Atkinson Reservoir, Mesa County, Colorado

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     Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge is a good place to get some rest, and lakes are such calm places, why not stop by Big Creek Reservoir Number 1. You truly have to like Atkinson Reservoir. An exciting thing to go to in the neighborhood of Atkinson Reservoir is Bonham-Wells Dam, and don't leave Atkinson Reservoir without first going for a hike along the Crag Crest Trail. If you're here at Atkinson Reservoir, you could check out Atkinson Creek, and going for a hike  
   on the High Foot Trail is always a perfect adventure. High temperatures at Atkinson Reservoir throughout the summertime months are in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Atkinson Reservoir dipping down into the 0's through winter nights.
This lake is so wonderful. The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Powderhorn; you can stay the night at Trickel
 
               Park Campground. Dry warm beds await you at Candlewood Suites PARACHUTE, and there are other spots here than Atkinson Reservoir, for example Big Creek Reservoir Number 3. This lake is so wonderful.
There are delightful spots to look at along the Lily Lake Trail, and Atkinson Reservoir is a splendid location to visit for more than one day, Bonham Campground is a splendid location to camp nearby. Atkinson Reservoir gets very little rainfall; the month with most of the rain is March, and the driest month of the year is June.

 
Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge, Cedaredge
11 miles away
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Candlewood Suites PARACHUTE, Parachute
22 miles away
The newest addition to heart of the Rocky Mountains is the brand new Candlewood Suites, located in Parachute, Colorado, just off Interstate 70, exit 75. This beautiful property is located near the Bat...

Current weather conditions at Atkinson Reservoir, Mesa County, Colorado
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Local climate location: COLLBRAN 21 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.09639
Longitude: -107.8847

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These outdoors activities are available near Atkinson Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Atkinson Reservoir:
Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge, Cedaredge, 11 miles away
Candlewood Suites PARACHUTE, Parachute, 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Parachute, Parachute, 22 miles away
Comfort Inn Delta, Delta, 23 miles away
Best Western Sundance, Delta, 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Atkinson Reservoir:
Bonham Campground, Mesa County, 1 miles away
Trickel Park Campground, Delta County, 2 miles away
Twin Lake Campground, Delta County, 3 miles away
Fish Hawk Campground, Delta County, 4 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Atkinson Reservoir:
Powderhorn, Colorado, 19 miles away
      1650 vertical feet
 National Parks Near Atkinson Reservoir:
Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO, 58 miles away
 Trails Near Atkinson Reservoir:
High Foot Trail, Mesa County, 4 miles away
Lily Lake Trail, Mesa County, 5 miles away
Crag Crest Trail, Delta County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Atkinson Reservoir:
Big Creek Reservoir Number 3, Mesa CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Big Creek Reservoir Number 1, Mesa CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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