California Reservoir, Montezuma County, Colorado

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     Near California Reservoir you locate the Stoner Stock Trail which is a fine hiking trail, and let's not forget Turkey Creek which is a stream that you may stumble upon during your stay. You could also check out Miller Reservoir since you're here at California Reservoir; it's nearby, and there are great spots to explore along the Eagle Peak Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Nearby lakes? Sure, Middle Number 1 Reservoir is next to California Reservoir, and after  
   a long day outdoors Days Inn Cortez is a fine place to spend a night or two. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Rusty Spring. You'll need more than a day to discover everything California Reservoir has to offer, you can camp at Emerson Campground.
Not much rainfall falls here at California Reservoir; the month of October is the wettest with most of the rain while June is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This lake is so wonderful.
 
               A spree to Mesa Verde National Park is worthwhile. California Reservoir is a perfect site to visit for more than one day, The Forks Campground is a perfect site to camp nearby; a splendid close by hotel is Dunton Hot Springs.
You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff at California Reservoir. Going for a hike on the McPhee Stock Trail is always a good adventure; Dolores River is a brilliant whitewater spot close by. For the duration of the warm days of summer at California Reservoir temperatures are usually in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to California Reservoir.

 
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores
7 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
17 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 California Reservoir, Montezuma County, Colorado
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Local climate location: YELLOW JACKET 17 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.62611
Longitude: -108.4461

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 Hotels Near California Reservoir:
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, 7 miles away
Days Inn Cortez, Cortez, 17 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MESA VERDE-CORTEZ, Cortez, 17 miles away
Budget Host Inn Cortez, Cortez, 17 miles away
Baymont Inn And Suites Cortez, Cortez, 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near California Reservoir:
The Forks Campground, Montezuma County, 6 miles away
Emerson Campground, Dolores County, 8 miles away
Dolores River RV Park, Dolores, 8 miles away
Cozy Comfort RV Park and Mountain Retreat, Dolores, 9 miles away
 Whitewater Near California Reservoir:
Dolores River, Dolores / Montezuma CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class II-III - 39 miles long (Rico to McPhee Reservoir)
 National Parks Near California Reservoir:
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 18 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 18 miles away
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 25 miles away
 Trails Near California Reservoir:
Stoner Stock Trail, Dolores County, 6 miles away
McPhee Stock Trail, Montezuma County, 10 miles away
Eagle Peak Trail, Dolores County, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near California Reservoir:
Miller Reservoir, Montezuma CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Middle Number 1 Reservoir, Dolores CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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Puett Reservoir
11 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
11 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....

Joe Moore Reservoir
14 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....

Totten Lake
15 miles away
This is a pretty cool lake. I hang here alot I only live about 7 blocks away so yeah....

Mesa Verde RV Resort
16 miles away
Free WiFi Hi-speed Internet. Highest Rated Resort/Campground in the area. 1/2 mile East of the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park on highway 160. Big Rig friendly. Pets welcome and pet sitting is available. Heated pool and 2 hot tubs(1 indoor and 1 outdoor). Complimentary coffee, tea, & popcorn. Book exchange, poker table/ board games and satillite TV all in the Lodge Room. Rallies welcome. Tent sites available. No cable TV is necessary. We have 22 stations of national and internation TV. Escorted to Sites. 10% discounts for AAA, AARP, Good Sam, FMCA, Coachmen,and Military. Highest quality of Native American jewelry, kachina dolls, pottery and blankets. The Resort is within 45 mins. of everything in the Four Corners Area. From Durango & the Silverton RR to the East, to Mesa Verde National Park, to the 4 Corners in to the West and everything in between. See it all: www.mesaverdervrsort.com...

La Mesa RV Park
16 miles away
We stayed in this campground mid-July 2006. Very efficient, friendly park. Adequate power, water, and sewage hookups. Rates were reasonable; and the manager did indicate that longer stays were discounted. Nice fenced dog run for our puppies to enjoy. The microbrewery in town has a wide selection of locally made beverages. I would gladly stop at La Mesa RV Park again....

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