What's Turtle Lake Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Turtle Lake. Visit places like Animas River and San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office when you venture just outside the neighborhood. Animas River Trail and Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are a couple of more places to see nearby.
How to Get to Turtle Lake
Flying to:
- Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park), 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Turtle Lake
- Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Turtle Lake
Things to See and Do in and around Turtle Lake
Things to See near Turtle Lake:
- Animas River (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
- San Juan National Forest Supervisor's Office (3.9 mi/6.2 km away)
- Fort Lewis College (3.9 mi/6.2 km away)
- Durango Area Tourism Office (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
- Animas Mountain Trailhead (2 mi/3.2 km away)
Things to Do near Turtle Lake:
- Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- Hillcrest Golf Club (3.3 mi/5.2 km away)
- Durango Arts Center (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Henry Strater Theater (4 mi/6.5 km away)
- Durango Hot Springs Spa (4.9 mi/7.8 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Durango?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 64°F)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, March (average 25°F)
- Rainiest months: December, September, July, January (average 2 inches of rainfall)