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• Durango, CO

  • Start
    1 Oct 2025
  • End
    5 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Alpen Rose Campground 27847 US-550, Durango, CO 81301
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  RV TRIP
  DURANGO, CO

  Oct 1-5, 2025

  

  Campground
  Alpen Rose RV Park
  27847 Hwy. 550 North, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-5540
  Alpen Rose RV Park is located in the peaceful Animas River Valley,
  only five miles from historic downtown Durango.
  Free WiFi, restrooms, showers, dog park, dog wash, laundry room, pickleball, laundry, propane, e-bike rentals, Good Sam discount,

  Rates:  $75-$100 / night depends on site
  Make your own reservations. (970) 247-5540
  https://alpenroservpark.com/

  Cancellation Policy

  DEPOSITS
  1-7 Days      1 night/plus tax

  CANCELLATIONS
  1.      30+ days before arrival:  $50 charge (Deposit - $50 will be refunded)

  2.      15 - 30 days before arrival:   Deposit or $100 charge, whichever is less

  3.      0 - 14 days before arrival:      NO REFUND of deposit
  
  

  There are more Durango restaurants per capita than San Francisco!

  Durango is 12th wealthiest small U.S. town

  San Juan National Forest and San Juan Mountains offers hundreds of miles of world-class mountain biking, hiking, rock climbing, plus fishing and boating on the Animas River, Lake Nighthorse, Haviland Lake, and more.

   

  
  

  Train
  Durango to Silverton RT

  The Silverton Train departs daily at 9:00AM
    Departing Durango 9:00AM, arriving Silverton 12:30PM

    Departing Silverton 2:45PM, arriving Durango 6:15PM

  $118 per person RT plus tax with group discount -enclosed car

   

  Durango Cowboy Gathering    

  Oct 1-5
  
  Saturday 8am-12pm Parade / Social           Downtown Durango

  music, poetry, storytelling, and magnificent horse events.

  Attend the many events offered to immerse yourself in authentic ranch life and Western tradition. Go on a ride through the stunning San Juans with Bears Ranch. Enjoy the mountains' beauty while celebrating the rich history of Colorado's ranches. Experience Western heritage events offered through exhibits showcasing saddle-making or blacksmithing. Try out new things like the trick roping demonstration or support the future generation of Western agriculture at youth group events. 

   Other Things to Do

  Jeep Tours

  Horseback riding Google search

  Downtown Durango shopping / browsing

  Drive to Silverton  42 miles

  Canyons of the Ancients National Park  70 miles from Alpen Rose Campground trails, driving open. Visitor / museum center closed

  Mesa Verde National Park  60 miles -trails, driving open. Cliff dwelling closed, visitor center closed

  Hiking Animas River Trail -through center of Durango

  Pre-Trip

  Bar D Chuckwagon
  Tickets can be purchased online or by phone at 970-247-5753.
  $39-$57 Dinner / Show   Cancellations can be made up until 24 hours in advance.
  Last Show of the Season Sept 30
  

  Wagonmasters: Daniel Stasi (815) 762-3636 and Ronna Heinig (815) 762-2265

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