All Aboard! Durango and Silverton Railroad Guide
Surrounding Communities - Bayfield
The Town of Bayfield was incorporated in 1906 when the Bay family and the Schiller family each donated land to create a supply Town near the Pine River. Bayfield was named after Mr. William Bay when he won a coin toss between himself and Mr. Schiller. Had the toss gone the other way, it is said the Town would have been named "Schillerville."

Modern-day Bayfield residents enjoy an ideal four-season climate that averages some 300 days of sunshine every year, together with moderate temperatures and low humidity, year-round. This ideal recreational climate promotes all sorts of outdoor family activities while any type of enthusiast can find what they're looking for. Whether hiking or biking, hunting or fishing, winter skiing or summer water sports, or exploring the cultural histories of Native American ruins and early Pioneer life, all are available within a short drive, and in
almost any direction.

The Town itself celebrates during the year with four main activities: The Spring Celebration with an Easter Egg Hunt & festivities,
The Fourth of July parade and fireworks, Heritage Days and Sheep Trailing, and Olde Fashioned Christmas. Most of these offer vendor booths and all day activities. These are celebrations where the Town citizens gather for a day of relaxation, fun and many people from out of town join in for smalltown friendly atmosphere. Just 20 miles east of Durango, Bayfield is a small town offering big adventures!