Lemon Lake Lodge

Durango, Colorado · Lemon Reservoir · 8,300 ft

Create your Family Vacation & Make Memories for a Lifetime

Make the San Juan Mountains your next adventure — 46 acres on Lemon Lake, bordering national forest, 20 miles north of Durango.

The Lodge

The Lodge

5-night min

Sleeps 14 adults + 6 children

The whole family, all under one roof

  • 6 bed / 5 bath
  • Full kitchen + BBQ
  • Washer/dryer
The Retreat

The Retreat

3-night min

Sleeps up to 4

A quiet 1-bedroom with lake views

  • 1 bed / 1 bath
  • Lake views from every room
  • Queen memory-foam bed
The Hideaway

The Hideaway

2-night min

Sleeps up to 4

Cozy camper stays, steps from the lake

  • Powered camper
  • Private bathroom steps away
  • Queen memory-foam bed

💡 Book direct and save up to 25% vs online booking sites. Online booking launches here soon — until then, email us or call 754.273.8585.

Plan around the mountains

Durango Weather

Durango sits at 6,512 ft — and the Lodge at 8,300 ft. Expect warm days, crisp nights, and about 300 days of sunshine. Drink extra water your first day at altitude.

Thu

☁️

80° / 56°

5% precip

Fri

🌧️

79° / 59°

23% precip

Sat

☁️

82° / 57°

7% precip

Sun

🌤️

83° / 59°

46% precip

Mon

🌤️

78° / 58°

52% precip

Tue

🌦️

77° / 56°

34% precip

Wed

⛈️

74° / 56°

43% precip

Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)

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■ Highs · ■ Lows — Durango, CO climate normals

Three minutes above the lake

See It From the Sky

Drone footage of the Lodge, Lemon Reservoir, and the valley — with an original song to match. Turn the sound on for this one.

A big thank-you to Thor Platter for the film, his music, and his friendship.

46 acres · San Juan National Forest

Get away from the hustle

Hike in any direction, fish the lake out front, ride horseback with a local outfitter, and end every night with a bonfire on the hill. Dog and horse friendly — corrals for up to 20 horses.

Lodge
Friends for life
View from Lodge
Horseback riding

From Sean & Kurt, your hosts

More Than a Place to Stay

Lemon Lake Lodge is more than a house or a place to stay. It is a setting where people have lived some of the most important moments of their lives. Childhood days, family gatherings, and lasting friendships have all taken root here. It offers a quiet retreat from everyday pressures, a chance to feel the awe of nature, and a simple sense of gratitude.

Sean and Kurt, longtime friends, business partners and co-owners, have been making memories with their families at the lodge for four generations and counting. Lemon Lake Lodge is loved not only for its beautiful views, clean air, and the warm people of Durango, but for the family and friendship memories it holds.

They want to share that same experience with you. Come stay awhile. Spend time here, make your own lasting memories, and fall in love with the San Juan Mountains. Enjoy your life, and create moments that will stay with you and warm you for years to come.

— Sean & Kurt

What's happening in town

Upcoming Durango Events

Arts

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

September 19–20 · Downtown Durango

Juried fine-arts festival on Second Avenue.

Festival

Snowdown 2027

January 27–31 · Downtown Durango

Durango's legendary winter costume festival — parade, follies, and 100+ zany events.

Full Events Calendar

From our guests

Five-Star Stays

★★★★★

Lemon Lake Lodge was the perfect getaway for our extended family stay. We were here the week of Thanksgiving and everyone enjoyed their stay with sunny weather to snow. The view and surrounding area was breathtaking!

Robyn Conroe, Texas · Lodge · November 2024

★★★★★

The pictures don't do this place justice very beautiful location very private and very calming space we loved every min only thing was it went by to soon but we hope to comeback next year

Cherie - Godley, Texas · Retreat · July 2025

Go direct & save

Make a Reservation

Book direct and save as much as 25% vs online booking sites. 5-night minimum for the Lodge, 3 nights for the Retreat, 2 nights for the Hideaway. For instant availability, check our Airbnb calendars — otherwise give us a day or two to get back to you.

📞 754.273.8585
✉️ hello@durangogetaway.com
📍 4748 County Road 243, Durango, CO 81301