Basecamp for Autumn Adventure!

South Fork is the perfect basecamp for your Colorado fall travels and color-watching!

[1] Silver Thread Scenic Byway  Follow as it weaves in and out of towns filled with remarkable stories pulled from a rich history, alluring outdoor adventures, and stunning scenery.

[2] Visit South Fork during Colorfest. Access our glorious backcountry for an unrivaled Fall Colors Tour! Bring a car, ATV, OHV, jeep or bike from mid-September to mid-October. Be sure to join us for our annual Hog Roast!

[3] True Mountain Golf: South Fork’s 18-hole championship golf course offers the ultimate mountain golf experience.

[4] It's tough to beat fall fly fishing on the Gold Medal Waters of the Rio Grande. South Fork boasts the longest stretch of these waters in the entire state: nearly 20 miles! There's also an abundance of creeks, lakes, and reservoirs complete with tons of wildlife.

[5] Geological Wonders & Waterfalls Experience the power of place while exploring Wheeler Geologic Area. Fall is a great time of year to visit North Clear Creek Falls, the most photographed waterfall in Colorado!

Plan your Trip:

Family Trip with Fall Colors     Fall Adventures in South Fork

South Fork provides visitors with abundant all-season activities from hunting and fishing to skiing, golf, horseback riding and wildlife viewing. Surrounded by nearly 2 million acres of national forest, limitless historical, cultural and recreational activities await visitors. Lodging is available in cabins, motels, RV parks and campgrounds. Our community also offers a unique restaurant selection, eclectic shops and galleries, and plenty of sporting and recreation suppliers. Breathtaking scenery and family-oriented adventure will captivate and draw you back, year after year.

Winter brings the “most snow in Colorado” to Wolf Creek Ski Area. Snowmobilers, cross country skiers and snowshoers will find 255 miles of winter recreation trails, plus plenty of room to play. The area also offers ice fishing, skating and sleigh rides.

Spring/Summer showcases South Fork as a base camp for a multitude of outdoor activities, events, sightseeing, history, culture, and relaxation.

Fall sees nature explode into color, as the dark green forest becomes splashed with shades of yellow, red, and orange. Hunters will delight in the crossroads of three hunting units that boast an abundance of trophy elk and deer.