For a trailer, a dog or a Jeep, book Triangle Motel. For a walk-everywhere trip, book Prospector Motel. For a quieter block with some history, book Kendall Mountain Lodge. All three sit on Greene or Blair Street, a few blocks from each other, and all three are small, so reserve early.
Silverton is a mining town at 9,318 feet, and its lodging matches. You won't find a resort or a chain tower. What you get is a handful of independent motels where the person at the desk may know the owner, and where your truck parks outside the door. Our sister site's Silverton guide covers getting there, lodging and when to go.
Which Silverton motel should you pick?
Here's the quick comparison, built from each property's own website.
| Triangle Motel | Prospector Motel | Kendall Mountain Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Address | 848 Greene St | 1015 Greene St | 1025 Blair St |
| Rooms | King, queen, a family room, suites with kitchens | Twelve ground-level rooms | Four room types, plus the Kendall Suite |
| Pets | Many rooms welcome pets | Many rooms welcome dogs; call for fees | $20 per room, per night |
| Parking | Free, with trailer and OHV overflow | Extra spaces for trailers | Diagonal spots out front |
| Good to know | Gas and a convenience store next door | Closest to the shops | Rooms run under about 200 square feet |
Is Triangle Motel the right base for a trailer or a dog?
Probably, yes. Triangle is the one for people who arrive with gear. Its own Silverton hotels guide says it's been a stop in town since 1958, and it still wears that roadside look under the renovation. You'll find it at 848 Greene Street, next to Station 550 North, a gas station and store that sells ethanol-free fuel for off-road vehicles and Hunt Brothers pizza. Forgot a phone charger? Walk next door.
Parking is free, with overflow space for trailers and OHV transport. Rooms run from first-floor kings and queens to a second-floor family room with two queens, plus suites with full kitchens. The motel also says it has the only purpose-built, first-floor ADA room in Silverton, which matters in a town of old stairs. Check-in is 3pm, checkout is 11am, and the desk is staffed from 7am to 9pm.
Is Prospector Motel good for a walking trip?
It's the best fit if you'd rather leave the truck parked. Prospector is the small one, with twelve rooms, and its pet-friendly page says every one is on the ground floor. No elevator, no stairwell, no hauling a dog bed up a flight after a long day. It's also the closest motel to Silverton's shopping district, so coffee and dinner are a stroll.
Every room has a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. The motel says it's open year-round, with lower rates in spring and fall. It doesn't post pet fees or size limits, so call before you book. And bring a short leash: the motel notes that town code caps leashes at ten feet. For Durango stays, our pet-friendly hotels in Durango guide lists posted pet fees.
Is Kendall Mountain Lodge worth the quirks?
For the right traveler, absolutely. Kendall sits on Blair Street, the old red-light row that locals still call Notorious Blair. The lodge's own page says the building dates to 1905 and sits one block over from Greene Street. It's refreshingly honest about size: most rooms are under roughly 200 square feet, and there are steps at both entrances.
The menu of rooms is short. One queen. Two twins, in a room with no windows. Two queens. And upstairs, the Kendall Suite, with a king bed, a living room and a full kitchen. Pets cost $20 per room, per night. Here's the surprise for first-timers: check-in happens at the Triangle Motel front desk on Greene Street, not at the Blair Street building.
When should you go, and how far ahead do you book?
Silverton's calendar is short and sharp.
- Summer. The full Durango & Silverton train runs May 2 through November 1 in 2026, per the railroad, and the 4x4 roads open. This is when rooms vanish, so book weeks ahead.
- Fall. Aspens, thinner crowds and cheaper rates. The passes can close fast once weather moves in.
- Winter. Silverton Mountain's guided skiing for 2026-27 runs December 31 through April 11, Thursday to Sunday, and skijoring races take over town on February 13 and 14, 2027. The train doesn't reach Silverton in winter.
- Spring. Mud season. It's the quietest and cheapest window.
How do you get to Silverton from Durango?
Two classic ways, both leaving from Durango. The narrow gauge train runs a 9.25-hour round trip with a two-hour layover, so staying a night lets you see the town after the day crowd leaves. Or drive US-550, the Million Dollar Highway, about 50 miles over Coal Bank Pass at 10,640 feet and Molas Pass.
In winter, check COtrip.org before you go. When CDOT activates its traction law, passenger vehicles need all-weather or winter tires with at least 3/16 inch of tread, or chains.
Will the altitude bother you?
It might. MedlinePlus says acute mountain sickness usually shows up above about 8,000 feet, and Silverton is well over that line. The best prevention is climbing gradually, and the main treatment is to go lower. If you came up fast from sea level, take the first evening slowly.
Planning the rest of the trip? Pair the stay with our day trips from Durango, spend a night or two at the other end in Durango itself, and browse the full where to stay and things to do listings. For dinner ideas, see where to eat in Silverton. Whatever you choose, book the Silverton night first.
