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    If you like lakes and you're in this part of Colorado you can check out Henderson Lake. If only every site had this much outdoors fun things, what a great world it would be. Henderson Lake Dam is pretty and it's near Henderson Lake, and you can stay the night at Transfer Park Campground. And if that's not enough, there's lots more to do near Henderson Lake. There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Silverton. This lake is one of the great places  
   here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains.
This lake is so wonderful. A quick spree to Aspen Creek in close proximity to Henderson Lake is a brilliant idea, and Big Bear Park is a nice place here at Henderson Lake. Here at Henderson Lake you'll probably meet some folks from Durango, and there are other spots here than Henderson Lake, for example Dollar Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Animas River, and if you need a place to
 
               stay Tamarron Resort is a pleasant choice.
Not much rain falls here at Henderson Lake; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month is June. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Henderson Lake with nighttime lows in the 40's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Henderson Lake. Kendall Mountain has perfect slopes and a friendly staff, and there's wonderful hiking along the Highline Trail.
Having a pleasant time in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains is easy. Bear Creek Campground is a splendid campground nearby, and the Whitehead Trail offers hiking at its best. But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Drift down the rapids of Canyon Creek in a kayak; dry warm beds await you at Lodge at Tamarron. Henderson Lake is right by the Deer Park Trail, and lakes are such peaceful places, why not visit Four Base Lake.

 
Lodge at Tamarron, Durango
6 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...

Tamarron Resort, Durango
6 miles away
Tamarron is located 15 miles north of Durango in a beautiful valley tucked beneath the rugged Hermosa Cliffs. Tamarron is 8 miles south of Durango Mountain Resort. The Lodge offers guests a beautiful ...

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


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.51194
Longitude: -107.7264

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These outdoors activities are available near Henderson Lake.
 Hotels Near Henderson Lake:
Lodge at Tamarron, Durango, 6 miles away
Tamarron Resort, Durango, 6 miles away
Cascade Village, Durango, 8 miles away
Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango, 9 miles away
Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Silverton, 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Henderson Lake:
Bear Creek Campground, La Plata County, 1 miles away
Transfer Park Campground, La Plata County, 4 miles away
Florida Campground, La Plata County, 4 miles away
Haviland Lake Campground, La Plata County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Henderson Lake:
Silverton, Colorado, 17 miles away
      3000 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 17 miles away
      400 vertical feet
Durango, Colorado, 24 miles away
      2029 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Henderson Lake:
Canyon Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 3 miles away
      Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River)
Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard)
Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma)
 National Parks Near Henderson Lake:
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM, 41 miles away
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 49 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 49 miles away
 Trails Near Henderson Lake:
Highline Trail, San Juan County, 14 miles away
Whitehead Trail, San Juan County, 15 miles away
Deer Park Trail, San Juan County, 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Henderson Lake:
Dollar Lake, La Plata CountyCounty, 4 miles away
Four Base Lake, La Plata CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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