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I spent several days mapping Molas Pass for a college geology project and all I can say is the beautiful views and fantastic volcanic/glacial geology could have kept me here for much longer!
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Molas Pass has some awesome views of the San Juan Forest and surrounding mountains. Get there early for a breathtaking sunrise.
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We stayed just driving through and tent camped. Beautiful campgrounds. very peaceful and quite. Owners very friendly and helpful. They where full due to July 4th weekend but they found us a spot right on the lake. Only regret was wish we could have stayed longer. Toilets are vault toilets but very clean. One night with 2 people was only $27. Gorgeous area. They have coffee and pastries each morning at the host residence. Also have firewood for sale if you didn't bring any.
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We arrived after dark and were greeted warmly by the camp hostess. We woke up to an amazing view surrounded by mountains in every direction. The campsite was clean and well maintained. Firewood prices were reasonable. The camp host and hostess gave us some great ideas for day activities.We would recommend using the second entrance if coming from Durango....the first is very bumpy and was a little scary in the dark!!The campsites are rustic, although there are well-maintained toilets throughout the site, and a potable water faucet beside the camp office.We tent camped and ended up using rocks to anchor our tent because the terrain was too rocky for stakes. The views and beautiful lake were well worth it. We will definitely be back!!
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The winding mountain road up to view Molas Pass challenged my driving skills and is one I would never try in the rain or snowy weather. Gorgeous scenery with about the highest mountains I have ever viewed in the United States. Picture postcard beautiful!
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You can park at the top of Molas Pass and take a gander at the mountains there, which are beautiful. But if you want more of a mountain experience, with a little time and effort, park just off 550 south of Molas Lake (east side of the highway) and begin your hike down for a great view of the Grenadiers. In a little less than a mile, you will come to an outcropping of rock that looks to the northeast at a line of jagged peaks. You can also look down into the valley and see a tiny piece of the Animas River and the D&SNGRR alongside. The wildflowers will be in bloom from the middle of July on. Don't miss this short hike.The Molas Trail on the west side of 550 takes you up mostly above timber line. Fantastic mountain scenery.Note that summer afternoon showers in July and August mean an early start on the trail if you don't want to get wet.
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This is a great place The view is fantastic. We are here every year and I never get tired of it. There is a pretty little lake and nice picnic area.
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We loved it. Absolutely loved it.Four of us on motorcycles. After touring Arizona, and Utah, last night before heading back to Texas was at Molas Lake Campground. When we got there, they had lost our reservation. The man told us that he was sorry and could refund our pre-payment. NO! That's won't do. It' late in the afternoon and we have no other place to stay. So he took us to a new part of the area that hadn't been improved yet. NOPE. Won't do. We're on motorcycles and couldn't even get to the area. Then, he decided that since they were over-booked, it was first come (with reservations) first served. He gave us a GREAT campsite with an area as big as a football field to pitch our tents. We didn't use 1/4 of the area. He also gave us $20 worth of firewood and tokens for the bath (which I'll use next year) for our inconvenience. In the end, he really worked to accommodate us and make us happy. The campground is quiet and scenic. I went out for a sunrise photography walk; hoped to find a moose standing in the pond near out campsite. Found 3 mule deer instead. This place is idyllic. Silverton is only 11 miles or so away with restaurants, ice cream store, etc. We rode back to the campground on the Million Dollar Highway at night . . . and in the rain. Didn't want to leave. Period. Could have stayed there 2 more nights. But we had to get back to DFW; so the next morning we reluctantly broke camp, loaded our motorcycles, and rode back down to Durango and eventually Tucumcary, NM. I'll be going back to Molas Lake Campground, for sure. Next time, will spend more time in the area.
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At elevation 10,910 ft./3325 m. Molas Pass is among the highest mountain passes in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado. Many outdoor guides rank this range as the wildest and most beautiful in North America. You will encounter the pass on US Hiway 550 while driving North toward Silverton or South away from Silverton.For sight seers, Molas Pass offers spectacular views from the road and scenic overlooks. For sheer adventure, stop, get out of the car, and take it all in as long as you are OK with the altitude and sharp drop offs. Note that this pass is considerably less intimidating than Red Mountain Pass on the same road, and it is generally kept open in the winter months (Red Mountain Pass is not). Molas Pass is a dream destination for mountain and road bikers, hikers, kayakers, fishing enthusiasts and campers. It is a major feature of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic race held every Memorial Day week end, which thrusts riders into a race against the narrow-gauge steam train that runs from Durango to Silverton. Whether participating in the Iron Horse or riding on your own, traversing Molas is a badge of honor for cyclists, and it is a high adventure destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes.
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We drove up to the Lake (about 4 miles from Silverton) and enjoyed a pleasant morning of fishing. There were several groups of people fishing, some from side of lake, some in belly boats in the water and a couple in boats. Also a couple on paddle boards.There are numerous campsite areas around and near the lake. Not sure what the charge is to camp, there was no charge to fish. Beautiful area and many wild flowers on the mountain side.We drove over Molas Pass to Durango and it is a nice drive. Much more relaxing than the pass from Ouray into Silverton!!