The scenic city of Rockwood awaits you
The mountains and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Rockwood. This city is scenic and walkable, recognised for its golfing, skiing and spas. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in and around Rockwood
Are you looking for attractions to visit during your stay? Travellers enjoy fun activities like golfing and skiing. Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Rockwood a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Cliffs at Tamarron (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Purgatory Resort (9.4 mi / 15.1 km)
- Dalton Ranch Golf Club (7.5 mi / 12.1 km)
- Durango Hot Springs Spa (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
- Hillcrest Golf Club (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
- Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area (15.2 mi / 24.4 km)
Exploring the natural features in Rockwood
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Rockwood is a great place to get outside. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Animas Mountain Trailhead (13.9 mi / 22.3 km)
- Vallecito Lake (15.1 mi / 24.4 km)
- Animas River (15.4 mi / 24.8 km)
- Hermosa Creek Trailhead (3.9 mi / 6.3 km)
- Electra Lake (5 mi / 8 km)
- Durango Hot Springs Spa (7.6 mi / 12.2 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Rockwood
Travellers enjoy Rockwood for its skiing. To make the most of the cold weather activities, you might consider visiting in January, March, December or February, when snowfall averages 22 cm and temperatures average -4°C.
How to get to and around Rockwood
The nearest airport is in Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park), located 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County), which is 23.3 mi (37.5 km) away.