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Our Cabins

Elk Point Lodge is a small resort of 11 historic cabins on Vallecito Reservoir
in the San Juan Mountains near Durango, Colorado.

Sitting at just under 8000' elevation and surrounded by 10,000' + peaks,
our secluded historic cabins on the quiet side of the lakeare the perfect antidote to the overwhelm of modern life!

What else makes Elk Point Lodge special?
Pet Friendly!
Lake Access via Private Trail
Complimentary Kayak + Paddle Board Use
2-Person Kayak + E-bike Rentals
Fish right from shore!
Family Friendly Lodge with Big Screen TV, Pool table, Games, Books, and more!
Complimentary Netflix & Hulu streaming in your cabin
Free Wifi!
Full Kitchens with cookware + all bedding and bath linens
Open Year Round

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When is the best time to visit?

If you're here for WATER ACTIVITIES...
the best time to visit is June and July when the reservoir is at its highest point.
When the water level is highest, there is no sandy beach and only a small rocky shore at the base of our trail.

The rest of the year the lake level varies based on irrigation needs downstream.

At low times, the water's edge can be a bit of a walk from our cabins,
(though this is the best time to come if you are a rockhound or
enjoy exploring and letting your dogs run on a sandy beach!)

The lowest point of the year for lake levels is historically in late October.

Click here to see levels from the past few years as well as current lake levels.

FISHING on the lake is great year-round!

Want to fish from shore?
Come when the water is high!

Want to fish on the water?
Take a complimentary kayak, rent a boat from the marina
or ask us about our preferred fishing guide!

Want to ice-fish?
Plan to come after January 1st/mid-January for frozen lake goodness!

If you're here for the NATURAL BEAUTY...
absolutely anytime is a perfect time to visit!

We suggest late summer and fall for the pleasant weather + foliage
and mid-winter for that perfect snowy escape and xc skiing!

Interested in some world class ELK HUNTING?
Elk Point Lodge holds true to its name
as a prime location to begin or end a hunting trip.

If you're interested in hunting,
you'll want to get your license and apply early.

Info on big game hunting can be found
on the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website here.

The photos below show a difference in the water level from a typical June vs. September.

Every year is different though, so be sure to contact usif you're looking to book soon
and we can give you a better idea of how the lake level is looking! :)