About Pagosa Springs

Welcome to Pagosa Springs, a mountain community infused with the rich history of ancient cultures (Ute, Navajo, Hopi Tribes), descendants of the Spanish Conquistadors and the cowboys of the old west. In addition to being the showplace and home of many renowned western artists, our town is known for natural hot springs. The name "Pagosa Springs" is derived from the Southern Ute Indian word "pagosah", which means "healing waters".

Pagosa Springs is nestled in the San Juan Mountains and Southern Ute Indian lands just 30 minutes west of the Continental Divide and the Wolf Creek Ski Area. You will easily find Pagosa Springs at the intersections of U.S. Highway 160 and State Highway 84 in southwest Colorado within driving distance to several major cities:

• Durango, CO · 61 miles
• Cortez, CO · 110 miles
• Denver, CO · 270 miles
• Farmington, NM · 95 miles
• Santa Fe, NM · 160 miles
• Albuquerque, NM · 212 miles
• Phoenix, AZ · 501 miles
• Oklahoma City, OK · 654 miles
• Dallas, TX · 658 miles

Pagosa Springs welcomes visitors from all corners of the world to enjoy top class hiking, fishing, skiing, hunting, and of course, art. With an average of 300 days of sunshine and four spectacular seasons, Pagosa Springs is an extraordinary place to visit.

More Pagosa Springs, CO Information

Arts Perspective

Pagosa Springs Chamber of Commerce

Town of Pagosa Springs

Weather

Map of Pagosa Springs Area

Transportation & Road Conditions

Airports

San Juan National Forest

Wolf Creek Ski Resort

Chimney Rock

Durango Chamber of Commerce

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

Durango Mountain Resort