La Garita Caldera
La Garita Caldera is a large and extinct caldera in the San Juan volcanic field in the San Juan Mountains around the town of Creede in southwestern Colorado, United States. Find it 6 mi south of City of Creede. Worth the trip, Wolf Creek is 22 mi off.
A mountain, 6 mi south of City of Creede
Winters are cold
January nights drop to -1°, with about 55" of snow a year. When to go ↓
City of Creede is the nearest base
City of Creede is 6 miles north, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best month: Jul
July is the mild month, with a high of 76°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Below are typical highs and lows near La Garita Caldera.
La Garita Caldera
La Garita Caldera is a large and extinct caldera in the San Juan volcanic field in the San Juan Mountains around the town of Creede in southwestern Colorado, United States. It is west of La Garita, Colorado. The eruption that created the La Garita Caldera is among the largest known volcanic eruptions in Earth's history, as well as being one of the most powerful known supervolcanic events.
- Type
- Mountain
- Wikipedia readers
- 35K a year
Towns to stay in near La Garita Caldera
Lodging nearby is in City of Creede (7) and South Fork (23).
City of Creede
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
275 people · 31% vacation homes
6 mi north of La Garita Caldera
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From La Garita Caldera | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Creede 31% vacation homes | 6 mi north | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 275 | $377K |
| South Fork 48% vacation homes | 17 mi east | 25 min | 23 7 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 506 | $424K |
| Lake City 41% vacation homes | 28 mi northwest | 40 min | 27 5 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 13 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 416 | $429K |
| Gerrard | 20 mi east | 30 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 332 | — |
| Cathedral 29% vacation homes | 23 mi north | 35 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins | 13 | — |
| Alpine 84% vacation homes | 20 mi east | 30 min | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 75 | — |
| Piedra 47% vacation homes | 25 mi southwest | 40 min | 1 1 campground | 57 | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around La Garita Caldera
Every place here is under 63 miles away.
62 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
62 mi Scenic railwayCumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad122 mi Ski areaWolf Creek Ski Area89 runs · 1,503 ft vertical50 mi Ski areaTelluride Ski Area161 runs · 3,803 ft vertical
44 mi Ancient siteChimney Rock National Monument62 mi Ski areaMonarch Mountain78 runs · 1,136 ft vertical
49 mi National forestUncompahgre National Forest
47 mi WaterfallBridal Veil FallsPhoto credits
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: pixelFire, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad: Drew Jacksich from San Jose, California, CC BY 2.0 · Chimney Rock National Monument: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain · Uncompahgre National Forest: Unknown authorUnknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bridal Veil Falls: Terry Foote (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
Before visiting La Garita Caldera
What town is La Garita Caldera near?
City of Creede, CO, about 6 miles north.
When is the best time to visit La Garita Caldera?
July, with a high of 76°.
What is the closest airport to La Garita Caldera?
Gunnison Crested Butte Regional (GUC), about 54 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 141 miles.
Where should I stay near La Garita Caldera?
City of Creede (6 mi, 7 places to stay), South Fork (17 mi, 23 places to stay) and Lake City (28 mi, 27 places to stay).
From people who live in City of Creede
Be the first to share a tip in City of Creede’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.