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Lakes are magnificent; Montoya Reservoir is a lake that's in close proximity to Goat Canyon Reservoir, and Durango is a very popular ski area in the vicinity. If only every spot had this much outdoors enjoyable things, what a great world it would be. If you desire a little side tour, try Goat Canyon; Super 8 Durango/Purgatory is a fine location to get some rest. Not far from Goat Canyon Reservoir, you'll locate Herrera Reservoir which is a wonderful lake, and
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| | the nice folks of Durango like to hang out close by. Camping at Durango Yearround RV Park is always a tremendous experience, and do take a hike on the Highline Trail.
This lake is so wonderful. This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is pleasant on Animas River; why not head up to Hesperus Ski Center and strap some skis to your feet. A delightful location to camp here at Goat Canyon Reservoir is Alpen Rose RV Park, and dry warm beds await you at Comfort | |
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Inn & Suites Durango.
For the period of the warm days of summer here at Goat Canyon Reservoir, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's while nighttime lows are ordinarily in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in
the 30's with temperatures at Goat Canyon Reservoir dipping down into the 0's all through winter nights. It is very dry here at Goat Canyon Reservoir frequently; August is when you get the most rain here; June on the other hand is the driest.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.14639
Longitude: -107.9208
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Durango, Colorado, 1 miles away
2029 vertical feet |
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Animas River, La Plata CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Class II-III - 12 miles long (Purple Cliffs to State line) |
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Animas River, La Plata CountyCounty, 8 miles away
Class III - 6.5 miles long (32nd St. Park to Purple Cliffs) |
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Hesperus Ski Center
| 12 miles away
When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It was a fun place.... |
Ruins Road RV Park
 | 14 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery...RV:30 & 50 Amp electric at all sites, - 53 RV hookups, PETS:2 pet stations in park + River front run area., GROCERY:Safeway in Aztec. Walmart & Target in Farmington...$20.00 per night + tax. Monthly Rates available, please call 505-334-3160 for current rates.... |
Mormon Reservoir
 | 15 miles away
The Mormon Reservoir is located on Hay gulch stream before it flows into La Plata River. In the late 1920's the Mormon Church in Utah paid to have the damn across Hay Gulch constructed for the Mormon village of Red Mesa. Water is stored in the reservoir until it is needed for farmers at Red Mesa. The water is released into the La Plata River and is measured for agricultural purposes during the drier part of the summer. Young men from Red Mesa built frame buildings on the rocky and wooded west hillside going into Hay Gulch. Until the damn was completed the workers stayed in these dwellings. All of the work on the earthen damn was done by hand and horse drawn equipment. Dynamite was used to blast boulders used on the damn to hold the water in place until needed. The impounded water becomes undrinkable by early summer when it has a strong odor. Water dogs (salamanders) and tadpoles become prolific as the summer advances. On hot summer days the water is very refreshing for swimmers. In Luther Butler's novel, Homesteaders and Sheepherders, details of the reservoir are given... |
Durango Koa Kampground
| 18 miles away
This KOA (formerly Durango North KOA) is no longer in the KOA system.... |
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6 miles away
6 miles away
