Carter Lake, Sawatch Range, Gunnison County, Colorado

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     Carter Lake is a beautiful lake in the Sawatch Range. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Sawatch Range. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Taylor River, and a good location to have a look at is Bear Gulch. This lake is so wonderful. Camping at Comanche Campground is always a great experience.
Camping is available at Gold Creek Campground; skiing at Monarch is one of those things
 
   you just have to do. All the outdoors exciting things close to Carter Lake will keep you coming back time and again. Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area is a fine spot to get some rest; Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park is one of the destinations that are great to take a look at close by. At Carter Lake you don’t see much precipitation; of all the months in a year December is the one with the most snow, and June meanwhile is the driest month.
 
               Yep, outdoors amusing stuff truly is bountiful here in the Sawatch Range. Good hiking is available along the Gunsight Trail, and a great view of gorgeous Quartz Dome is available. Go for a hike on the Onemile Trail, and if you've had enough of Carter Lake, Boulder Lake is close by. For the period of the summertime, highs regularly are in the 70's at Carter Lake. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 30's. Highs all through the wintertime are usually in the 20's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Carter Lake fall into the-10's.
This lake is so wonderful. There are wonderful places to look at along the Gunsight Trail, and you're in all probability addicted to lakes, Mill Lake is one of those close by.

 
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24 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Carter Lake, Sawatch Range, Gunnison County, Colorado
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Local climate location: CRESTED BUTTE 5 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.62028
Longitude: -106.585

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These outdoors activities are available near Carter Lake.
 Hotels Near Carter Lake:
Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area, Gunnison, 24 miles away
Quality Inn Gunnison, Gunnison, 24 miles away
Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison, 24 miles away
Comfort Inn Gunnison, Gunnison, 24 miles away
The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen, 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Carter Lake:
Comanche Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away
Gold Creek Campground, Gunnison County, 2 miles away
Pitkin Campground, Gunnison County, 6 miles away
Colorado Dream Ranch Recreational Vehicle Park, Almont, 11 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Carter Lake:
Monarch, Colorado, 18 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
Irwin Lodge, Colorado, 29 miles away
      2100 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Carter Lake:
Taylor River, Gunnison CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont)
 National Parks Near Carter Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 9 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Carter Lake:
Gunsight Trail, Gunnison County, 1 miles away
Onemile Trail, Gunnison County, 2 miles away
Gunsight Trail, Gunnison County, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Carter Lake:
Boulder Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Mill Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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...dlocks Interstate 70 from Denver to the Front Range resorts each weekend. Located on Highway 50 on the Continental Divide, Monarch is very accessible. It's also one of the oldest ski areas in Colorado, established in 1939.
Monarch Mountain is what you expect from a real Colorado ski area. Abundant natural snow (350+ inches) and friendly people are two of our strongest attributes. You can walk from your car right to the lifts, prices are reasonable, and the runs flow naturally back to the base area. At Monarch you'll lose the crowds but not your friends.
Monarch is a family favorite because of great snow conditions and easy access to the mountain. Having one base area makes it convenient to drop off the little ones in the Children's Center, pick-up rental equipment, sign up for ski school and get on the slopes in a timely manner. Lift lines are a rarity and you will regularly find ski runs to yourself.
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