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     Muskrat Lakes is a nice lake to visit. This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at East Marvine Campground; there is a tremendous hiking trail close by called the Bailey Lake Trail. A lake nearby is Slide Lake, and Wild Cow Park is a great spot here at Muskrat Lakes. It is very dehydrated here at Muskrat Lakes typically; most of the rain falls through October, and the driest month is January.
A great place for whitewater paddling in the vicinity
 
   of Muskrat Lakes is White River - South Fork; a magnificent place to camp here at Muskrat Lakes is Marvine Creek Campground. On a pleasant day at Muskrat Lakes you can take a hike along the Oyster Lake Trail, and there's some flowing water nearby, East Marvine Creek is a stream you can check out while here. If you get bored of Muskrat Lakes, you could also explore nearby Johnson Lake, and get your heart beating on the good whitewater of White River - North Fork.
 
               This lake is so wonderful. For the period of the summertime at Muskrat Lakes highs are commonly in the 80's, and the overnight is slightly cooler of course, regularly in the 40's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Muskrat Lakes. But wait, there's more to do in the vicinity of Muskrat Lakes. Dry warm beds await you at Quality Inn & Suites, and nearby you discover the Fayville Trail which is a tremendous hiking trail.

 
Quality Inn & Suites, Glenwood Springs
23 miles away
Set in beautiful Glenwood Springs on the Colorado River. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Only minutes from Hot Springs Pool. River and mountain views available. All rooms equipped with wire...

Clarion Collection Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs
23 miles away
Brand-new unique Clarion Collection in Glenwood Springs, featuring a coffee cafe. Upscale in all areas, it includes an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service ...

Current weather conditions at Muskrat Lakes, Rio Blanco County, Colorado
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Local climate location: HAYDEN 23 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.99528
Longitude: -107.4044

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These outdoors activities are available near Muskrat Lakes.
 Hotels Near Muskrat Lakes:
Quality Inn & Suites, Glenwood Springs, 23 miles away
Clarion Collection Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 23 miles away
Rodeway Inn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 23 miles away
AmericInn Glenwood Springs, Glenwood Springs, 24 miles away
Rodeway Inn New Castle, New Castle, 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Muskrat Lakes:
Marvine Creek Campground, Rio Blanco County, 2 miles away
East Marvine Campground, Rio Blanco County, 2 miles away
Marvine Campground, Rio Blanco County, 2 miles away
Himes Peak Campground, Garfield County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Muskrat Lakes:
Sunlight Mountain, Colorado, 25 miles away
      2010 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Muskrat Lakes:
White River - North Fork, Rio Blanco CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class III - 20 miles long (Mirror Lake to South Fork)
White River - South Fork, Rio Blanco CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class III-IV - 10 miles long (National Forest Campground to North Fork)
 Trails Near Muskrat Lakes:
Oyster Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County, 5 miles away
Bailey Lake Trail, Rio Blanco County, 11 miles away
Fayville Trail, Rio Blanco County, 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Muskrat Lakes:
Johnson Lake, Rio Blanco CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Slide Lake, Rio Blanco CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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