Buck Reservoir, Dolores County, Colorado

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     Dunton Hot Springs is a great place to get some rest; one of the major traits of the surroundings of Buck Reservoir is Lone Mesa. This lake is so wonderful. Looking for something near Buck Reservoir? Border Reservoir is in the neighborhood; do take a hike on the Ormiston Point Stock Driveway. After a long day outdoors Days Inn Cortez is a glorious spot to spend a night or two, and most likely you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Lone Mesa Number Two Reservoir is just  
   a very short distance away.
The warmest time of the year at Buck Reservoir comes with high temperatures in the 90's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Buck Reservoir sink into the 10's. This lake is so wonderful. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Buck Reservoir; Stoner Stock Trail is a magnificent local trail,
 
               and why not camp at The Forks Campground while you're here at Buck Reservoir. You imagine that's sufficient? Just getting warmed up. Dolores River is a fine whitewater spot in the vicinity of Buck Reservoir, and why not take a refreshing hike along the McPhee Stock Trail.
A visit to Buck Reservoir wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Lone Mesa Spring Number 1, and camping is available at Emerson Campground. It is very arid here at Buck Reservoir mostly; the month of October is the wettest with most of the rain while June is commonly the driest month.

 
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores
15 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...

Days Inn Cortez, Cortez
23 miles away
The Cortez-Days Inn has much to offer. Shopping is minutes away, or enjoy a round of golf at the beautiful 18-hole course. Nestled in the heart of Mesa Verde Country, the home of the Anasazi Indians...

Current weather conditions at Buck Reservoir, Dolores County, Colorado
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Local climate location: URAVAN 24 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.76722
Longitude: -108.4661

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These outdoors activities are available near Buck Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Buck Reservoir:
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, 15 miles away
Days Inn Cortez, Cortez, 23 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MESA VERDE-CORTEZ, Cortez, 24 miles away
Budget Host Inn Cortez, Cortez, 24 miles away
Baymont Inn And Suites Cortez, Cortez, 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Buck Reservoir:
Emerson Campground, Dolores County, 12 miles away
The Forks Campground, Montezuma County, 12 miles away
Mavreeso Campground, Dolores County, 13 miles away
West Dolores Campground, Dolores County, 14 miles away
 Whitewater Near Buck Reservoir:
Dolores River, Dolores / Montezuma CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class II-III - 39 miles long (Rico to McPhee Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Buck 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, 30 miles away
 Trails Near Buck Reservoir:
Stoner Stock Trail, Dolores County, 10 miles away
McPhee Stock Trail, Montezuma County, 13 miles away
Ormiston Point Stock Driveway, Dolores County, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Buck Reservoir:
Border Reservoir, Dolores CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Lone Mesa Number Two Reservoir, Dolores CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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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....

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....

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