Jackson Lake, Sawatch Range, Gunnison County, Colorado

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     Yeah, come up here to the Sawatch Range for a wonderful time. Drift down the rapids of Clear Creek in a kayak; you can never get enough of the great skiing at Monarch. Paddling on Taylor River is so much fun, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Gunsight Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Stay the night at Pitkin Campground.
This lake is so wonderful. The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company is a great site to get some rest, and Jackson Lake is right by the
 
   Pitkin Stock Driveway. At Jackson Lake all through the summer highs are in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 30's. Highs throughout the winter are usually in the 20's, and night lows at Jackson Lake through the wintertime mostly sink into the-10's. Jackson Lake is a magnificent site to visit for more than one day, Gold Creek Campground is a magnificent site to camp nearby; Fairview Lake is a nearby lake that you could stop by.
This lake is located
 
               in the wonderful Sawatch Range. Jackson Lake is pretty arid ordinarily; December is the wettest month with most snow, and June meanwhile is the driest month. Yeah, come here to Jackson Lake for a great time. Don't miss out on a visit to Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park since you're here at Jackson Lake, and a lake close by is Annie Lake.
Be careful coming to the Sawatch Range, you might not ever want to go home again. The panorama of Fairview Peak from Jackson Lake is striking, and the Gold Creek Union Park Trail offers hiking at its best.

 
The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen
24 miles away
The Alpenblick Townhomes by Aspen Lodging Company have the best location in town! Beautifully furnished, these spacious townhomes have all the amenities of home. Full kitchen, television and VCR, with...

Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area, Gunnison
28 miles away
The Super 8 of Gunnison welcomes you to South-Central Colorado home of Western States College. The Super 8 is conveniently located on U.S. Highway 50 on the East side of town. We are minuets from Cres...

Current weather conditions at Jackson Lake, Sawatch Range, Gunnison County, Colorado
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Local climate location: CRESTED BUTTE 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.67722
Longitude: -106.5256

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These outdoors activities are available near Jackson Lake.
 Hotels Near Jackson Lake:
The Alpenblick By Aspen Lodging Company, Aspen, 24 miles away
Super 8 Gunnison/Crested Butte Area, Gunnison, 28 miles away
Quality Inn Gunnison, Gunnison, 28 miles away
Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista, 28 miles away
Alpine Inn Of Gunnison, Gunnison, 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jackson Lake:
Gold Creek Campground, Gunnison County, 4 miles away
Pitkin Campground, Gunnison County, 4 miles away
Comanche Campground, Gunnison County, 7 miles away
Middle Quartz Campground, Gunnison County, 8 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Jackson Lake:
Monarch, Colorado, 16 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Jackson Lake:
Taylor River, Gunnison CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class II-IV - 18 miles long (Taylor Park Reservoir to Almont)
Clear Creek, Chaffee CountyCounty, 20 miles away
      Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River)
 National Parks Near Jackson Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 14 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Jackson Lake:
Gold Creek Union Park Trail, Gunnison County, 3 miles away
Gunsight Trail, Gunnison County, 4 miles away
Pitkin Stock Driveway, Gunnison County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Jackson Lake:
Fairview Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Annie Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Monarch
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...nd 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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Mosca Campground
16 miles away
We've camped here since our now 40ish childrlen were young. They are now taking their children there. Mosca is beautiful both to the eye and the heart. It is a little more difficult now that there is no potable water, but one can use lake water for dishes, and must bring in drinking and cooking water.Fishing is great - the deer put on a show eve4ry night. The camp hostess, Mary, is there is to help you with problems, and to give great advice.Other than the water problem, this is the greatest camp ground I've ever occupied!...

Needle Creek Reservoir
17 miles away
This is a great place to just get away from it all and enjoy some very good fishing....

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