Visit Rio Grande County

Visit Rio Grande County Gateway to the San Juan Mountains. It is also your Denver Mesa Verde / Durango connection.

Explore wide-open valley views, alpine forests, wildlife migrations, and three vibrant small towns—Monte Vista, Del Norte, and South Fork—where agriculture, history, and outdoor adventure meet. Rio Grande Country is your vacaton hub for...

the towns of Monte Vista, Del Norte, and South Fork, in Rio Grande County Colorado. Colorado's San Luis Valley-- filled with cool sunshine

, photography,wildlife refuges, Colorado Gators, bison ranchs, hiking and 4 wheel drive trails on 2200 miles of back country roads, river rafting, live theatre, fishing in rivers lakes and streams, camping, horse back riding, bicycling, rock and ice climbing, hunting, skiing, and snowmobiling. National Parks, National Monuments, scenic railroads, restaurants, shopping, museums, Scenic Byways, hot springs, mining tours, and desert and/or mountain scenery in every direction. From big annual events to weekly concerts, Rio Grande Country has many choices for your musical enjoyment ! All sorts of lodging accomodations: hotels, motels, cabins, bed & breakfasts, condos, vacation rentals, RV Parks, and camp sites.

Mark your calendars! 🚲 ♥️ ♦️ ♣️ 🚲
04/30/2026

Mark your calendars! 🚲 ♥️ ♦️ ♣️ 🚲

Spent today in Monte Vista filming with Jessica of — and we cannot wait to share her incredible space, her scratch bake...
03/22/2026

Spent today in Monte Vista filming with Jessica of — and we cannot wait to share her incredible space, her scratch baked goods (!!), and her take on the perfect day in Rio Grande County.

We’re building a content library full of real itineraries from real local business owners to help visitors experience our region the way we like to!

Are you a small biz owner in Rio Grande County (or surrounding unincorporated towns) who wants to be featured?

Email us at [email protected] to be included in our next content capture weekend — we’ll spotlight your business and your go-to places. 🎥

Let’s show people all the amazing ways to experience the San Luis Valley!

Remember how we’ve been collecting “How to Spend a Day” itineraries from local business owners? Today we put in the work...
03/22/2026

Remember how we’ve been collecting “How to Spend a Day” itineraries from local business owners? Today we put in the work to bring the first batch to life 🎥

We spent the day in South Fork + Del Norte with some of our favorite spots—interviewing owners, capturing their spaces, and documenting their go-to recs for exploring Rio Grande County.

Tomorrow: Monte Vista 👀

Follow along in stories, and if you’re a local business, we’re still taking submissions for our next round! Email us at [email protected] 📧

Participating businesses receive:
• A fully edited :30 video spotlight
• Paid ad support
• A feature on the Visit Rio Grande County website + socials

Your itinerary = a spotlight on the places you love.

Win-win-win.

Huge shoutout to .world for capturing this pilot project with us 🤝 More to come…RGC YouTube + TikTok launches coming soon.

A reminder of this Thursday’s screening of .stream.access’s film“Common Waters” going down 🎥 🌊 Beer is free + food is a...
02/25/2026

A reminder of this Thursday’s screening of .stream.access’s film
“Common Waters” going down 🎥 🌊

Beer is free + food is available for a small donation!

📍The Ruth Marie Center (Del Norte, CO)

⏰ February 26 @ 7pm (doors at 6:30)

Since 1999 the here in South Fork, Colorado has been a destination Bed & Breakfast for many, many guests, including hap...
02/23/2026

Since 1999 the here in South Fork, Colorado has been a destination Bed & Breakfast for many, many guests, including happy couples who have tied the knot on the grounds!

Guests rave about the beautiful and comfortable bedrooms, the relaxing outdoor space by the river (over 400 feet of private riverfront access!), and the patio perfect for birdwatching and relaxing, not to mention the delicious breakfasts and the fabulous hosts.

Head to the link in our bio to check out lodging options in our area, including those perfect for Colorado weddings, elopements, family reunions and more!

🗓️ Save the date and spread the word!Clothing & Soup Exchange in Del Norte coming up 2/28 from 3:00p - 6:00p👖🥣 FREE and...
02/18/2026

🗓️ Save the date and spread the word!

Clothing & Soup Exchange in Del Norte coming up 2/28 from 3:00p - 6:00p👖🥣

FREE and open to ALL!

