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Bear Paw Lodge

Lakefront cabins with kitchens and fireplaces

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October 2025

November 2025

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Overview
Prices
Location
Amenities
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Outdoor Space
Kitchen
Parking included

Explore the area

18011 CR 501, Bayfield, CO, 81122

Place, Vallecito Lake
Place, Purgatory Resort
Place, Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
‪55 min drive‬
Airport, Durango, CO (DRO-La Plata County)
‪66 min drive‬

Room options

Teddy Bear Cabin

512 sq ft
1 bedroom
Valley view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Panda Bear Cabin

740 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Valley view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Black Bear Cabin

800 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Valley view
Sleeps 8
3 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Polar Bear Cabin

938 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Valley view
Sleeps 8
3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Smokey Bear Cabin

480 sq ft
1 bedroom
Valley view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Koala Bear Cabin

480 sq ft
1 bedroom
Valley view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Kodiak Bear Cabin

730 sq ft
3 bedrooms
Valley view
Sleeps 8
1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Futon

About the neighborhood

Bayfield

Bear Paw Lodge places you 25.8 mi (41.6 km) from Fort Lewis College and 26.5 mi (42.7 km) from Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Each of the 14 rooms at this 3-star cabin property includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a dining area.

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What's nearby

Lake SImpatico Trailhead - 32 min drive - 16.1 miles
Lemon Reservoir - 37 min drive - 17.5 miles
Fort Lewis College - 53 min drive - 30.6 miles
Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad - 55 min drive - 31.7 miles
Mercy Regional Medical Center - 57 min drive - 37.4 miles

Getting around

Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Weminuche Woodfire Grill - ‬1 min walk
‪The Lake House Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
‪The Rusty Shovel Saloon - ‬1 min walk
‪Pura Vida Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Altitude ATV & Side-by-Side Rentals - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Paw Lodge

Lakefront cabins with kitchens and fireplaces

Guests staying at Bear Paw Lodge enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and a picnic area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Friendly staff can provide front-desk service during limited hours, and also offer advice about sightseeing. This cabin also has barbecue grills.

The 14 individually furnished cabins feature kitchens and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms, dining areas, and sitting areas. 32-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Fireplaces and coffee makers are also standard.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site
Limited onsite parking

Family friendly

Playground

Kitchen

Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Window screens

Entertainment

32-inch TV with satellite channels
Games

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Porch/lanai
Terrace

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Fee: USD 15 per pet per night
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Location highlights

In a rural location
In the mountains
On a lake

Things to do

Volleyball
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Ziplining nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

1 floor
14 units
8 buildings
Individual furnishings
Traditional architecture

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 15 per pet, per night
Dogs only
Certain rooms only
Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property is professionally cleaned

Check-in: 3 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

Property Registration Number No Registration ID

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.
The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bear Paw Lodge Bayfield

Bear Paw Bayfield

Bear Paw Lodge Cabin

Bear Paw Lodge Bayfield

Bear Paw Lodge Cabin Bayfield

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bear Paw Lodge?

Bear Paw Lodge offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Bear Paw Lodge?

This cabin is located in Bayfield within a short 4-minute walk of Vallecito Lake. You'll also find Lake Eileen nearby.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the cabin.

Does Bear Paw Lodge feature a casino?

No, Bear Paw Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Bear Paw Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bear Paw Lodge?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cabin include a fireplace and a kitchen in each cabin with some featuring river views.

Does Bear Paw Lodge have a hot tub?

Yes, some cabins at this cabin feature private outdoor spa tubs.

Does Bear Paw Lodge feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Bear Paw Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Bear Paw Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Bear Paw Lodge for a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Bear Paw Lodge?

The closest major airport to Bear Paw Lodge is Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO), which is about 21.8 mi away. Another top airport is Durango, CO (AMK-Animas Air Park), which is around 23.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bear Paw Lodge?

Yes, every cabin at Bear Paw Lodge comes with a porch with some featuring river or valley views.

Bear Paw Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Jun 24, 2024

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

The Owners are the nicest people and always ask if we needed anything

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joaquin

Traveled with family

Nov 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Súper Clean and Quiet

Beautiful super clean and quiet Hotel

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Traveled with family

Aug 7, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Family Vaca Spot

Had an amazing time on the river. The owner was very nice. The property was very quant and felt like a home. We loved it.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Jul 30, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Loved our recent stay at these quaint, homey cabins. We had 3 kids with us - 15,13, and 9. We had the Polar Bear cabin, which had 3 bedrooms. The kitchen was equipped well enough with what we needed, and each room had a queen size bed. There was also a sofa bed in the living room. The cabin itself was what you'd expect in the great outdoors - rustic, simple, and with the occasional critter or two. The area surrounding the cabin was beautiful, and the Vallecito Lake was within walking distance. We explored during the day and enjoyed spending the evenings back at the property playing cards at the picnic table, badminton matches, ladderball, horseshoes, and swinging on the playset. The property manager was available when needed and kind, helping us choose a fantastic hike and recommend local establishments nearby. We will happily choose Bear Paw Lodge again when we visit Colorado!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Traveled with family

