Lemon Lake Lodge
Lemon Lake Lodge on a summer day in Durango, Colorado

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.

Sun

☁️

91° / 61°

19% precip

Mon

🌧️

95° / 60°

13% precip

Tue

🌦️

92° / 63°

76% precip

Wed

🌦️

84° / 61°

76% precip

Thu

🌦️

86° / 63°

69% precip

Fri

☁️

95° / 65°

40% precip

Sat

🌤️

97° / 67°

37% precip

Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)

0°25°50°75°100°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

■ Highs · ■ Lows — Durango, CO climate normals

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.

Nature Chimney Rock Sunrise
Nature Cliffs Golden Light
Nature Lemon Reservoir Autumn
Nature Mountain Vista Winter

What's happening in town

Upcoming Durango Events

Food & Drink

Durango Farmers Market

July 25 · TBK Bank parking lot

Saturday-morning market with local produce, bread, and crafts (May–Oct).

Festival

La Plata County Fair

August 5–9 · La Plata County Fairgrounds

Traditional county fair: 4-H, rodeo events, food, and family fun.

Arts

Durango Autumn Arts Festival

September 19–20 · Downtown Durango

Juried fine-arts festival on Second Avenue.

Full Events Calendar

From our guests

Five-Star Stays

★★★★★

[Sample — replace with an imported 5-star Airbnb review] Perfect week on the lake with three generations under one roof.

Sample Guest · Lodge · June 2026

★★★★★

[Sample — replace with an imported 5-star Airbnb review] Waking up to lake views from the bedroom was unforgettable.

Sample Guest · Retreat · May 2026

Go direct & save

Make a Reservation

Book direct with us 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.

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