Turtle Lake Travel Guide
Durango
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Things to do

Million Dollar Highway Audio Tour: Self-Guided Drive
Top hotels in Turtle Lake

Comfort Inn & Suites Durango
"I will not stay at this location again. I have stayed here 4 previous times in last 5 years and this was horrible."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
"Breakfast was great! The room was nice but it was weird to have glass doors that you could see through for the room."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Historic Strater Hotel
"It’s really a period-piece hotel and that’s the big part of its charm. But with this charm comes limitations. The rooms are tiny, and the bathrooms are problematic. But it is clean, the restaurant is nice, the decor is authentic, and the location is perfect for the downtown area. I’ll probably check ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Boundary Hotel By Terra Vi Durango
"Loved it"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Adobe Inn
"Air conditioning units in the room"
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
"Well maintained with curteous and professional staff. Did not enjoy paying an additional $14 for parking."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Turtle Lake

Historic Downtown Durango
The abundant dining options and stunning river views are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Downtown Durango. A stop by Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad or Animas River Trail might round out your trip.

Columbine Lake
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbine Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Purgatory Resort and Electra Lake.

North Main District
If you're spending some time in North Main District, Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River are top sights worth seeing.
Durango West
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Durango West and surrounding area, you can visit San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office and Ski Hesperus.
Sky Ridge
While Sky Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hillcrest Golf Club and Durango Community Recreation Center.






