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     Fox Lake is always a pleasure to visit. If you want a delightful time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Sawatch Range. There are some delightful whitewater spots on Clear Creek; going for a hike on the South Pine Creek Trail is always a fine adventure. Through the summer at Fox Lake highs are typically in the 70's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 30's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights  
   at Fox Lake are in the-20's. Having a delightful time at Fox Lake is uncomplicated. Dry warm beds await you at Best Western Vista Inn; the Horn Fork Trail is a delightful hiking trail close by.
This lake is so wonderful. There are other places here than Fox Lake, for example Rainbow Lake, and close by you locate the Texas Creek Trail which is a delightful hiking trail. Fox Lake is pretty arid generally; most of the rain falls during August while June is
 
               the month with the least amount of precipitation. If you come at the right time of year, Arkansas River offers some brilliant whitewater, and Fox Lake is delightful enough to spend more than a day at, Colt Spring Campground is a delightful local campground.
Fox Lake is located in the Sawatch Range. If you need a site to stay Buena Vista Super 8 Motel is a splendid choice. This lake is so wonderful. Lakes? Sure, Cottonwood Lake is nearby; you'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Monarch if you're here.
A tremendous site to have a look at close to Fox Lake is Dead Can Gulch, and you can never get enough of the good skiing at Ski Cooper. Yep, outdoors entertaining things truly is bountiful here in the Sawatch Range. There's so much to do here at Fox Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Hughes Meadow Campground is a delightful spot for that, and you can make out Sheep Mountain from Fox Lake.

 
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Current weather conditions at Fox Lake, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado
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Local climate location: TAYLOR PARK 16 miles away


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Latitude: 38.77833
Longitude: -106.2978

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These outdoors activities are available near Fox Lake.
 Hotels Near Fox Lake:
Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista, 12 miles away
Buena Vista Super 8 Motel, Buena Vista, 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Salida, Co, Salida, 24 miles away
Aspen Leaf Lodge, Salida, 24 miles away
Salida Travelodge, Salida, 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fox Lake:
Hughes Meadow Campground, Chaffee County, 2 miles away
Colt Spring Campground, Chaffee County, 3 miles away
Silvercliff Ranch, Nathrop, 9 miles away
Mirror Lake Campground, Gunnison County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Fox Lake:
Monarch, Colorado, 15 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
Ski Cooper, Colorado, 24 miles away
      1200 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Fox Lake:
Arkansas River, Chaffee CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista)
Clear Creek, Chaffee CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River)
Arkansas River, Chaffe CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge)
 National Parks Near Fox Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 28 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 28 miles away
 Trails Near Fox Lake:
Horn Fork Trail, Chaffee County, 7 miles away
Texas Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 7 miles away
South Pine Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Fox Lake:
Cottonwood Lake, Chaffee CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Rainbow Lake, Chaffee CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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We are camping and fishing at NFR campground Sunday - Sunday 21-28 June. We are experienced campers, but would appreciate any info you have re snow melt and camp and reservoir conditions. Thanks
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...ls in Buena Vista. on Highway 24, the park on Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway lives up to its name and has a list of amenities and activities to make it well worth the trip. You can reserve a grassy, treed site for your RV (we are big rig friendly) or tent. All sites include picnic tables and free WIFI.  Premium sites include free CATV & fire rings.  Other amenities include private family style showers, laundry, propane. Well mannered pets OK. We also rent late model travel and pop-up trailers.

Around the park plan to be treated to a quiet atmosphere, but lots to do, including facilities for many camping-type outdoor games. We may plan a pancake breakfast or a game of bingo or play beanbag baseball or Goofy Golf. Our rec room is always busy with socializing and such things as crafts and internet access in the clubhouse, and when the sun sets, you will be drawn to our central campfire pit for live music and good old fashioned camaraderie.

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Monarch
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...ble, and the runs flow naturally back to the base area. At Monarch you'll lose the crowds but not your friends.
Monarch is a family favorite because of great snow conditions and easy access to the mountain. Having one base area makes it convenient to drop off the little ones in the Children's Center, pick-up rental equipment, sign up for ski school and get on the slopes in a timely manner. Lift lines are a rarity and you will regularly find ski runs to yourself.
Looking for great powder, spectacular views, 1000+ acres of expert terrain, steeps, trees, cliffs, and bowls? You found it with Monarch Mountain. Check out the 130 acres of hike-to terrain in Mirkwood Basin from the top of the Breezeway Lift. Monarch Mountain Snowcat Tours offers some of the best Snowcat skiing in the state-guests enjoy skiing/riding in closely spaced trees, variable snow conditions and extremely steep slopes.
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Twin Lakes
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Ski Cooper
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