Purgatory Resort
Purgatory Resort is a ski area 12 mi east of Rico. A drive of 25 mi reaches Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Its coldest months, January, February, November and December, bring highs of 35–43°F.
A ski area, 12 mi east of Rico
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Silverton, 16 miles northeast. Where to stay ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather, month by month
A visit to Purgatory can follow the seasons below.
Places to stay near Purgatory Resort
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Silverton (23) and Durango (43).
Silverton
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
721 people · 25% vacation homes
16 mi northeast of Purgatory
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Purgatory | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton 25% vacation homes | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 23 8 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 RV parks | 721 | $471K | — |
| Durango | 25 mi south | 40 min | 43 31 hotels · 6 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 19,733 | $668K | — |
| Telluride 30% vacation homes | 22 mi north | 35 min | 19 12 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins | 2,454 | — | B− |
| Ouray 28% vacation homes | 29 mi north | 45 min | 33 10 hotels · 3 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 929 | $588K | — |
| Mountain Village 27% vacation homes | 21 mi north | 30 min | 12 7 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins | 1,234 | $2,000K | B |
| Rico | 12 mi west | 20 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 347 | $560K | — |
| Ophir | 16 mi north | 25 min | 2 2 campgrounds | 185 | $906K | — |
| Bayfield | 30 mi southeast | 45 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 2,974 | $413K | A |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Pair a visit with these, within 67 miles.
Big draw44 mi National ParkMesa Verde National Park463K visitors a year
125 mi Scenic railwayDurango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
48 mi Ancient siteCliff Palace
66 mi National ParkBlack Canyon of the Gunnison National Park250K visitors a year
50 mi MountainLa Garita Caldera
55 mi National MonumentAztec Ruins National Monument39K visitors a year220 mi Ski areaTelluride Ski Area161 runs · 3,803 ft vertical
321 mi WaterfallBridal Veil FallsPhoto credits
Mesa Verde National Park: Elaine from Sheffield, England, CC BY 2.0 · Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad: pixelFire, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cliff Palace: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · La Garita Caldera: en:User:G. Thomas, Public domain · Aztec Ruins National Monument: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Bridal Veil Falls: Terry Foote (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
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Purgatory: what to know
What town is Purgatory Resort near?
Rico, CO, about 12 miles west.
What is the closest airport to Purgatory Resort?
Telluride Regional (TEX), about 23 miles away. The nearest big hub is City of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS), about 188 miles.
Where should I stay near Purgatory Resort?
Silverton (16 mi, 23 places to stay), Durango (25 mi, 43 places to stay) and Telluride (22 mi, 19 places to stay).
Inside knowledge from Rico
There are no tips yet, so start one in Rico’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.