Weston, Colorado

Weston is a minuscule village located on the Highway of Legends Byway about 30 minutes west of Trinidad. The census-designated place (CDP) had a population of only 23 residents in 2018.

The community is unincorporated and resides in Las Animas County, which borders New Mexico in southern Colorado. Several nearby communities share the zip code of 81091. There is a U.S. Post Office in town that has been mailing letters since 1889.

A. J. Weston was a pioneer who was around during the original settlement and gave the town its name. Weston sits in the Purgatoire River Valley, surrounded by wildlife areas at an elevation of 6,880 feet.

Main Attractions

Alpine views in the autumn — Gorgeous view of the mountains from Bosque del Oso SWA in Weston, CO. Photo by: Daniel

Highway of Legends Scenic and Historic Byway – A great combination of natural scenery and historic importance. Weston is the perfect place to stop along this 82-mile drive that includes views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area – Boasting over 30,000 acres of protected land, Bosque del Oso is the largest state wildlife area in Colorado. There are multiple campsites, opportunities to fish, hunt, and even horseback ride.

Recreation

River flowing through forest — Purgatoire River flowing through Bosque del Oso SWA in Weston, CO. Photo by: Daniel

Camping – Bosque del Oso SWA has many tent and RV campsites near the entrance. Read about the camping near Trinidad, Walsenburg and La Veta.

Fishing – The Purgatoire River runs close to town, offering warm water fishing for trout. Although the river isn’t very easily accessible, there are still plenty of hidden gems to fish from the shore.

Hiking – There is an 8 mile trail connecting Bosque del Oso to Bingham Canyon that is peaceful for exploring. You also can head east toward Trinidad for many hikes within Trinidad Lake State Park.

Accommodations

Pond and cabins — Middle Fork Resort at dusk in Weston, CO. Photo by: facebook.com/MiddleForkResort

Booking.com

Monument Lake Resort – Set on the beautiful shore of a pristine alpine lake, this resort offers something for everyone. Choose to stay in the lodge, a private cabin, an RV hook-up site, or a tent campsite. You can also enjoy their full-service bar and restaurant.

Stonewall Lodge & RV Park – Situated at the base of the Dakota Stonewall Formation, these cabin apartments are fully furnished and affordable. Choose from 11 studios compete with kitchens, most with a couple of queen beds. There are also two 3-bedroom cabins, and 16 RV campsites with full hookups.

Middle Fork Resort – A perfect spot for large family getaways, this resort is made up of multiple cabin rental sites and an RV park. They have unbeatable access to fishing and other outdoor recreation.

Special Events

Performer playing guitar — Live music performance at Monument Lake Resort in Weston, CO. Photo by: facebook.com/monumentlakeresort

Sep – Caveman Music Festival – Gather in the great scenery of southern Colorado for live music performances at Monument Lake Resort. Headliners for 2022 will be Grace Potter and Zach Bryan.