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If you like lakes and you're in this part of Colorado you can check out Mount Elbert Forebay. This lake is so wonderful. Clear Creek has a great whitewater paddling spot nearby; if you came to camp Lake View Campground is a splendid site to do that. If the weather is good here at Mount Elbert Forebay, you can go for a hike along the Mount Massive Trail. Lakes? Sure, Cozart Reservoir is close at hand. All the outdoors fun things near Mount Elbert Forebay will
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| | keep you coming back time and again. Hiking along the Main Range Trail is delightful fun, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Ski Cooper. Mount Elbert Forebay is located in the Sawatch Range. This lake is so wonderful. There are other locations here than Mount Elbert Forebay, for example Lily Pond, and camping at White Star Campground is always a great experience. Mount Elbert Forebay is pretty waterless typically; through | |
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the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February. Through the long summer days at Mount Elbert Forebay temperatures are typically in the 70's while night lows are regularly in the
40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows at Mount Elbert Forebay during the winter generally dip into the 0's. If you don't mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Arkansas River, and why
not a little side journey to Box Creek. Dry warm beds await you at Delaware Hotel. But wait, there's more enjoyable things to do in the Sawatch Range. Going for a hike along the Mount Elbert Trail will let you absorb the natural
beauty of this vicinity, and Mount Elbert Forebay is right next door to Bartlett Gulch which is undeniably worth going to. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Sawatch Range. Very wonderful water scenery is available at Mount Elbert Forebay Dam next to Mount Elbert Forebay; Super 8 Motel - Leadville is a brilliant location to get some rest.
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Super 8 Motel - Leadville, Leadville
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8 miles away
The Pride of Super 8 Motel Leadville welcomes you to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. We are located 24 miles south of I-70, and centrally located to 5 of Colorados top ski resorts. After you have...
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Delaware Hotel, Leadville
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9 miles away
The Delaware hotels 40 antique and Victirian furnished rooms, in downtown Leadville, feature: high speed internet, private baths, cable TV and breakfast bar. The hotel gift shop features antiques, exp...
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Current weather conditions at Mount Elbert Forebay, Sawatch Range, Lake County, Colorado

Local climate location: MEREDITH 8 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 39.11056 Longitude: -106.3558
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Ski Cooper, Colorado, 6 miles away 1200 vertical feet |
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Vail, Colorado, 27 miles away 3450 vertical feet |
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Arkansas River, Lake/ Chaffee CountyCounty, 6 miles away Class I-II - 18 miles long (Leadville to Granite) |
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Clear Creek, Chaffee CountyCounty, 6 miles away Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River) |
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Lake Creek, Lake CountyCounty, 9 miles away Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch) |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
Twin Lakes
 | Twin lakes is where i went fishing with my dad when I was a kid. It was great fishing and I can't wait to go back with my kids and fish.... |
Ski Cooper
 | 4 PHOTOS Ski Cooper is Colorado's Premier Family Ski Area. Ski Cooper offers world class skiing and riding with long runs and short lines all on natural snow. If you want an affordable fun family ski area experience without the hustle & bustle of the mega areas Ski Cooper is your place. Ski Cooper is also the home of the Chicago Ridge Snow cat tours which is recognized as one of the best backcountry snow cat tours in the country. Lodging is available in Historic Old Leadville. For more information visit skicooper.com.... |
Sugar Loafin' RV/campground
 | 5 PHOTOS Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom... TENT:Wooded tent sites with pads or mixed grass and trees, RV:9, 50 amp full hook ups, 25, 30 amp full hook ups (back in), 7, 30 amp pull thru full hook up, 26, water and electric sites, PETS:Leash law, clean up required and no pets left alone at camp., FIRES:Every site has a fire ring and table., STORE:Unique American made gifts and general store, GROCERY:Some food and snacks in store, major grocery store 3.5 miles.... Map... Tent camping... RV camping... Cabins... Mountain View... Deluxe full service cabins, full kitchen with dishwasher, full bath, all linen, utensils and bedding provided, sleeps up to 6. Two very clean shower/restroom facilities, heated, guest accessible 24 hours/ day. Coin operated laundry, general store, recreation room, playground and pet friendly. Near by activities hiking, fishing, mountain biking, history, scenery, 4 wheeling. We have the two tallest peaks in Colorado accessible by hiking, no technical climbing. Great museums and historic mining district as well as a train ride into the high country. Six lakes with paved access 15 minutes or less from Sugar Loafin', we are located about 2 miles from the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway. Three seperate Wilderness areas are easily accessible a short distance from the campground. There are all types of 4-wheeling/ATV roads including the highest drivable pass in the USA. We have moderate temperatures and scenery piled to the sky.... |
Arkansas River Rim Campground
 | 16 miles away 3 PHOTOS |
Buffehr Lake
 | 18 miles away Buffehr Lake is named after my Great Uncle. Please contact me if you are related. 719-684-9170... |
Snowy Peaks RV Park
 | 19 miles away 3 PHOTOS Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom... ... Vista. on Highway 24, the park on Collegiate Peaks Scenic Byway lives up to its name and has a list of amenities and activities to make it well worth the trip. You can reserve a grassy, treed site for your RV (we are big rig friendly) or tent. All sites include picnic tables and free WIFI. Premium sites include free CATV & fire rings. Other amenities include private family style showers, laundry, propane. Well mannered pets OK. We also rent late model travel and pop-up trailers.
