Billings Lake, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado

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     Billings Lake is always a pleasure to visit. Through the summertime at Billings Lake temperatures are regularly in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 30's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Billings Lake dipping down into the-20's through winter nights. Yep, outdoors amusing things truly is abundant here in the Sawatch Range. Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is a glorious local destination here at Billings Lake, and  
   splendid hiking is available along the Fooses Creek Trail. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Sawatch Range. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Billings Lake; Browns Creek Trail is a delightful local trail, and Calico Mountain is clearly visible from Billings Lake.
Billings Lake is located in the Sawatch Range. The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Monarch, and dry warm beds await you at Buena Vista Super 8 Motel. Not
 
               much rainfall falls here at Billings Lake; throughout the month of August you get the most rain around here, and June on the other hand is the driest.
The Pitkin Stock Driveway offers hiking at its best, and Billings Lake is not the only site nearby, Hancock Lake is a nearby lake. Chalk Creek Pass is a perfect place to stop by in close proximity to Billings Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Soar down the rapids of Arkansas River in a kayak; Garfield Campground is a glorious campground here.
What a site this is for outdoors folks. Get covered with water paddling on Arkansas River, and Billings Lake is a perfect spot to camp, Monarch Park Campground is a perfect spot. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a place to stay Best Western Vista Inn is a great choice, and at North Fork Dam next to Billings Lake there are some exciting things to see.

 
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Current weather conditions at Billings Lake, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado
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Local climate location: TAYLOR PARK 7 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.62361
Longitude: -106.33

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These outdoors activities are available near Billings Lake.
 Hotels Near Billings Lake:
Buena Vista Super 8 Motel, Buena Vista, 18 miles away
Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista, 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Salida, Co, Salida, 22 miles away
Aspen Leaf Lodge, Salida, 22 miles away
Salida Travelodge, Salida, 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Billings Lake:
Garfield Campground, Chaffee County, 5 miles away
Monarch Park Campground, Chaffee County, 6 miles away
Middle Quartz Campground, Gunnison County, 7 miles away
Angel of Shavano Campground, Chaffee County, 8 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Billings Lake:
Monarch, Colorado, 6 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Billings Lake:
Arkansas River, Chaffee CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access)
Arkansas River, Chaffe CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge)
Arkansas River, Chaffee CountyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista)
 National Parks Near Billings Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 22 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 22 miles away
Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO, 68 miles away
 Trails Near Billings Lake:
Fooses Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 8 miles away
Browns Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 10 miles away
Pitkin Stock Driveway, Gunnison County, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Billings Lake:
Hancock Lake, Chaffee CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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