Homes for sale in Lake of the Pines, Durango CO feature properties in a subdivision developed in the early 1970s at 8,881 feet elevation within San Juan National Forest, offering a blend of timeless A-frame cabins and contemporary homes with access to a private lake perfect for fishing and kayaking. This mountain community showcases homes ranging from 840 to 4,739 square feet on lots from 1 to 2.49 acres among mixed-conifer forest of Douglas fir, white fir, blue spruce, and aspen trees with annual HOA dues of $640 covering electricity, internet, and cable TV. The subdivision provides rocky terrain requiring blasting for foundations, private wells, septic systems, and propane service, receiving over 300 inches of snow annually with four-wheel drive necessity and reasonably maintained gravel roads. Located 32 minutes from downtown Durango and just 1 minute from Purgatory Ski Resort with views of Hermosa Cliffs and Western Needles Mountains, Lake of the Pines attracts buyers seeking year-round mountain retreat living where they can enjoy private lake access, excellent proximity to skiing, and the natural charm of high-altitude forest living framed by mountain views.
