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    Barton Porter Reservoir is a very beautiful lake in beautiful surroundings. If you need a spot to stay Quality Inn & Suites is a good choice, and Ami's Acres Campgrounds is a wonderful campground nearby. Not far from Barton Porter Reservoir you get some splendid water scenery at Barton Porter Dam. This lake is so wonderful. If the weather is magnificent here at Barton Porter Reservoir, you can go for a hike along the Last Chance Trail; unsurprisingly, this  
   is a splendid neighborhood for folks who like lakes, Porter Reservoir is a lake in close proximity.
This lake is so wonderful. Don't leave Barton Porter Reservoir without first paying a visit to South Canyon Hot Springs, and while you're here you can play some golf at Glenwood SPGS Golf Club. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Barton Porter Reservoir. Through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place
 
               gets highs in the 30's while Barton Porter Reservoir nighttime low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 0's. Going for a hike along the Mansfield Ditch Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region; Sunlight Mountain is a very popular ski area in the vicinity.
Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always stop at nearby Hughes Reservoir, and the summit of Horse Mountain can be seen from Barton Porter Reservoir. On a tremendous day at Barton Porter Reservoir you can take a hike along the Fayville Trail, and Clarion Collection Glenwood Springs is a nice place to get some rest. What a site this is for outdoors folks. Paddling on Colorado River is so much fun, and you can stay the night at Burning Mountain RV Park.
Barton Porter Reservoir is a location that is relatively dried out frequently; most of the rain falls throughout October, and the driest month is February.

 
Quality Inn & Suites, Glenwood Springs
5 miles away
Set in beautiful Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Only minutes from Hot Springs Pool. River and mountain views available. All rooms equipped with wire...

Clarion Collection Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs
5 miles away
Brand-new unique Clarion Collection in Glenwood Springs, featuring a coffee cafe. Upscale in all areas, it includes an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service ...

Current weather conditions at Barton Porter Reservoir, Garfield County, Colorado
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Local climate location: RIFLE 11 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.52667
Longitude: -107.43

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These outdoors activities are available near Barton Porter Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Barton Porter Reservoir:
Quality Inn & Suites, Glenwood Springs, 5 miles away
Clarion Collection Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 5 miles away
Rodeway Inn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 6 miles away
Rodeway Inn New Castle, New Castle, 7 miles away
AmericInn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Barton Porter Reservoir:
Ami's Acres Campgrounds, Glenwood Springs, 4 miles away
Burning Mountain RV Park, New Castle, 5 miles away
Lesh RV and Mobile Home Park, Glenwood Springs, 7 miles away
Bogan Flats Campground and Group S - White River National Forest, Glenwood Springs, 7 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Barton Porter Reservoir:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado, 6 miles away
      2010 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Barton Porter Reservoir:
Colorado River, Garfield CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class IV-V(V+) - 3.8 miles long (Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek)
Colorado River, garfield CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Shoshone Power Plant Exit 123 to Grizzly Creek Exit 121)
Roaring Fork, Pitkin/Garfield CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II+(III) - 6.2 miles long (Black Bridge to Veltus Park)
 Trails Near Barton Porter Reservoir:
Mansfield Ditch Trail, Garfield County, 16 miles away
Last Chance Trail, Garfield County, 16 miles away
Fayville Trail, Rio Blanco County, 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Barton Porter Reservoir:
Glenwood SPGS Golf Club, Glenwood Springs, 6 miles away
Lakota Canyon Golf Club, New Castle, 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Barton Porter Reservoir:
Porter Reservoir, Garfield CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Hughes Reservoir, Garfield CountyCounty, 6 miles away

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Colorado River
I had a blast on the river. The scenery was beautiful. The rapids were awesome and some would come over my head. It was a huge adreneline rush....

Sunlight Mountain
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Adams Lake
11 miles away
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located at the foot of Blair Mountain Adams Lake is well worth the trip. Definatly a 4 wheel drive Jeep Trail but only a few miles from Elk lakes, Jet lake, Shadow Lake, Blair lakes , Crater Lake, Deep lake and bison lake. Lots of Cut throat trout, rainbows and browns. Most deffinatly more than a one day trip. Always plan for all kinds of weather, and definitely tent camping only....

Elk Lakes
12 miles away
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Jet Lake
14 miles away
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Jet lake is also located in the Flat Tops wilderness area so no vehicles allowed but is only about a 15 to 20 minute hike to the lake (an easy pretty flat hike) then about another 15 minute hike into shadow lake , about 15 mor into blair lake and about 15 more into crater lake.
Elk lakes are located about 5 minutes from the wilderness area only 1/2 mile to the parking for jet lakes....

some colorado wild flowers...

Blair Lake
15 miles away
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Mansfield Ditch Trail
16 miles away
The north side of the mansfield trail is hikable and in decent shape,, the lower side below the clark trail cutoff is nearly overgrown and has no water sources...

Meadow Creek Lake
16 miles away
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Meadow lake was my Dada Idea, there is a great campground, easy road up the flat tops wilderness area to get there great for a one day fishing trip or camping, lots of family reunions held there, Great place to take little ones, and all around beautiful area...

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