Explore Colorado Filming Locations in the Four Corners

Explore Colorado Filming Locations in the Four Corners

Explore Colorado Filming Locations in the Four Corners

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Bring your next film production to life with the rich scenery and history of filming locations in Colorado and the Southwest.

4 Corners Film Office Contact:

835 Main Ave.
Suite 208 [inside the Main Mall]
Durango, CO 81301
Phone:
(970) 375-7779
Email:
info@4cornersfilmoffice.com

Mountains

Mountain

Filming Locations in Colorado

  • coal bank pass

    Coal Bank Pass

    While the north side of Highway 550 is fairly gentle, the descent on the south side is very steep (6.5%), and has a runaway truck ramp for trucks that lose control. It is basically downhill the entire way to Durango. As one of the most unique filming locations in Colorado, the scenery of the San Juan’s is unsurpassed and many call this area the American Alps.

  • molas pass

    Molas Pass

    Though it is one of the higher passes in Colorado, it has only a few switchbacks on the north approach, is considerably less intimidating than Red Mountain Pass on the same highway, and is generally kept open in the winter months. It is also the last mountain pass of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic race, where riders race the train from Durango to Silverton.

  • Purgatory ski resort colorado filming locations in colorado

    Purgatory Colorado

    A winter paradise in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Purgatory is known for its unmatched scenery, terrain for all abilities and a vibrant, historic downtown. Purgatory Ski Resort and Lodge has all the amenities of a world-class facility, including restaurants, shops, pool/spa, fitness center, private lounge and game room, and concierge.

  • red mountain pass

    Red Mountain Pass

    The pass is known for being treacherous in the wintertime due to the steep 8% grade and an elevation of 11,018 ft. It is characterized by steep cliffs, narrow lanes, and a lack of guardrails; the ascent of Red Mountain Pass is marked with a number of hairpin curves used to gain elevation with many cut directly into the sides of mountains.

  • ridgeway colorado

    Ridgway Colorado

    Nestled in the picturesque Uncompaghre Valley and surrounded by the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Cimarrons and San Juans, the Ridgway area has some of the most photographed mountains in the world.

  • silverton mountain colorado

    Silverton Mountain

    This is the highest and steepest ski area in North America with a peak elevation of 13,487’ and no easy way down. This is the only heli-skiing experience in the continental United States that offers single drops in addition to all day heli-skiing.

  • wolf creek pass colorado

    Wolf Creek Pass

    Located on the Continental Divide north of Pagosa Springs this high mountain pass is perched in the San Juan Mountains. Known for its amazing mountain views and valley this Pass provides a 900 ft. snow tunnel and is a multi-lane highway. Just to the South, Treasures Falls displays a dramatic 105 ft. waterfall.

Historical
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Historical

Filming Locations in Colorado

  • chimney rock

    Chimney Rock

    One of America’s newest National Monuments, Chimney Rock is a sacred place. Chimney Rock National Monument encompasses 4,726 acres, preserving hundreds of prehistoric sites that dot the landscape around the twin spires known as Chimney Rock and Companion Rock. It is the most isolated community connected to Chaco Canyon and it is also the highest in elevation.

  • the Durango train

    The Durango Train

    The Durango & Silverton Train has been one of the Southwest's most sought-after tourist attractions for over 130 years - since 1882! Experience the pristine backcountry of the San Juan Mountains as you travel from Durango, Colorado to historic Silverton, Colorado aboard one of the last surviving narrow gauge railroads.

  • the western hotel film production hotels

    The Western Hotel

    Built in 1891, this is one of the largest remaining wooden structures on the western slope, the hotel’s architecture combines Victorian Italianate elegance with the old, wild west. The open second floor veranda extends over the sidewalk to streetside as the grand entrance for stagecoach guests of the past.

  • Mesa Verde National Park

    Mesa Verde National Park

    Mesa Verde has over 4,700 archaeological sites including 600 cliff dwellings and the mesa top sites of pithouses, pueblos, masonry towers, and farming structure, with many more yet to be discovered. The structures ranged in size from one-room storage units to villages of more than 150 rooms.These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved ruins in the United States.

  • Million Dollar Highway

    Million Dollar Highway

    Follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. It is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway and includes winding roads, unbelievable views and includes Red Mountain Pass.

  • Old Fort at Hesperus Colorado

    Old Fort at Hesperus

    This 6,279 acre property is located just 4 miles South of Hesperus and is controlled by Fort Lewis College. Originally used as an army post in 1880, the property became one of North America’s notorious Indian boarding schools, then an agricultural and mechanic arts high school and finally Fort Lewis A&M College.

  • Strater Hotel Downtown Durango Colorado Production Hotels

    Strater Hotel

    Durango’s history comes alive at The Historic Strater Hotel. Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel is one of the West’s iconic hotels and a prominent downtown Durango, Colorado. This landmark is located two blocks north of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, one hour from Mesa Verde National Park, several hours from the Four Corners Monument, and deep in the heart of the rugged San Juan Mountains and the San Juan Scenic Skyway.

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Rural

Filming Locations in Colorado

  • Dove Creek CO

    Dove Creek

    This rural community that sits along the Dolores River, hosts the majestic Dolores Overlook Canyon and is surrounded with mountain views and agricultural open space. Known as the Pinto Bean Capital of the World, Dove Creek maintains sites from turn-of-the-century farm homesteading and Anasazi Indian culture.

