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    Hunkydory Lake is a great lake in an area with lots of outdoors fun all around. While you're here at Hunkydory Lake you can take a hike along the Browns Creek Trail; Best Western Vista Inn is a wonderful location to get some rest. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Sawatch Range. Cyclone Creek is a great local stream, and Columbus Gulch is definitely a magnificent spot to check out. Yeah, come here to Hunkydory Lake for a wonderful time. If the weather  
   is delightful, you acquire a great sight of Mount Aetna from Hunkydory Lake.
Hunkydory Lake is pretty dried up mostly; during the month of August you get the most rain around here, and June is the month with the least moisture. Arkansas River is a good whitewater spot close to Hunkydory Lake; Monarch has glorious slopes and a friendly staff. This lake is so wonderful. Monarch Park Campground is a perfect campground nearby, and not far from Hunkydory Lake
 
               you acquire some fine water scenery at North Fork Dam.
This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike along the Fooses Creek Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and if you need a location to stay Buena Vista Super 8 Motel is a tremendous choice. So much enjoyable stuff to do here at Hunkydory Lake, too glorious to be true. This is a great region for folks who like lakes. North Fork Reservoir is a lake in the vicinity; do set aside some time for Hoffman Park since you're here at Hunkydory Lake. High temperatures at Hunkydory Lake throughout the warm days of summer are in the 70's while night lows are regularly in the 30's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Hunkydory Lake temperatures drop to the-20's.
But wait, there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the Sawatch Range. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always pop by nearby Boss Lady Reservoir; a wonderful spot for whitewater paddling is Arkansas River. If you came for an overnight stay Garfield Campground is a great location to camp; if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the Quakey Mountain Trail. This lake is one of the great places here in the Sawatch Range.

 
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Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista
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Current weather conditions at Hunkydory Lake, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado
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Local climate location: TAYLOR PARK 7 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.59528
Longitude: -106.3042

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 Hotels Near Hunkydory Lake:
Buena Vista Super 8 Motel, Buena Vista, 18 miles away
Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista, 18 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Salida, Co, Salida, 20 miles away
Aspen Leaf Lodge, Salida, 20 miles away
Salida Travelodge, Salida, 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hunkydory Lake:
Garfield Campground, Chaffee County, 3 miles away
Monarch Park Campground, Chaffee County, 5 miles away
Angel of Shavano Campground, Chaffee County, 6 miles away
Middle Quartz Campground, Gunnison County, 8 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Hunkydory Lake:
Monarch, Colorado, 5 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Hunkydory Lake:
Arkansas River, Chaffee CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access)
Arkansas River, Chaffe CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class III - 6 miles long (East Buena Vista to Fisherman's Bridge)
Arkansas River, Chaffee CountyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class III - 7 miles long (Railroad Bridge Launch to Buena Vista)
 National Parks Near Hunkydory Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 23 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 23 miles away
Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO, 66 miles away
 Trails Near Hunkydory Lake:
Fooses Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 5 miles away
Browns Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 8 miles away
Quakey Mountain Trail, Gunnison County, 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Hunkydory Lake:
North Fork Reservoir, Chaffee CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Boss Lady Reservoir, Chaffee CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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North Fork Reservoir
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
Robert...
This lake is so beautiful, you have to see it to believe it!!...One of the most beautiful spots in the world....

Monarch
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Monarch Mountain is what you expect from a real Colorado ski area. Abundant natural snow (350+ inches) and friendly people are two of our strongest attributes. You can walk from your car right to the lifts, prices are reasonable, 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 s...

Browns Creek Trail
I have backpacked brown's creek trail since I was a boy, great overnighter. Good people on the trails, but still secluded enough to have some privacy....

Snowy Peaks RV Park
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Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom...
...ctivities 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.

In the area surrounding Snowy Peaks RV Park and Rentals you can find world-class white water rafting and kayaking at South Main River Park, the longest whitewater park of its kind in the country. Stroll through historic Buena Vista for shopping and great restaurants...

Mt Princeton Mobile Home and RV
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