Big Reservoir, Dolores County, Colorado

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     Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC is a good place to get some rest, and camping is available at Mavreeso Campground. Big Reservoir is a location that is quite waterless regularly; July is the month that gets the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. This is no place for people who don’t like to have fun. In case you don’t mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Dolores River, and going for a hike along the  
   Stoner Mesa Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area. High temperatures at Big Reservoir during the summertime months are in the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 40's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's while Big Reservoir night low temperatures during the winter are in the 0's.
On a good day at Big Reservoir you can take a hike along the Twin Spring Trail; a glorious place to camp here at Big Reservoir
 
               is West Dolores Campground. This lake is so wonderful. This lake is so wonderful. Dutchman Lake is a nearby lake that you could have a look at; the summit of Nipple Mountain can be spotted from Big Reservoir.
Do pop by Aspen Reservoir near Big Reservoir, it's a wonderful lake, and if you need a place to stay Dunton Hot Springs is a wonderful choice. It's always pleasant to explore Big Spring, and if the weather is good, you can go for a hike along the Eagle Peak Trail.

 
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores
17 miles away
This perfectly restored ghost town thrives on contradictions, hand-hewn log cabins exquisitely furnished, a life-worn saloon serving food of startling quality, lung torturing trails followed by pamper...

Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC, Mancos
21 miles away
Echo Basin Ranch located in the Four Corners area of Southwestern Colorado and is sthe perfect location for your next vacation. We are a non-structured guest ranch where YOU plan for your own individ...

Current weather conditions at Big Reservoir, Dolores County, Colorado
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Local climate location: NORWOOD 20 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.73583
Longitude: -108.2883

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These outdoors activities are available near Big Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Big Reservoir:
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, 17 miles away
Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC, Mancos, 21 miles away
Days Inn Cortez, Cortez, 28 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MESA VERDE-CORTEZ, Cortez, 28 miles away
Budget Host Inn Cortez, Cortez, 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Reservoir:
West Dolores Campground, Dolores County, 4 miles away
Mavreeso Campground, Dolores County, 5 miles away
Emerson Campground, Dolores County, 6 miles away
The Forks Campground, Montezuma County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Big Reservoir:
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado, 29 miles away
      700 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Big Reservoir:
Dolores River, Dolores / Montezuma CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II-III - 39 miles long (Rico to McPhee Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Big Reservoir:
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 26 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 26 miles away
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 38 miles away
 Trails Near Big Reservoir:
Stoner Mesa Trail, Dolores County, 5 miles away
Eagle Peak Trail, Dolores County, 5 miles away
Twin Spring Trail, Dolores County, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Reservoir:
Aspen Reservoir, Dolores CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Dutchman Lake, Dolores CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Joe Moore Reservoir
17 miles away
Joe Moore Reservoir (also known as Big Pine) is located on both private and Forest Service land. The reservoir was constructed in 1905 and has 37 surface acres. Owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company, Joe Moore is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and open for public fishing....

Summit Reservoir
18 miles away
Summit Lake was constructed in 1905 and reconstructed and enlarged in 1938. It is owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company. It contains 402 surfqace acres when full. The lake is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and open for public fishing. Public access is from highway 184 on the north side of the lake. There is a boat ramp. Fishing is allowed from the bank or from hand powered or trolling motor powered boats only. The public access is maintained by the DOW. The only facilities present is a boat ramp and a pit toilet. No fires, swimming or overnight camping is allowed....

Puett Reservoir
19 miles away
A.M. Puett Reservoir was originally constructed in 1905, and then reconstructed in 1960. It contains 163 surface acres when full and is owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company. The lake is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and open for public fishing from the bank and from trolling motor powered boats. No swimming is allowed. The lake is on private land and access is limited to 3 feet above the high water line....

Hesperus Ski Center
28 miles away
When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It was a fun place....

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