Big Spring Reservoir, Dolores County, Colorado

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     Big Spring is a splendid local attraction, and Big Spring Reservoir is right by the Twin Spring Trail. At Big Spring Reservoir during the summer months highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows at Big Spring Reservoir through the wintertime mostly plunge into the 0's. It is very arid here at Big Spring Reservoir typically; the month with most of the rain is July,  
   and the driest month of the year is February. There are some good whitewater spots on Dolores River, and do take a hike on the Eagle Peak Trail.
Yeah, come here to Big Spring Reservoir for a wonderful time. Dunton Hot Springs is a pleasant place to get some rest, and if you came to camp West Dolores Campground is a great place to do that. This lake is so wonderful. This lake is so wonderful. The Stoner Mesa Trail offers hiking at its best. Lakes are good;
 
               Dressel Reservoir is a lake that's close to Big Spring Reservoir.
After a long day outdoors Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC is a glorious location to spend a night or two, and Groundhog Creek is in the neighborhood of Big Spring Reservoir and is always a delight to stop at. Camping at Mavreeso Campground is always a great experience, and needless to say, this is a magnificent region for people who like lakes, Dressel Number Two Reservoir is a lake in the vicinity.

 
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores
18 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 Spring Reservoir, Dolores County, Colorado
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Local climate location: NORWOOD 19 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.73778
Longitude: -108.2717

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These outdoors activities are available near Big Spring Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Big Spring Reservoir:
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, 18 miles away
Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC, Mancos, 21 miles away
Days Inn Cortez, Cortez, 29 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MESA VERDE-CORTEZ, Cortez, 29 miles away
Budget Host Inn Cortez, Cortez, 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Spring Reservoir:
West Dolores Campground, Dolores County, 4 miles away
Mavreeso Campground, Dolores County, 5 miles away
Emerson Campground, Dolores County, 7 miles away
The Forks Campground, Montezuma County, 10 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Big Spring Reservoir:
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado, 28 miles away
      700 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Big Spring Reservoir:
Dolores River, Dolores / Montezuma CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II-III - 39 miles long (Rico to McPhee Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Big Spring 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, 39 miles away
 Trails Near Big Spring Reservoir:
Stoner Mesa Trail, Dolores County, 4 miles away
Twin Spring Trail, Dolores County, 5 miles away
Eagle Peak Trail, Dolores County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Spring Reservoir:
Dressel Number Two Reservoir, Dolores CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Dressel Reservoir, 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
19 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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