James Peak Lake, Front Range, Gilpin County, Colorado

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     This lake is so wonderful. Do visit Little Echo Lake near James Peak Lake, it's a lovely lake; why not take a look at Stewart Lake Dam while you're here. Summer brings highs in the 70's to James Peak Lake. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to James Peak Lake. While you're here at James Peak Lake, you could also visit picturesque  
   Steuart Lake, and James Peak Lake is delightful enough to spend more than a day at, Mountain Meadow Camp Grounds is a delightful local campground.
There is a delightful hiking trail close to James Peak Lake called the South Boulder Creek Trail, and Berthoud Pass has great slopes and a friendly staff. This lake is so wonderful. The James Peak Lake Trail is a wonderful hiking trail close to James Peak Lake, and after a long day outdoors Iron Horse Resort is a
 
               fine place to spend a night or two. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at James Peak Lake.
It is very dried up here at James Peak Lake typically; the month with most of the rain is August; the driest month is February. This lake is one of the great places here in the Front Range. That right there is loads of cool things already but it goes on, the Front Range has it all. Really delightful skiing awaits you at Winter Park, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Boulder Creek.
Any time is a great time at James Peak Lake if you fancy the outdoors. Near James Peak Lake you hit upon the Guinn Mountain Ski Trail which is a perfect hiking trail, and nearby you hit upon magnificent spots like Rogers Pass. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool things in the Front Range. A wonderful close by hotel is The Peck House, and a tremendous place to camp here at James Peak Lake is Midland Campground. If you come at the right time of year, Clear Creek - West Fork offers some perfect whitewater, and a delightful view of lovely Mount Bancroft is available.

 
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Local climate location: GRAND LAKE 17 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.85528
Longitude: -105.6753

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These outdoors activities are available near James Peak Lake.
 Hotels Near James Peak Lake:
The Peck House, Empire, 5 miles away
Iron Horse Resort, Winter Park, 6 miles away
Zephyr Mountain Lodge, Winter Park, 6 miles away
Beaver Village Condominiums, Winter Park, 6 miles away
Frasers Crossing Founders Point, Winter Park, 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near James Peak Lake:
Mountain Meadow Camp Grounds, Empire, 5 miles away
Midland Campground, Grand County, 5 miles away
Spruce Lodge Campground, Grand County, 5 miles away
Robbers Roost Campground, Grand County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near James Peak Lake:
Winter Park, Colorado, 7 miles away
      3060 vertical feet
Berthoud Pass, Colorado, 11 miles away
      1630 vertical feet
Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 18 miles away
      2270 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near James Peak Lake:
Clear Creek - West Fork, Clear Creek CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Coors Falls to Gunshot)
Boulder Creek, Boulder CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class V - 2.5 miles long (Gun Shy to Jasper Creek)
Clear Creek, Clear Creek CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Lawson to Idaho Springs)
 National Parks Near James Peak Lake:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO, 29 miles away
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO, 59 miles away
 Trails Near James Peak Lake:
James Peak Lake Trail, Gilpin County, 1 miles away
South Boulder Creek Trail, Gilpin County, 2 miles away
Guinn Mountain Ski Trail, Boulder County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near James Peak Lake:
Little Echo Lake, Gilpin CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Steuart Lake, Clear Creek CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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