Dawson Reservoir, Mesa County, Colorado

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     Good hiking is available along the High Foot Trail; the summit of Leon Peak can be made out from Dawson Reservoir. The Crag Crest Trail offers hiking at its best; pretty scenery and perfect skiing is what you get at Powderhorn. This is no place for people who don’t like to have a good time. Why not camp at Weir and Johnson Campground since you're here at Dawson Reservoir. Lakes? Sure, Anderson Reservoir is in the neighborhood. For the duration of the months of  
   summer highs here at Dawson Reservoir get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's; overnight lows at Dawson Reservoir throughout the wintertime usually dip into the 0's.
This lake is so wonderful. Dawson Reservoir is pretty dehydrated ordinarily; during March this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is June. Anderson Reservoir is a perfect lake in the neighborhood of Dawson Reservoir;
 
               Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge is a fine place to get some rest.
This lake is so wonderful. A good site to camp here at Dawson Reservoir is Twin Lake Campground, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Dawson Reservoir; Lily Lake Trail is a nice local trail. Dawson Dam is a beautiful spot near Dawson Reservoir, and Sheep Flats is a great spot.

 
Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge, Cedaredge
13 miles away
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Super 8 Rifle, Rifle
23 miles away
This newly constructed Super 8 in Rifle (opened May 2009) welcomes you to Colorado. The Super 8 is conveniently located just off I-70 at exit 90. We are approx. 55 miles east of Grand Junction, and ap...

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Local climate location: COLLBRAN 18 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.11167
Longitude: -107.8483

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These outdoors activities are available near Dawson Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Dawson Reservoir:
Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge, Cedaredge, 13 miles away
Super 8 Rifle, Rifle, 23 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Rifle, Rifle, 23 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites Rifle, Rifle, 23 miles away
Candlewood Suites PARACHUTE, Parachute, 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Dawson Reservoir:
Twin Lake Campground, Delta County, 3 miles away
Weir and Johnson Campground, Delta County, 3 miles away
Trickel Park Campground, Delta County, 3 miles away
Bonham Campground, Mesa County, 4 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Dawson Reservoir:
Powderhorn, Colorado, 22 miles away
      1650 vertical feet
 National Parks Near Dawson Reservoir:
Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO, 60 miles away
 Trails Near Dawson Reservoir:
High Foot Trail, Mesa County, 7 miles away
Lily Lake Trail, Mesa County, 8 miles away
Crag Crest Trail, Delta County, 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Dawson Reservoir:
Anderson Reservoir, Mesa CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Anderson Reservoir, Mesa CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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