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    In Colorado there are many beautiful lakes, Crater Lakes is one of them. A tremendous site right next door to Crater Lakes is Rogers Pass, and in case you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Clear Creek - West Fork. This lake is located in the wonderful Front Range. A pleasant spot for whitewater paddling right next door to Crater Lakes is Boulder Creek; great hiking is available along the King Lake Trail.
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   Crater Lakes you don’t get a lot of rainfall; August is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. This lake is so wonderful. There are great places to explore along the South Boulder Creek Trail, and if you need a spot to stay Iron Horse Resort is a great choice. Arapaho Creek is near Crater Lakes and is always a diversion to visit; Winter Park is a very popular ski area in close proximity.
But wait,
 
               there's more cool stuff to do in the Front Range. Don't leave Crater Lakes without first going for a hike along the James Peak Lake Trail, and Zephyr Mountain Lodge is a glorious spot to get some rest. Just can't get enough of Crater Lakes. Having a brilliant time in the Front Range is easy. At Crater Lakes you can see Mount Epworth, and camping at Buckingham Campground is always a magnificent experience.
But wait, there's more to do in the neighborhood of Crater Lakes. If you came to camp Midland Campground is a magnificent site to do that; not far from Crater Lakes you'll discover Arapaho Lakes which is a striking lake. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Crater Lakes. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Crater Lakes temperatures plunge to the 0's. This lake is so wonderful. Head up to Berthoud Pass and strap some skis to your feet, and there are other places here than Crater Lakes, for example Clayton Lake.

 
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Current weather conditions at Crater Lakes, Front Range, Gilpin County, Colorado
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Local climate location: GRAND LAKE 15 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.8975
Longitude: -105.6764

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These outdoors activities are available near Crater Lakes.
 Hotels Near Crater Lakes:
Iron Horse Resort, Winter Park, 6 miles away
Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park, 6 miles away
Beaver Village Condominiums, Winter Park, 6 miles away
Frasers Crossing Founders Point, Winter Park, 6 miles away
Vintage Resort, Winter Park, 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crater Lakes:
Midland Campground, Grand County, 5 miles away
Buckingham Campground, Boulder County, 6 miles away
Fourth of July Campground, Boulder County, 6 miles away
Spruce Lodge Campground, Grand County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Crater Lakes:
Winter Park, Colorado, 7 miles away
      3060 vertical feet
Berthoud Pass, Colorado, 9 miles away
      1630 vertical feet
SolVista, Colorado, 17 miles away
      1000 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Crater Lakes:
Boulder Creek, Boulder CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class V - 2.5 miles long (Gun Shy to Jasper Creek)
Clear Creek - West Fork, Clear Creek CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Coors Falls to Gunshot)
Clear Creek, Clear Creek CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Lawson to Idaho Springs)
 National Parks Near Crater Lakes:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO, 27 miles away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO, 61 miles away
 Trails Near Crater Lakes:
South Boulder Creek Trail, Gilpin County, 1 miles away
James Peak Lake Trail, Gilpin County, 2 miles away
King Lake Trail, Boulder County, 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Crater Lakes:
Arapaho Lakes, Gilpin CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Clayton Lake, Gilpin CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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