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The beauty of Lake Eileen is reason enough to stop by. Whitewater paddling is great on Canyon Creek, and if the weather is magnificent, you can go for a hike along the Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway. This lake is so wonderful. On a tremendous day at Lake Eileen you can take a hike along the Whitehead Trail, and Lake Eileen is a pleasant place to visit for more than one day, Vallecito Campground is a pleasant place to camp nearby. This lake is located in the wonderful San
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| | Juan and Jemez Mountains. Throughout the days of summer at Lake Eileen temperatures are typically in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Lake Eileen dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. All the outdoors enjoyable things in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains will keep you coming back again and again. There are other places here than Lake Eileen, for example Chain | |
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Lakes, and if you're here at Lake Eileen it's a good idea to take a look at Freeman Park. This is no place for people who don’t like to have a good time. Yeah, come up here to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains for a wonderful time.
On a wonderful day you get a vista of West Mountain from Lake Eileen, and a fine nearby hotel is Tamarron Resort. This lake is so wonderful. While you're here at Lake Eileen you will meet lots of folks from close by Durango; the Deer
Park Trail is a brilliant hiking trail nearby. In case you don’t have a problem getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Vallecito Creek; Vallecito Reservoir is a great lake nearby. At Lake Eileen you don’t see
much rain; August is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is June. Head up to Silverton and strap some skis to your feet, and do stop by D Creek if you're here at Lake Eileen. That right there is a load already,
but it goes on; Lake Eileen has it all. Blue Spruce Trailer Park is a perfect local campground; Lodge at Tamarron is a wonderful place to get some rest.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.45833 Longitude: -107.5714
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Silverton, Colorado, 20 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Durango, Colorado, 29 miles away 2029 vertical feet |
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Vallecito Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 3 miles away Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) |
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Canyon Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 14 miles away Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 15 miles away Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard) |
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Blue Spruce Trailer Park
 | 6 PHOTOS RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom... RV:All full hook ups, - 90 RV hookups... Map... RV's... Cabins... RV's... Fishing... It’s time, you’re ready for a change of scenery . . . The fresh mountain air, the sights and sounds of nature, the friendly faces. Located in a high mountain valley, deep in the San Juan mountains and on a paved access. Vallecito is the perfect get-away for every season. Stay with us at the Blue Spruce RV Park & Cabins, just up the road from the lake.... |
Vallecito Lake
 | 13 miles away Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful.... |
Durango Koa Kampground
 | 15 miles away This KOA (formerly Durango North KOA) is no longer in the KOA system.... |
Silverton
 | 20 miles away 3 PHOTOS Unparalleled big-mountain powder and chairlift-served guided skiing with an emphasis on adventure - need we say more? Colorado's newest ski area is also its highest and most-expert, serving up exclusively non-groomed
advanced/expert terrain to powderhounds of all ages. Unguided skier permitted early and late season. At Silverton Mountain, Colorado you will find amazing lines in every direction and one chairlift perfectly located to deliver you to the goods. Imagine a place where the average total snowfall of over 400'' exceeds the amount of daily visitors. Advanced and expert only riding, no groomers, no clearcut runs and a real mountain experience with plenty of adventure on tap. All thrills no frills. During certain times of the season you are required to ski with a guide. Reserve your day in advance at
www.silvertonmountain.com... |
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