People come to Sweetwater River Resort for things they enjoy doing.
Others come to do NOTHING – for a change – especially when they can do nothing in such a beautiful location.
Fishing
Fly fishing the Arkansas River is one of the famous “must-do” trips for anglers. The Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) has called this part of the Arkansas one of the eight best trout rivers in the state, and reports the population count at over 4,000 brown trout per mile!
Hiking
They have several purposely under-developed trails through the 31 acres of Sweetwater.
Mountain Biking
Miles and miles of biking trails and roads in the local area afford numerous opportunities for short or long rides, suited for the novice or the expert.
ATV/Jeep/4WD Trails
They’re only two miles away from the Texas Creek Travel Management Area which offers miles of terrific trails and spectacular views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Driving maps, jeep and ATV rentals are available.
River Rafting
The Arkansas River is one of the premier paddling spots in the country! Raft trips suitable for family outings, as well as kayak trips for the advanced paddler are right at our doorstep.
Wildlife Viewing
Sweetwater is actively managed to maximize your opportunity to see and truly understand wildlife. They regularly see elk, deer, and bighorn sheep (or evidence of their nocturnal visits) right ON the Sweetwater property. Mountain goats live nearby. They also have at least one resident beaver.
Over one hundred species of birds inhabit this area, including bald eagles, kingfishers, mountain bluebirds, flycatchers, and cliff swallows.
Wildflower Viewing
An awesome variety of wildflowers bloom in southern Colorado. Starting in May, all throughout the summer, and into fall, a colorful display of wildflowers abound. Ask about directions to the “special” areas where wildflowers are in abundance at that particular time.
