McDonald Reservoir, Mesa County, Colorado

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     You'll come across a stunning lake called Cheney Reservoir near McDonald Reservoir, and hey, North Fork Kannah Creek is a brilliant local stream. High temperatures at McDonald Reservoir through the summertime are in the 90's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. All through the winter highs are usually in the 30's with temperatures at McDonald Reservoir dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Around McDonald Reservoir you don’t get  
   a lot of rainfall; during October this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Hiking along the Whitewater Basin Trail is tremendous fun; since you're here, you could also take a look at picturesque Reeder Reservoir. Camping at Rv Ranch Grand Junction is always a nice experience; you'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Powderhorn since you're here. McDonald Reservoir is pleasant enough to
 
               spend more than a day at, Grand Junction/Clifton Campground is a pleasant local campground, and whitewater paddling is good on Kannah Creek.
This lake is so wonderful. Have a great hiking adventure along the Spring Camp Trail, and a fine nearby hotel is Best Western Grande River Inn & Suites. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a place to stay Wine Country Inn is a delightful choice, and paddling on Kannah Creek is so much fun. So many exciting things to do here at McDonald Reservoir, too magnificent to be true. While you're here at McDonald Reservoir you can take a hike along the Gunnison Trail, and lots of folks from Grand Junction come here.

 
Wine Country Inn, Palisade
10 miles away
Experience the romance of the vineyards at the Wine Country Inn, Colorado?s first wine-themed hotel located in Palisade. Stroll through the working vineyards that surround the inn, an 80-room Victoria...

Best Western Grande River Inn & Suites, Clifton
12 miles away
Enjoy all of the area attractions while visiting this newer Clifton, Colorado hotel. Escape to the beautiful Colorado scenery and stay at the Best Western Grande River Inn and Suites, centrally locate...

Current weather conditions at McDonald Reservoir, Mesa County, Colorado
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Local climate location: GRAND JUNCTION WSO AP 7 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.925
Longitude: -108.34

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These outdoors activities are available near McDonald Reservoir.
 Hotels Near McDonald Reservoir:
Wine Country Inn, Palisade, 10 miles away
Best Western Grande River Inn & Suites, Clifton, 12 miles away
Courtyard Grand Junction, Grand Junction, 17 miles away
Residence Inn Grand Junction, Grand Junction, 17 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn-Grand Junction, Grand Junction, 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near McDonald Reservoir:
Grand Junction/Clifton Campground, Clifton, 12 miles away
Rv Ranch Grand Junction, Clifton, 12 miles away
K O A Kampgrounds, Grand Junction, 14 miles away
Big J RV Park, Grand Junction, 14 miles away
 Ski Areas Near McDonald Reservoir:
Powderhorn, Colorado, 15 miles away
      1650 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near McDonald Reservoir:
Kannah Creek, Mesa CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III - 6.5 miles long (Route 50 to Route 141)
Kannah Creek, Mesa CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class V - 1.8 miles long (Kannah Creek Trailhead to Girl Scout Camp Bridge)
Escalante Creek, Gunnison CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class V - 6.5 miles long (Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin)
 National Parks Near McDonald Reservoir:
Colorado National Monument, Fruita - CO, 29 miles away
 Trails Near McDonald Reservoir:
Whitewater Basin Trail, Mesa County, 7 miles away
Spring Camp Trail, Mesa County, 9 miles away
Gunnison Trail, Mesa County, 10 miles away
 Lakes Near McDonald Reservoir:
Cheney Reservoir, Mesa CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Reeder Reservoir, Mesa CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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Whitewater Basin Trail
If you like a trail that no one is on this is the one for you. The first mile is rough with cattle tracks. This is a quick and easily accessible trail to town if you want to just get away after work. We have hiked and biked it 4 times and every time we see tons of game. Enjoy your hike and take your friend, because you will not see anyone on the trail. ...

Powderhorn
14 miles away
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Powderhorn Resort has a fresh approach to a skiing or snowboarding adventure. Nestled on the edge of the Grand Mesa, 45 minutes from Grand Junction, Colorado, Powderhorn rises to nearly 9,900 feet. Everyone has their own secret trail or powder stash so come Stake Your Claim! Lodging, dining, shopping and a full service Ski & Snowboard School are available. And at the end of the day you can kick back on the large daylodge deck. Some Powderhorn distinctions include short lift lines, amazing views, hospitable service, informal atmosphere and a welcome feeling of being home. See you on the slopes!...

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