Towns of Rio Grande Country
The Towns of Del Norte, Monte Vista, and South Fork are
located within Rio Grande County in South Central Colorado. 
The county seat is located in Del Norte.
Rio Grande County encompasses 912 square miles.
Rio Grande County is on the eastern edge of the San Luis Valley and
the western edge of the San Juan Mountains
Del Norte
As the gateway to the San Juan Mountains, Del Norte is the ideal location to start you Rocky Mountain Vacation. Founded in 1871, today Del Norte is a town frozen in time with much evidence of a rich history. Del Norte is the home of the Rio Grande County Museum and Cultural Center.

6 Lodges(2 B&Bs, 1 motel, 2 lodges, 1 Rv Park), 4 restaurants, several unique shops
Monte Vista
Spanish for mountain view, Monte Vista is a historic, lively city surrounded by many of Colorado's magnificent 14,000' peaks. Monte Vista is home of the famous Sandhill Crane festival and Colorado's oldest professional rodeo.

6 Lodges(2 B&Bs, 4 motels), 13 restaurants, many unique shops
South Fork
Initially developed as a community to service lumber & mining operations, South Fork is now the center of a rapidly growing tourist and recreation area. South Fork is home to world-class Rio Grande Club golf couse and the starting point of the Silver Thread Scenic Byway.

23 lodges(18 w/ cabins, 4 w/ motel rooms, 3 B&Bs, 14 RV Parks, private homes & Condos)11 restaurants, several unique gift shops and galleries