Blue Lake, Gunnison County, Colorado     User input for Blue Lake, Gunnison County, Colorado: Be the first to submit input for Blue Lake. Help improve this web site with your great input. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        Elk Mountain Lodge is a glorious place to get some rest; if you get bored of Blue Lake you could also visit nearby Green Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Irwin Lodge is a very popular ski area nearby, and if you came for an overnight stay Avery Peak Campground is a great location to camp. If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Blue Lake. The Ruby Range here at Blue Lake makes the scenery here tremendous, and in the event that you       don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Daisy Creek. Blue Lake is not the only spot nearby, Meridian Lake Reservoir is a nearby lake, and Slate River has a splendid whitewater paddling spot close by. You should certainly dedicate some time to Buck Basin while you're here at Blue Lake; you can see Afley Peak from Blue Lake. You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool stuff at Blue Lake. Throughout the                  summer at Blue Lake highs are generally in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are generally in the 30's with temperatures at Blue Lake dipping down into the-10's throughout winter nights. On a delightful day at Blue Lake you can take a hike along the Trail Riders Trail; there is a fine hiking trail close by called the Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway. After a long day outdoors Elevation Hotel & Spa is a fine site to spend a night or two; a fine place is Daisy Pass. This lake is so wonderful. Near Blue Lake you find the Lowline Trail which is a great hiking trail, and camping is available at Lost Lake Campground. Blue Lake is a location that is rather dehydrated commonly; August is the month that gets the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.   Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte 9 miles away A stay at The Elk Mountain Lodge is like being a member of the Innkeepers extended family. The recent renovation of this historic miners hotel still leaves the old charm of the turn of the century. Th... Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte 9 miles away The newly renovated ski-in/ski-out Elevation Hotel and Spa combines luxury with contemporary mountain d‚cor to ensure pampering and relaxation. Nestled in the high altitudes of the majestic Colorado R... Current weather conditions at Blue Lake, Gunnison County, Colorado Local climate location: TWIN LAKES RESERVOIR 10 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 38.91611 Longitude: -107.1108 Colorado Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Colorado Gunnison County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Gunnison County Books about Blue Lake List of books available on Amazon.com about Blue Lake, Gunnison County, Colorado. Outdoors Recreation Near Edwards, Colorado Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Edwards, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Blue Lake. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. Colorado Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of Colorado.     These outdoors activities are available near Blue Lake.   Hotels Near Blue Lake: Elk Mountain Lodge, Crested Butte, 9 miles away Elevation Hotel & Spa, Mount Crested Butte, 9 miles away Crested Butte Lodge and Hostel, Mount Crested Butte, 9 miles away The Lodge at Mountaineer Square, Mount Crested Butte, 9 miles away Purple Mountain Lodge B&B-Spa, Crested Butte, 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Blue Lake: Lost Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 7 miles away Avery Peak Campground, Gunnison County, 9 miles away Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, 9 miles away Meri-daes RV Park and General Store, Carbondale, 10 miles away   Ski Areas Near Blue Lake: Irwin Lodge, Colorado, 11 miles away       2100 vertical feet Aspen Highlands, Colorado, 24 miles away       3635 vertical feet Aspen Mountain, Colorado, 24 miles away       3267 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Blue Lake: Daisy Creek, Gunnison CountyCounty, 3 miles away       Class V - 1 miles long (40' Waterfall to confluence with Slate River) Slate River, Gunnison CountyCounty, 5 miles away       Class V - 2 miles long (Beaver Ponds to Oh Be Joyful Campground) Anthracite Creek - Ruby Fork, Gunnison CountyCounty, 7 miles away       Class V+ - 11 miles long (Bridge to Erikson Springs Campground)   National Parks Near Blue Lake: Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 43 miles away Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 43 miles away   Trails Near Blue Lake: Trail Riders Trail, Gunnison County, 9 miles away Munsey Ruby Stock Driveway, Gunnison County, 9 miles away Lowline Trail, Gunnison County, 10 miles away   Lakes Near Blue Lake: Green Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 1 miles away Meridian Lake Reservoir, Gunnison CountyCounty, 2 miles away