy wildflowers greeted road-weary bones...We love that you live in such a gorgeous part of our state, Pam❣️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/93583/6210a2d1-e9bf-4df9-9ade-86820e6e3d64.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Rio Grande National Forest

Activities

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## Plan a trip to see Rio Grande National Forest

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

![Summit Villa BnB](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90290000/90288500/90288427/2d195ce4_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### Summit Villa BnB

CA $518

per person

Jun 10 - Jun 13

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Calgary (YYC) to Denver (DEN)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (113 reviews)

Host is the best, personally welcomed upon arrival. Breakfast enjoyable. Night caretaker also a joy. Def recommend.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2026

![the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19300/19267/b71262da_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Downtown Denver

CA $1,150

per person

May 28 - Jun 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Calgary (YYC) to Denver (DEN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,274 reviews)

Perfectly positioned for any events down town. Many things are within walking distance.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

![The Source Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27574000/27573949/8950557a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

### The Source Hotel

Five Points

CA $1,091

per person

May 28 - Jun 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Calgary (YYC) to Denver (DEN)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,016 reviews)

On the edge of the city’s Rino district. About a 15 minute walk to the bars and restaurants on Walnut and Larimer. Friendly staff, market restaurants on the 2nd floor. Nice stay

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

### Popular places to visit

![Early morning light in spring brightens trees in Coller State Wildlife Area, located along the Rio Grande and the road to Creede in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado
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#### Coller State Wildlife Area

Explore the great outdoors at Coller State Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in South Fork. Discover the area's mountain views and seek out the ski slopes. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Coller-State-Wildlife-Area-South-Fork.d6329316.Vacation-Attraction)

![Large Mine Buildings Teeter on the Edge of a Mountain in Creede Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532645472/08bc825a-8a1b-4b94-9999-8c82937bd5cb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Last Chance Mine

You can browse the exhibits at Last Chance Mine, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Creede. Amble around the area's parks or experience its entertainment venues. 

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![Heavily eroded formations of volcanic ash at Wheeler Geological Area near Creede Colorado](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532645473/a9379506-ccbc-4aed-a378-c6e53ab0407d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Wheeler Geologic Area

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Wheeler Geologic Area during your travels in Creede. Experience the area's entertainment venues and theater scene. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Wheeler-Geologic-Area-Creede.d553248621532645473.Vacation-Attraction)

![Bowtie Arch, a pothole arch from pothole broken through, Moab](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/641530355487346688/667129a1-0d76-4656-b2af-7a6e8e3fd873.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Natural Arch Trailhead

You can take time to visit Natural Arch Trailhead during your travels to Del Norte. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Natural-Arch-Trailhead-Alamosa.d641530355487346688.Vacation-Attraction)

![Bridge over Platte River in Confluence Park, part of the Riverfront Park neighborhood in downtown Denver, Colorado.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/879645293485105152/6e03c1ab-d2d0-410b-86e1-b075f7aad275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Riverfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Riverfront Park, a lovely green space in Del Norte. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses. 

[](https://expedia.ca/Riverfront-Park-Del-Norte.d879645293485105152.Vacation-Attraction)

![Dream Lake at the Rocky Mountain National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/879645465583714304/facce709-1307-432e-a28c-fed17a0419f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### North Park

Explore the great outdoors at North Park, a lovely green space in Del Norte. Savor the area's restaurants and coffeehouses. 

[](https://expedia.ca/North-Park-Del-Norte.d879645465583714304.Vacation-Attraction)

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![Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105310000/105310000/105309960/5ab124d7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Secluded Off-Grid Mountain Retreat | Pet-Friendly | National Forest

 Creede CO

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Aspen Inn - Summer Suite

 Creede CO

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![Hot Tub, Unparallel Views, Dogs Welcome, Walk to Downtown Creede](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78777600/78777522/532b7bb7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hot Tub, Unparallel Views, Dogs Welcome, Walk to Downtown Creede

 Creede CO

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Aspen Inn - Starry Night

 Creede CO

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The Peggy!

 Creede CO

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 Creede CO

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Aspen Inn - Spring Suite (Euro King)

 Creede CO

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Unmatched Panoramic Mountain Views | Pet Friendly | Walk to Downtown Creede

 Creede CO

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New Listing! Downtown Creede Cabin | Walk to Theater, Shops, & Restaurants

 Creede CO

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