Cow Lake, Garfield County, Colorado

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     While you're here at Cow Lake you can take a hike along the Last Chance Trail; a beautiful lake like Sixmile Lake is a pleasant site to explore. This lake is so wonderful. Throughout the summertime months, highs regularly are in the 80's at Cow Lake. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Cow Lake are in the 0's. A delightful close by hotel is Quality  
   Inn & Suites On The River, and Sunlight Mountain has brilliant slopes and a friendly staff.
At Cow Lake you don’t see much precipitation; throughout October this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is January. This lake is so wonderful. Soar down the rapids of White River - South Fork in a kayak, and you can stay the night at Hill Creek Campground and Trailhead. Meadow Creek Campground is a fine campground nearby, and you can have a pleasant hiking
 
               adventure along the Fayville Trail.
Take a hike on the Oyster Lake Trail, and Moss Lake is a good lake close by. This is no place for people who don’t like to have a good time. If you need a place to stay Rodeway Inn is a brilliant choice, and paddling on White River - North Fork is so much fun.

 
Rodeway Inn, New Castle
13 miles away
Hotel features free wireless Internet, large indoor heated pool and hot tub and complimentary breakfast bar. Rooms available with microwave and refrigerator and all rooms have hair dryer and coffee ...

Quality Inn & Suites On The River, Glenwood Springs
15 miles away
Set in beautiful Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Only minutes from Hot Springs Pool. River and mountain views available. All rooms equipped with wire...

Current weather conditions at Cow Lake, Garfield County, Colorado
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Local climate location: RIFLE 26 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.81194
Longitude: -107.4661

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These outdoors activities are available near Cow Lake.
 Hotels Near Cow Lake:
Rodeway Inn, New Castle, 13 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites On The River, Glenwood Springs, 15 miles away
Clarion Collection Glenwood Suites, Glenwood Springs, 15 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn - Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 16 miles away
Rodeway Inn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cow Lake:
Meadow Creek Campground, Garfield County, 5 miles away
Hill Creek Campground and Trailhead, Rio Blanco County, 6 miles away
Clark Cabin Campground, Garfield County, 8 miles away
Bison Lake Campground, Garfield County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Cow Lake:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado, 17 miles away
      2010 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Cow Lake:
White River - North Fork, Rio Blanco CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class III - 20 miles long (Mirror Lake to South Fork)
White River - South Fork, Rio Blanco CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class III-IV - 10 miles long (National Forest Campground to North Fork)
Colorado River, Garfield CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class IV-V(V+) - 3.8 miles long (Hanging Lake Exit 125 to Grizzly Creek)
 Trails Near Cow Lake:
Oyster Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County, 6 miles away
Fayville Trail, Rio Blanco County, 6 miles away
Last Chance Trail, Garfield County, 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Cow Lake:
Moss Lake, Garfield CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Sixmile Lake, Garfield CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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