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     There are other places here than Loading Pen Reservoir, for example Gould Reservoir; float down the rapids of Dolores River in a kayak. Visit Fivemile Creek if you're here at Loading Pen Reservoir; if you came for an overnight stay Mavreeso Campground is a good place to camp. A day on the slopes of Hesperus Ski Center is just what you need, and you could always explore Garrison Canyon. After a long day outdoors Dunton Hot Springs is a great location to spend  
   a night or two, and lakes are such serene sites, why not take a look at Sutton Reservoir.
Yep, outdoors fun things to do are truly abundant here at Loading Pen Reservoir. There's splendid hiking along the Lost Canyon Stock Driveway, and West Dolores Campground is a great campground nearby. At Loading Pen Reservoir through the summer months highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are typically in the 30's, and overnight
 
               lows in the 10's for Loading Pen Reservoir. At Loading Pen Reservoir you don’t see much rain; March is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is June.
This lake is so wonderful. If you haven’t been to Mesa Verde National Park, you ought to schedule some time for it while you're here; Loading Pen Reservoir is right by the Morrison Trail. This lake is so wonderful. The Eagle Peak Trail offers hiking at its best; dry warm beds await you at Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC.

 
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores
13 miles away
This perfectly restored ghost town thrives on contradictions, hand-hewn log cabins exquisitely furnished, a life-worn saloon serving food of startling quality, lung torturing trails followed by pamper...

Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC, Mancos
13 miles away
Echo Basin Ranch located in the Four Corners area of Southwestern Colorado and is sthe perfect location for your next vacation. We are a non-structured guest ranch where YOU plan for your own individ...

Current weather conditions at Loading Pen Reservoir, Montezuma County, Colorado
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Local climate location: YELLOW JACKET 19 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.58417
Longitude: -108.2778

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These outdoors activities are available near Loading Pen Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Loading Pen Reservoir:
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, 13 miles away
Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC, Mancos, 13 miles away
Days Inn Cortez, Cortez, 23 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MESA VERDE-CORTEZ, Cortez, 23 miles away
Budget Host Inn Cortez, Cortez, 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Loading Pen Reservoir:
Mavreeso Campground, Dolores County, 4 miles away
West Dolores Campground, Dolores County, 4 miles away
Emerson Campground, Dolores County, 5 miles away
The Forks Campground, Montezuma County, 5 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Loading Pen Reservoir:
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado, 22 miles away
      700 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Loading Pen Reservoir:
Dolores River, Dolores / Montezuma CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class II-III - 39 miles long (Rico to McPhee Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Loading Pen Reservoir:
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 18 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 18 miles away
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 34 miles away
 Trails Near Loading Pen Reservoir:
Lost Canyon Stock Driveway, Montezuma County, 3 miles away
Eagle Peak Trail, Dolores County, 5 miles away
Morrison Trail, Montezuma County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Loading Pen Reservoir:
Gould Reservoir, Montezuma CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Sutton Reservoir, Montezuma CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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Joe Moore Reservoir
Joe Moore Reservoir (also known as Big Pine) is located on both private and Forest Service land. The reservoir was constructed in 1905 and has 37 surface acres. Owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company, Joe Moore is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and open for public fishing....

Summit Reservoir
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Puett Reservoir
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A.M. Puett Reservoir was originally constructed in 1905, and then reconstructed in 1960. It contains 163 surface acres when full and is owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company. The lake is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and open for public fishing from the bank and from trolling motor powered boats. No swimming is allowed. The lake is on private land and access is limited to 3 feet above the high water line....

Mesa Verde RV Resort
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Free WiFi Hi-speed Internet. Highest Rated Resort/Campground in the area. 1/2 mile East of the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park on highway 160. Big Rig friendly. Pets welcome and pet sitting is available. Heated pool and 2 hot tubs(1 indoor and 1 outdoor). Complimentary coffee, tea, & popcorn. Book exchange, poker table/ board games and satillite TV all in the Lodge Room. Rallies welcome. Tent sites available. No cable TV is necessary. We have 22 stations of national and internation TV. Escorted to Sites. 10% discounts for AAA, AARP, Good Sam, FMCA, Coachmen,and Military. Highest quality of Native American jewelry, kachina dolls, pottery and blankets. The Resort is within 45 mins. of everything in the Four Corners Area. From Durango & the Silverton RR to the East, to Mesa Verde National Park, to the 4 Corners in to the West and everything in between. See it all: www.mesaverdervrsort.com...

Hesperus Ski Center
22 miles away
When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It was a fun place....

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