Jul 24, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything was clean but the bedrooms were extremely small. With no A/C it got very hot indoors. The host was very nice. It was a long way to the water. We had to drive there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Maryam, ABQ

Traveled with family

Jul 10, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Property was very old and outdated Furnitures old and not comfortable Bed frame was very squeaky and not firm Mattresses was harder than rocks NO shampoo, or even enough soap Dishes dirty Not comfortable at all

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Elizabeth

Traveled with family

Jun 28, 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

I wouldn’t stay Again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Lucia

Traveled with family

Sep 7, 2021

Disliked: Room comfort

Bare bones and no communication/information

very bare bones- no paper towel, shampoo, etc. Pilot light out on stove, had to manually light gas burners each time used, told Rick, the owner, he said wind probably blew it out, but didn't fix it and cabin smelled like gas the whole time, no communication on satellite tv use, very little communication about necessary things like wifi, no one in office at all while we were there 3 days, no sheets or pillow left for pull out bed/couch

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Jul 23, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Enjoyed our stay near the lake.

We staed in a small cabin for 4 nights and had an excellent time. The cabin itself was fine, furnishings were a bit old and worn, but not terrible. There was nothing wrong with it. Everything worked. For the money, it was an excellent value. The property manager was easy to contact. These cabins are located in a beautiful place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Jul 13, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Awesome place

Beautiful stay!! Thank u!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family

Jul 6, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Edge of Wildnerness

This place was amazing! The view was awesome. Rick was very helpful and nice. I would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lacy

Sep 29, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice quiet cabin off the beaten path, but still close enough to activities and action in town.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Lucille

Traveled with family

Aug 1, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole

Traveled with family

Jul 8, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christine

Traveled with family

Jun 20, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Simple, rustic, good time!

Overall this is a good place to stay if your intentions are to be out enjoying the area rather than staying inside all day. The property is a located in a nice area with great trails and beautiful views nearby. It is a little dated but clean and adequately stocked for a simple vacation. This is probably not the place for high maintenance travelers but a great place for people seeking quiet, affordable, no frills accommodations. When we arrived, we had a small problem in the unit we originally booked. When we contacted the owner he was prompt in addressing our concern and moved us to another available unit for the same price. This made for a very enjoyable stay for our family!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Candice

Traveled with group

Jun 1, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Traveled with group

Oct 27, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Broken Heater & Dirty Utensils

This may become a long review so here’s the executive summary: The cabin’s heater did not work. Kitchen utensils and cups were dirty and there was only 1 of some items. There were no linens for the sofa bed. The Wi-Fi is terrible. My buddy and I arrived around 7pm on October 19, 2019 after a 14 hour drive. There was nobody at the office to receive us. Instead there was a note and a key. We located our cabin and entered to find the heater running and the place uncomfortably warm. We lowered the thermostat and the heater shut off. And stayed off. Nothing we did could get it running again. We turned to the wood burning stove for heat. The fire went out at some point during the night and we woke to a temperature of 48 degrees INSIDE the cabin. [In case you aren’t familiar with Colorado in October, every night the temperature dropped well below freezing – some nights in the teens!]We called the manager (still nobody in the office) and he came over promptly to look at the heater. He showed us how to open the access door and use a paperclip (which was already there and bent to the proper shape so clearly this was an ongoing problem that was never properly fixed!) to bypass a relay and get the heater to turn on. We left and returned after dark to find that the heater was still running and had been running all day. The temperature in the cabin was close to 80 – unacceptably hot! So now the heater was either on or off and had to be restarted with the paperclip. The thermostat had no

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 27, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Oct 15, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Sep 15, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great cabin with all the amenities. Bring your own shampoo, conditioner and bath soap and you're good to go. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 13, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jun 26, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great value and awesome location

A friend and I stayed in the Panda cabin. That was the best location: more apart from the other cabins and huge deck facing the woods. Very nice small property backing up to woods. The cabin was clean and cozy. Furnishings are old, but comfortable and very fair price. Fireplace had firewood already right next to it. Free VHS videos available. Would have been nice to have a DVD player. But not a lot of time spent watching TV when you are in such a beautiful place. Overall Great value. FYI for motorcycles: driveway and parking is all gravel and uneven in places, so big motorcycles could have a challenge. We managed it though with a lot of caution. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Frances

May 8, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Frank, Oklahoma

Traveled with family

Jan 3, 2019

Disliked: Staff & service

I am not sure if it was Expedia's fault or that of Bear Paw Lodge but I made the reservation online and after a 16 hour drive found out that it was closed for the season. Luckily I found somewhere else to stay in the middle of the night. Extremely poor communication on someone's part. Either way, I wouldn't waste my time with them again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Oct 15, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The pictures don’t do Bear Paw Lodge Justice. It was a beautiful and serene setting. Rick was great with check in and attentive to what we needed. The sleeper sofa was a bit bumpy, but fine for smaller children. Overall a great place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018