Bates Lakes   Be the first to submit input for Bates Lakes. If you have info on Bates Lakes, Ouray County, Colorado please submit it here to improve this web site.          These outdoors activities are available near Bates Lakes.   Public Lands Near Bates Lakes: Ridgway State Park, Colorado, 11 miles away Crawford State Park, Colorado, 25 miles away San Juan National Forest, Colorado, 34 miles away Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 69 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 69 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bates Lakes: Beaver Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 3 miles away Big Cimarron Campground, Gunnison County, 4 miles away   Hotels Near Bates Lakes: China Clipper Inn, Ouray, 13 miles away MorningSong B&B, Ouray, 13 miles away Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray, 13 miles away St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray, 13 miles away Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray, 13 miles away   Hiking Trails Near Bates Lakes: Blue Lakes Trail, Ouray County, 20 miles away   Ski Areas Near Bates Lakes: Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 23 miles away       400 foot drop, 1 lifts, 3 runs Silverton, Colorado, 24 miles away       3200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Telluride, Colorado, 24 miles away       3845 foot drop, 18 lifts, 115 runs   Whitewater Near Bates Lakes: Cimarron River, Gunnison / MontroseCounty, 3 miles away       Class V+ - 10.2 miles long (Big Cimarron Campground to Cimarron Road bridge) Cimarron River, MontroseCounty, 12 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (Cimarron to Gunnison River) Whitewater Outfitter - Rigs FLY Shop & Guide Service, OurayCounty, 12 miles away       Whitewater outfitter