Accommodation
There is no Wolf Creek accommodation on-mountain. Accommodations for Wolf Creek are located in the towns of Pagosa Springs (24 miles away) and South Fork (18 miles away).
South Fork Colorado Hotels and Accommodation
South Fork in Colorado is a small town with a population of about 530. It’s a very laid-back town where glitz and glamour are not the highest priority, the nightlife is far from vibrant, and there’s only a handful of options for evening dining. Nevertheless staying in South Fork has many advantages over Pagosa Springs. Firstly dedicated powderhounds will want to stay in South Fork as the road on this side of the pass is more likely to be open during and after a storm. Imagine the glee of riding all the fresh tracks, knowing that the punters staying over in Pagosa Springs have to sit in the hot springs all day because they can’t get to Wolf Creek! Those wanting to go
cat skiing with San Juan Snowcat should also stay in South Fork, because the meeting point in Creede is on the South Fork side of the pass. Other advantages are that the drive up to Wolf Creek is quicker and less windy from the South Fork side, and that accommodations are incredibly affordable.
Many of the motels and hotels in South Fork fit into the “cheap” category, and are great for those travelling on a complete shoestring. There are a few stand-out properties that provide decent quality whilst remaining good value for money.
The
Allington Inn and Suites on highway 160 (the main street) provides hotel accommodation in spacious rooms. The hotel is a little dated, but the quality of accommodation is many steps above the motels in South Fork, and the quality of service is great for a hotel of its calibre. The hotel also has facilities such as an indoor pool and hot tub, so it’s popular with families. In order to be competitive with the cheap motels, they have great winter special offers such as the “best kept secret in Colorado” (2010 special) - a hotel room for up to four people for only $59 a night – bonanza! See the powderhounds
review of the Allington Inn for more information.
Ute Bluff Lodge is located a couple of miles outside the city limits in a gorgeous setting. They offer log cabins that accommodate two to ten people, as well as lodge rooms that sleep up to 4 persons. Rates are very reasonable.
If you’re looking for luxury and plenty of space, stay at a
River Club townhome. The vacation home rentals range in size from 2 bedroom condos with rates of $240 a night up to 5 bedroom/4 bathroom palaces for $300 a night. Special rates are afforded for weekly and monthly vacation rentals. The River Club houses are located opposite the country club, the Rio Grande Club, so if you don’t want to cook at home it’s easy to pop across the road for a lovely meal each night.
Lodgings near South Fork
There are a few accommodations on the Wolf Creek side of South Fork. One example is the Lonesome Dove that provides super cheap cabin accommodation. Another is the
Wolf Creek Ranch Hotel, with the claim to fame of being the closest lodging to Wolf Creek. This is ideal for powderhounds who want the morning freshies but also want to sleep in. Even though it’s called a hotel, the accommodation style is more like a motel and they also have cabins that go for a song.
Pagosa Springs Lodging
Staying in Pagosa Springs has the disadvantage of potentially missing out on a day of fresh powder, and a longer and more challenging drive up to Wolf Creek. You’ll also have to cope with the pungent smell sulphur smell from the hot springs. On the flip side, Pagosa Springs is a pretty town with a population of about 1,700 so it has more restaurants, cafes and shops, and a fraction of nightlife (but don’t get too excited!). This is probably a better place to stay if the whole family or group don’t want to go skiing, as there is a little more to do. That being said, the winter activities in Pagosa Springs are still very limited.
Pagosa Springs has a range of lodging for moderate to luxury budgets. Don’t expect the same rock bottom prices as in South Fork, but the rates are still very reasonable.
The Springs Resort and Spa is a well known luxury hotel in Pagosa Springs. It is located in the centre of town on the river with the infamous hot spring pools only steps away from the hotel. Accommodations range from standard hotel rooms up to lavish suites.
Also well located and with easy access to hot mineral pools, the
Spa Motel provides more economical lodgings.
On the way out of town along highway 160 (on the Durango side) there are a series of hotels that provide even better value for money, but they will add another 10 minutes to the commute to Wolf Creek.
Pagosa Springs Listings
Wolf Creek Accommodation Listings
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Allington Inn, South Fork
A quality budget motel. Very popular with families & groups. Indoor heated pool, hot tub, gym & plenty more features you would only expect in larger hotels.
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