  • Hesperus Colorado

    Hesperus Colorado

    Located to the West of Durango, this small community offers guided fishing trips, old-fashioned sleigh rides, dog-sled tours, four-wheel-driving trails and guided hunting trips.

  • Seen Meadows Farms Filming Location

    Seven Meadows Farms

    70-acre farm with hay pastures, vegetable gardens, sheep, chickens, a few horses, and an amorous donkey. Located between Mancos and Dolores, we feature native woods and awesome views.

  • Southern Ute Indian Tribe film location and production hotels

    Southern Ute Indian Tribe

    Historically, the Utes roamed throughout the Four Corners and Western Colorado in several distinct hunter-gatherer bands. Their reservation land base includes 750,000 acres, seven major rivers, and the Navajo State Park. The eastern part of the reservation is forest with elevations of more than 9000 feet. The western portion is mostly arid mesa.

  • Ute Mountain Indian Tribe filming location

    Ute Mountain Indian Tribe

    The Tribe’s land is located in southwest Colorado and eastern Utah, and covers 910 square miles. The reservation lands consist of the sacred Sleeping Ute Mountain, the Mancos River and canyons, high mesas and semi-desert grassland. Hundreds of surface sites, cliff dwellings, petroglyphs and wall paintings of Ancestral Puebloan and Ute culturesare preserved in adjacent Mesa Verde National Park.

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Towns

Towns

Filming Locations in Colorado

  • Cortez Colorado

    Cortez, Colorado

    Cortez, Colorado rests between mountains and desert, close enough for high elevation views, but low enough to experience the arid environment of the high desert. It is a unique area distinguished by its awe inspiring scenery and rich ancient history background. Mesa Verde National Park, Crow Canyon Archeological Center, the Anasazi Heritage Center and other treasures have been recognized worldwide for unique ruins and artifacts left by early man and hints of spectacular cultural mysteries.

  • Dolores, Colorado

    Dolores, Colorado

    Dolores is a wonderful small town located in a canyon with the beautiful Dolores River cutting along one side and rock cliffs on the other. Dolores offers a unique mixture of shops, restaurants, taverns and even a brew pub. There are four town parks, a resourceful public library and a peaceful bike trail that runs along the beautiful Dolores River.

  • Durango, Colorado

    Durango, Colorado

    Durango Colorado is an idyllic setting in the heart of the Four Corners region. Home to a historic, western downtown as well as iconic attractions like the Victorian Strater Hotel and the famous Durango & Silverton Railroad.

  • Ignacio, Colorado

    Ignacio, Colorado

    Ignacio is a tri-ethnic community of around 800 people nestled in the southeast corner of La Plata County along with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Located along the Los Pinos River in a long narrow valley facing the mountains, the town still has no stoplights and maintains a strong small town personality. Ignacio consists of a variety of business and residential homes with a unique Southwest Colorado feel.

  • Mancos, Colorado

    Mancos, Colorado

    This small town has a heritage based on cattle ranching and timber. Recreational opportunities include cross-country skiing, hiking trails and mountain bike areas can be found within the San Juan National Forest and Jackson Gulch Lake, which is located in the Mancos State Recreation Area, and Gateways to Mesa Verde National Park.

  • Pagosa Springs, Colorado production hotels

    Pagosa Springs, Colorado

    Located within the San Juan National Forest amid the majestic San Juan Mountains, Pagosa Springs offers visitors a rich geological and cultural history to explore. The soaring cliffs, ragged peaks, magical alpine pools, undisturbed wilderness, cascading rivers, and soothing hot springs reveal a dramatic geological history that invites voyagers, young and old, to venture into the backcountry.

  • Silverton, Colorado

    Silverton, Colorado

    Silverton’s main business section was built in the late 1800s. Unlike many other mining towns, Silverton never experienced a major fire, and most of the buildings are still standing. Silverton is a National Historic Landmark, part of the San Juan Skyway (with the Million Dollar Highway connecting Silverton to Ouray), home to Animas Forks and the Alpine Loop, the summer destination for the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train ride.

  • Rico, Colorado

    Rico, Colorado

    A quiet mountain town, with a rich mining and railroad history, Rico still contains several mining structures and historic buildings. Broadway star, suffragette and the first female Speaker of the House in the country, Betty Eyre Pellet co-owned the Pell-Eyre Mining Company which operated a number of the mines in Rico.

  • Ouray, Colorado

    Ouray, Colorado

    The mountains and canyons surrounding Ouray are filled with some of the West’s most unforgettable scenery. You can see vistas where old Hollywood westerns were filmed and explore high country ghost towns that were once booming mining cities. Known as “The Jeeping Capital of the World”, Ouray has a variety of terrain from extreme high mountain passes and rugged winding roads to wide, flower-filled meadows and pastoral valleys.

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Water

Filming Locations in Colorado

  • Animas River

    Animas River

    The Animas River is a lively part of Durango and is the perfect destination for outdoor recreation. The Animas River's rushing waters are great for tubing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, white water rafting, fly fishing, and so much more.

  • Lake Nighthorse

    Lake Nighthorse

    Located to the Southwest of Durango and only about two miles from downtown is Lake Nighthorse, a reservoir providing water storage and recreational opportunities. The lake is open from early April through November, with different activities available depending on the season.

  • Vallecito Lake

    Vallecito Lake

    Sheltered in a secluded mountain valley 8,000 feet above sea level, Vallecito Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful bodies of water in Colorado. Spanish for “little Valley”, Vallecito became the name of the sparkling waters of the lake it surrounded. Located 18 miles East of Durango.