Jewel Lake, Jackson County, Colorado

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     Take a hike on the Blue Lake Trail, and if you need a place to stay Americas Best Value Inn Bighorn Lodge is a brilliant choice. One of the major marks of the surroundings of Jewel Lake is Clark Peak. Not much precipitation falls here at Jewel Lake; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is January. If you come at the right time of year, Cache La Poudre River offers some great whitewater, and if you're here,  
   you could also go to pretty Island Lake.
This lake is so wonderful. Hiking along the North Fork Trail is brilliant fun, and soar down the rapids of Joe Wright Creek in a kayak. You'll come across a beautiful lake called Timber Lake near Jewel Lake, and camping is available at Ranger Lakes Campground. Throughout the summertime months here at Jewel Lake, high temperatures usually get into the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 30's. For the
 
               period of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 20's with temperatures at Jewel Lake dipping down into the 0's all through winter nights.
You definitely ought to go for Jewel Lake. Going for a hike along the West Branch Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood, and a delightful site to camp here at Jewel Lake is Craig Campground.

 
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Local climate location: WALDEN 18 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.60194
Longitude: -105.9381

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These outdoors activities are available near Jewel Lake.
 Hotels Near Jewel Lake:
Americas Best Value Inn Bighorn Lodge, Grand Lake, 20 miles away
Gateway Inn Restaurant Cnf Ctr, Grand Lake, 20 miles away
Inn At Grand Lake, The, Grand Lake, 20 miles away
The Inn at Grand Lake, Grand Lake, 20 miles away
The Inn at Silver Creek, Granby, 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Jewel Lake:
Craig Campground, Jackson County, 5 miles away
Ranger Lakes Campground, Jackson County, 6 miles away
Skyline Campground, Larimer County, 6 miles away
Middle Fork Campground, Jackson County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Jewel Lake:
SolVista, Colorado, 30 miles away
      1000 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Jewel Lake:
Joe Wright Creek, Larimer CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class V - 3 miles long (County Road 103 bridge to Big South Campground)
Cache La Poudre River, Larimer CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class V+ - 12 miles long (Long Draw Reservoir to Big South Campground)
Cache La Poudre River, Larimer CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class V - 2.4 miles long (Big South Campground to Tunnel Picnic Ground)
 National Parks Near Jewel Lake:
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO, 32 miles away
 Trails Near Jewel Lake:
Blue Lake Trail, Larimer County, 3 miles away
North Fork Trail, Larimer County, 3 miles away
West Branch Trail, Larimer County, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Jewel Lake:
Timber Lake, Larimer CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Island Lake, Larimer CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Tunnel Campground
This has been a favorite vacation/relaxation spot for my family for many years. The popularity has grown and the campground is very busy during the summer months on weekends. There is great stream and lake fishing nearby, plenty of trails for hiking and an evening drive to Long Draw Reservoir is guaranteed to provide sightings of elk and moose. ...

Browns Park Campground
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Long Draw Reservoir
12 miles away
A very nice place to go camping, hiking and fishing. The reservoir has an astonishing breathtaking view, nothing like I have ever seen before, yes that beautiful! We went the weekend of July 10th, 2009 the weather during the day is very nice and sunny avg. temp about 75 degrees, the nights however are very cold, dipping into the low 40's and 30's, so be prepared for that, we came with too little of blankets and learned that to be a big mistake. Long draw is located about 15 mi. inland from Hwy 14 just past Chambers, driving into the reservoir looks deceitful because it seems as though you are traveling into the thick of the forest with nothing but trees around, but be patient 15 mi. in you will discover the camp ground, enjoy!...

Lost Lake
15 miles away
A great Laid back river resort. A sand bar you can take the jeep to play volleyball....

Elk Creek Campground and RV Park
19 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom, Showers, Laundry, Nearby Restaurant(s), Nearby Attractions, Fishing, Playground, Cabins...TENT:12 sites, RV:16 Full;  34 W&E, - 50 RV hookups, FIRES:Only in fire rings provided at each site, GAMEROOM:Arcade & Large screen TV room, FISHING:small pond on site for kids with special license......CAMPGROUND adjacent to the Western side of Rocky Mountain National Park, in the town of Grand Lake:

* A Family Place
* Pets Welcomed
* Summer Season (May 1st - October 31st)
* Winter Season ( December 1st - March 31st)
* Hot Showers (Real Clean Ones)
* Free Central WI-FI
* All Sites Nestled On Forested Lots
* Mountain Views

Our forested campground has separate RV, tent and cabin areas, adjacent to the Rocky Mountain National Park with mountain views. A small creek runs through the campground feeding our trout pond. A Family friendly place where pets are also welcomed. We are available to help with area activity reservations with advance arrangements. Indoor and outdoor group meeting area available, please reserve in advance.
WINTER SEASON: Snowmobiler's Special: Park your RV during winter season and only pay for the nights you are there (make special arrangements). Please note: there is limited electric only hookups from December 1 through March 31.
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SolVista
29 miles away
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...re. Welcome to SolVista Basin at Granby Ranch. Two separate yet interconnected mountains make this a skiing experience everyone can enjoy. While the East Mountain is a beginner and intermediate skier's paradise, the West Mountain offers terrain to whet the appetite of more advanced skiers. SolVista Basin is the perfect place for kids and parents alike, as all runs lead to a single location at the base.
Your skiing adventure begins at the newly completed Base Camp Lodge. Here you can purchase lift tickets, enroll in ski school, and rent or buy the latest equipment. It also offers the perfect vantage point to watch the kids cruise down the slopes as you relax on the viewing deck. At the end of the day, the fire pit at the base of the mountain is a popular gathering place for families to share stories and enjoy a warm cup of cocoa. There's also a dining hall, Seven Trails Grille and Higher Grounds Coffee Shop to keep you fueled for your adventures.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
32 miles away
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