Four Base Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, La Plata County, Colorado

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     Get wet paddling on Canyon Creek, and Four Base Lake is delightful enough to spend more than a day at, Haviland Lake Campground is a delightful local campground. Four Base Lake is a site with many visitors from Durango, and what would winter be without some skiing at Silverton. Whitewater paddling is nice on Animas River, and after a long day outdoors Lodge at Tamarron is a tremendous place to spend a night or two.
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   the entertaining things to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Going for a hike on the Circle Trail is always a delightful adventure; Four Base Lake is not the only spot nearby, Haviland Lake is a nearby lake. From a rain point of view Four Base Lake is a rather common place; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June. The warmest time of the year at Four Base Lake arrives with high temperatures in the 70's with  
               nighttime lows in the 30's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Four Base Lake.
This lake is located in the wonderful San Juan and Jemez Mountains. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. A lake nearby is Forebay Lake, and nearby you stumble on the Highline Trail which is a perfect hiking trail. Be careful coming to Four Base Lake, you might not ever wanna go back home again. Very pretty scenery and wonderful skiing is what you get at Kendall Mountain.
This lake is so wonderful. Why not stop at Haviland Lake Dam since you're here, and Canyon Creek is in the neighborhood of Four Base Lake and is always a diversion to explore. There's just no way anybody can get bored here at Four Base Lake. There are nice places to explore along the Goodhope Stock Driveway; if you need a place to stay Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts is a fine choice. This lake is so wonderful. Nearby Nary Draw is a perfect spot to go if you're at Four Base Lake, and camping at Durango Koa Kampground is always a perfect experience.

 
Lodge at Tamarron, Durango
2 miles away
As of September 1st 2007, The Lodge at Tamarron has completed a million and a half dollar renovation to the common areas of the Lodge. The Lodge at Tamarron offers charming condominiums on a large res...

Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango
6 miles away
This luxury ski-in/ski-out property is the anchor of the new Purgatory Village, featuring upgraded skier services and a new Purgys Day Lodge. Purgatory Lodge units range in size from 2 bedrooms to 4 b...

Current weather conditions at Four Base Lake, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, La Plata County, Colorado
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Local climate location: RICO 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.52639
Longitude: -107.7894

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These outdoors activities are available near Four Base Lake.
 Hotels Near Four Base Lake:
Lodge at Tamarron, Durango, 2 miles away
Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango, 6 miles away
Cascade Village, Durango, 6 miles away
Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Durango, 6 miles away
Iron Horse Inn, Durango, 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Four Base Lake:
Haviland Lake Campground, La Plata County, 1 miles away
Durango Koa Kampground, Durango, 4 miles away
Bear Creek Campground, La Plata County, 5 miles away
Purgatory Campground, La Plata County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Four Base Lake:
Silverton, Colorado, 18 miles away
      3000 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 18 miles away
      400 vertical feet
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado, 22 miles away
      700 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Four Base Lake:
Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard)
Canyon Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 2 miles away
      Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River)
Hermosa Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Hermosa Park to US 550)
 National Parks Near Four Base Lake:
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 45 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 45 miles away
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 66 miles away
 Trails Near Four Base Lake:
Highline Trail, San Juan County, 12 miles away
Circle Trail, Dolores County, 13 miles away
Goodhope Stock Driveway, La Plata County, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Four Base Lake:
Forebay Lake, La Plata CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Haviland Lake, La Plata CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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