Around the park plan to be treated to a quiet atmosphere, but lots to do, including facilities for many camping-type outdoor games. We may plan a pancake breakfast or a game of bingo or play beanbag baseball or Goofy Golf. Our rec room is always busy with socializing and such things as crafts and internet access in the clubhouse, and when the sun sets, you will be drawn to our central campfire pit for live music and good old fashioned camaraderie.
In the area surrounding Snowy Peaks RV Park and Rentals you can find world-class white water rafting and kayaking at South Main River Park, the lon... |
Mt Princeton Mobile Home and RV
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Copper Mountain
 | 24 miles away 1 PHOTO ...s a place, most of all, intent on allowing guests to push their proverbial ‘play button. ’
Copper Mountain is a Colorado ski resort located in Summit County, Colorado, 75 miles west of Denver in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. With 2,465 acres of ski and snowboard terrain Copper is perfect for your Colorado winter ski vacation or summer vacation getaway. Copper offers shopping, dining, convenient lodging and family activities, including snow tubing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter, and hiking, biking and rafting in the summer.
Copper Mountain is a full inclusive resort with three distinct villages (The East Village, The Village at Copper and Union Creek) ideally suited for different personalities, all within easy walking distance of the slopes and activities. Copper has 17 mountain establishments located in the East Village and The Village at Copper for coffee, fine dining, quick bites and grill options. For those guests seeking other recreational pursuits, Copper offers snow tubing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, scenic sleigh rides, snowmobiling, an athletic club... |
Crested Butte
 | 27 miles away 3 PHOTOS ...top children's facilities in the nation we came home and incorporated the best ideas into our kids building and day care program in Crested Butte. We are excited to have a great children's facility to go along with our exceptional staff, said Ethan Mueller. Base Area Improvements The Treasury Center building in the base area will be redesigned to improve a number of guest services. The Crested Butte Ski and Snowboard Rental Shop will be moved to a new slope-side location in the Treasury Building. The rental shop and a new retail store will include top of the line rental skis and snowboards along with an expanded retail selection. The former location of the Crested Butte Ski and Snowboard Shop will be transformed into Spellbound Pizza. Fresh, pizza, beverages and snacks will be available in the lower level of the Treasury Center to eat on the run or to sit and enjoy. The Outpost building in the base area will also be re-designed and opened as a day lodge for guests. Tables and comfortable seating will allow guests to have more inside space for a break or just to warm up. |
Beaver Creek
 | 29 miles away 5 PHOTOS At the gate you leave the world behind. Nestled at the feet of North America's World Cup mountain, Beaver Creek is a custom-designed resort with the safe, unhurried feel of an Alpine hamlet. From the skating rink in the village square to chocolate-chip cookies served fresh from the oven each afternoon at the lifts, and from the ''Ivy League ski school'' to the world-famous performing arts center, this is perhaps the very best of luxury family skiing. And there is a mountain of prestigious awards for food, wine, and customer service to prove it.... |
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