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    If you are traveling by, why not stop by Archuleta Lake. Archuleta Lake is located in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Archuleta Lake is right by the Highline Trail; one of the dominant traits of the surroundings of Archuleta Lake is Mount Hope. So much cool stuff to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, not enough time. Drift down the rapids of Wolf Creek in a kayak, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the Rainbow Trail.
There's no way anybody
 
   can get bored here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. After a long day outdoors Oak Ridge Lodge is a glorious place to spend a night or two. Lakes? Sure, Spotted Lake is in the vicinity. Not much rain falls here at Archuleta Lake; throughout the month of July you get the most rain around here while June is generally the driest month. This lake is so wonderful. If you came to camp West Fork Campground is a delightful spot to do that, and if you come at the right  
               time of year, San Juan River - East Fork offers some glorious whitewater.
This lake is so wonderful. Camping at Broken Arrow Ranch is always a good experience, and do take a hike on the Windy Pass Trail. Summertime highs at Archuleta Lake ordinarily tend to be in the 70's. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 30's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Archuleta Lake drop into the-10's.
You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable things at Archuleta Lake. Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs, Co is a good site to get some rest, and Spruce Lake Number 1 is a good lake nearby.

 
Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs, Co, Pagosa Springs
17 miles away
The Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs offers guest rooms with either one king or two queen beds; Inside corridor. Every room has a 25' color TV, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Fo...

Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs
17 miles away
Newly renovated formerly Best Western hotel in the heart of Pagosa Springs full service with a country charm with lots of fresh mountain air and friendly staff to service your needs for a wonderful st...

Current weather conditions at Archuleta Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Mineral County, Colorado
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Local climate location: HERMIT 14 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.53778
Longitude: -106.8786

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These outdoors activities are available near Archuleta Lake.
 Hotels Near Archuleta Lake:
Holiday Inn Express Pagosa Springs, Co, Pagosa Springs, 17 miles away
Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs, 17 miles away
Allington Inn and Suites, South Fork, 18 miles away
Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs, 20 miles away
Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs, 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Archuleta Lake:
West Fork Campground, Mineral County, 5 miles away
Broken Arrow Ranch, Creede, 10 miles away
Mining Camp RV Resort, Creede, 10 miles away
Park Creek Campground, Mineral County, 11 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Archuleta Lake:
Wolf Creek, Colorado, 21 miles away
      1604 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Archuleta Lake:
Wolf Creek, Mineral CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class IV+ - 0.25 miles long (Downstream from Highway 160 Bridge)
San Juan River - East Fork, Archuleta CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class III-IV - 4 miles long (East Fork to 160 Bridge)
Rio Grande, Mineral/Rio Grande CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class II - 12 miles long (Wagon Wheel Gap to South Fork)
 National Parks Near Archuleta Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 53 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 53 miles away
 Trails Near Archuleta Lake:
Highline Trail, Mineral County, 4 miles away
Windy Pass Trail, Mineral County, 6 miles away
Rainbow Trail, Mineral County, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Archuleta Lake:
Spotted Lake, Mineral CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Spruce Lake Number 1, Mineral CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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San Juan River - East Fork
I am a very close relative of the land owners for a significant portion of the East Fork. There is a couple of miles of river that is private land. Using the river or the land without authorization is tresspassing and is illegal. I am by no means giving you permission to use it. I am simply stating the facts. Please respect the property line and stay on public lands. Other than that enjoy your time in CO and happy rafting....

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