Crystal Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado

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     If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. A short tour to Treasure Falls is always worthwhile, and paddling on Lake Fork Gunnison River is so much fun. Crystal Peak can be made out from Crystal Lake, and whitewater paddling is fine on Henson Creek. High temperatures at Crystal Lake during the summertime months are in the 70's; the overnight is a little chillier of course, usually in the 50's. The winter comes with  
   highs in the 30's while Crystal Lake night low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.
This lake is so wonderful. There's so much to do here at Crystal Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Mill Creek Campground is a fine location for that, and Comfort Inn Ouray is a perfect site to get some rest. Around Crystal Lake you don’t get a lot of rain; throughout August this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June. This
 
               lake is so wonderful. Alpine Gulch is near Crystal Lake and is a wonderful site, and obviously, this is a good region for folks who like lakes, Larson Lakes is a lake in the neighborhood.
This spot, the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, has so much outdoors entertaining stuff. You're possibly into lakes, Hay Lake is one of those nearby, and some of the water nearby flows, like Crystal Creek. This spot is so good, just look at all the enjoyable stuff to do in the vicinity of Crystal Lake. Stay the night at Lake City Campground, and there is a nice hiking trail close by called the Ridge Stock Driveway. Going for a hike on the Big Blue Trail is always a brilliant adventure, and if you're into cool geologic traits try Sugarloaf Rock.
This lake is located in the wonderful San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Go for a hike on the Fall Creek Trail.

 
Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray
21 miles away
All rooms have mountain views. Telluride Ski Resort is 46 driving miles from hotel. Pet Accommodation: 15.00/night per night per pet....

Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray
21 miles away
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Ouray is one of Colorados best-kept secrets. Known as the Switzerland of America, Ouray has a little bit of everything for every one, for every season. Enjoy the spl...

Current weather conditions at Crystal Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado
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Local climate location: OURAY 3 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.04861
Longitude: -107.3639

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These outdoors activities are available near Crystal Lake.
 Hotels Near Crystal Lake:
Comfort Inn Ouray, Ouray, 21 miles away
Ouray Chalet Inn, Ouray, 21 miles away
St.Elmo Hotel, Ouray, 21 miles away
Best Western Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs, Ouray, 21 miles away
The Ice House Lodge, Telluride, 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crystal Lake:
Lake City Campground, Lake City, 3 miles away
Mill Creek Campground, Hinsdale County, 8 miles away
Big Blue Campground, Gunnison County, 9 miles away
Henson Creek RV Park, Lake City, 10 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Crystal Lake:
Silverton, Colorado, 24 miles away
      3000 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 24 miles away
      400 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Crystal Lake:
Henson Creek, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City)
Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run)
Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison CountyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Redbridge to Blue Mesa Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Crystal Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 56 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 56 miles away
 Trails Near Crystal Lake:
Ridge Stock Driveway, Gunnison County, 5 miles away
Big Blue Trail, Hinsdale County, 6 miles away
Fall Creek Trail, Hinsdale County, 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Crystal Lake:
Hay Lake, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Larson Lakes, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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