🗓️ Save the date (and this post!) and join in for another sweet seed exchange!As of today there are 5 vendor spaces left...
02/18/2026

🗓️ Save the date (and this post!) and join in for another sweet seed exchange!

As of today there are 5 vendor spaces left! If you’ve got seed, gardening, soil related goods or services, apply to be a vendor and learn more at slvse.org.

“Looking for something fun to do this upcoming week? Check out some of the local events happening in the area!” —
02/15/2026

“Looking for something fun to do this upcoming week? Check out some of the local events happening in the area!” —

Live music, anyone? Check out shows coming up 🎶 Trade & Post is a locally owned record shop, bottle shop, and live musi...
02/10/2026

Live music, anyone?

Check out shows coming up 🎶

Trade & Post is a locally owned record shop, bottle shop, and live music venue all rolled into one. Flip through a curated vinyl selection, grab a craft beer or natural wine, and stick around for a show. The lineup leans indie — featuring local, regional, and national touring talent — and the space feels equal parts listening room and laid-back gathering spot. It’s a cultural anchor for the town of Del Norte and one of the best places to catch live music in the San Luis Valley.

Live here? Own a business here? Know all the good spots?Build us your perfect Rio Grande County weekend!We’re turning re...
02/01/2026

Live here? Own a business here? Know all the good spots?

Build us your perfect Rio Grande County weekend!

We’re turning real, locally-generated itineraries into featured stories. Submit your fave way to stay, play, and adventure here!

Think: “How to spend a weekend in Monte Vista according to the owners of Tumbleweed Bread” or “48 hours in South Fork, local-style with Tiny Timbers Coffee Bistro and Resort” or “A weekend of music and mountains brought to you by Trade & Post.”

When your submission is selected, we’ll send a professional out to photograph, film, and tell your story — then share it alongside your itinerary across our socials to show off all the ways travelers can soak the variety and adventure that Rio Grande County has to offer. Plus, you’ll walk away with content you can use, too!

Our RGC “Weekend In…” itineraries will span coverage of Del Norte, Monte Vista, and South Fork along with coverage of neighboring mountain towns we love like Saguache, Hooper, Center, Crestone, Creede, and Alamosa.

Send your 48-hour itinerary to us:
[email protected]

Submissions are requested by 2/15/2026!

Let’s help visitors experience this place like a local while supporting local business!

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DID YOU KNOW?.... that Del Norte Colorado has an Ancient VOLCANO in our Front Yard? It's a Fact! Del Norte Colorado is o...
01/21/2026

DID YOU KNOW?.... that Del Norte Colorado has an Ancient VOLCANO in our Front Yard? It's a Fact!
Del Norte Colorado is often referred to as the “Gateway to the San Juans.” In days of old, the town was an outfitting and supply center for the many gold and silver mines throughout the region. Initially founded to supply the Summitville mines, Del Norte grew to support the numerous mines that developed throughout the western San Juans. Today, Del Norte is a quiet, scenic, and pleasant rural town nestled within an erosional break in the San Juan Mountain front, formed by the Rio Grande.

Del Norte is located on the eastern edge of the extensive San Juan volcanic field, which along with the associated base and precious-metal veins and deposits, is a classic example of large-volume continental volcanism and ore deposits. These volcanics have been heavily studied and mapped from the 1890’s to present by geologists from the U.S. Geological Survey as well as professors and graduate students alike.

Regional Geology of San Juan Mountains
The San Juan Mountains are the largest erosional remnant of a composite volcanic system that covered much of the southern Rocky Mountains in the middle Tertiary Period (35 to 2.6 million years ago). The San Juan volcanic field consists of intermediate-composition lavas, breccias (angular fragmented lava rock composed of pyroclastic flows and air-fall rock) and associated mud flows that erupted some 35 to 30 million years ago from numerous, scattered volcanoes. Between 30 and 25 million years ago, these volcanic deposits were repeatedly overlain by huge, voluminous ash-flow sheets that erupted from many calderas throughout the region. This volcanic field covers an area of about 5000 square miles and is virtually in our front yard!

Read More: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tU60TyeOpBiT9kYv1Hvtet97u8tIu3Iu/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101503795755801712691&rtpof=true&sd=true
Article & Map Thanks to Steve Nicolais

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