Activities around Vallecito

Launch a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddle board right from our private shores! Make use of our complimentary lake gear to get out and enjoy the water.

Vallecito Lake is the premier recreational lake in the Four Corners. Offering fishing boat, pontoon boat, kayak, SUP, and canoe rentals along with slips, buoy service, fuel, and store, Vallecito Marina and Yacht Club is a full-service operation open 7 days a week from May through September from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Come here to purchase fishing, boating, and OHV permits.

In the aftermath of the 2002 Missionary Ridge fire, local artist Chad Haspels began to create carvings that represent the community’s rebirth despite such devastating loss. Now, you can take the Tour of Carvings and view each individual carving and learn about their unique representation of the Vallecito Lake community’s efforts to restore the valley.

Explore Vallecito Creek, Lake Eileen, East Creek, and the Pine River trails. Let the clear mountain air rejuvenate and invigorate as you follow wooded paths, cross bubbling brooks, and climb mountains. Trail maps can be found in your cabin binder. We are also happy to print out maps to take with you on the hike, just ask!

All wheel or 4 wheel drive required. Middle Mountain road is a popular fire road which gives access to miles of off-road trails (permits available for purchase at Vallecito Marina) beginning just 2.5 miles from Elk Point Lodge. Altitude ATV rentals (durangoatv.com) is located conveniently on Middle Mountain road if you'd like to rent some adventure! But you don't need to have and OHV to enjoy Middle Mountain Road: the views from the comfort of your vehicle are just as astonishing. Be sure to be aware of altitude sickness symptoms, as you will be climbing 3000+ feet in elevation over the course of 10 miles and will be close to 11,000'.