Mid-September to Early October
Fall is the perfect time for your mountain adventure! Beautiful colors, lots of activities, and NO CROWDS! Surrounded by 2 million acre of national forest, South Fork is the perfect place for a laid-back weekend adventure.
Hog Roast, Live Music & Bonfire: Saturday October 4, 2025
Celebrate fall in South Fork, CO! This family-friendly celebration of fall is the perfect addition to a weekend getaway to see the fall colors! Join us for free dinner w/ all sides included and a cash beer garden. We'll have a large bonfire and live music.
Free entry • Cash Bar • 5:00-9:00pm, South Fork Community Building
Colorfest Tour of Fall Splendor
What is Colorfest? It's a glorious time of year to explore the mountains: Access our glorious back-country for an unrivaled tour of Rocky Mountain fall colors! There are no crowds in South Fork, but the roads and trails are abundant! Head out in your car, ATV, jeep or mountain bike; Hike through the shimmering golden forests, or fish your way down the aspen-bordered Rio Grande.
Download our favorite driving tours here: Top 5 Fall Color Drives
Get up-to-date information on peak colors as our mountains transform
