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If you are traveling by, why not stop by Nelson Reservoir. During the warm days of summer highs here at Nelson Reservoir reach the 80's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. Highs through the winter are frequently in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Nelson Reservoir plunge into the 10's. Now, you may believe that's heaps but there's even more amusing stuff to do here at Nelson Reservoir. Nelson Reservoir is a great
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| | site to camp, Devils Head Campground is a great site, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the South Manitou Park Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike along the Missouri Gulch Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and a magnificent location to stop at close by is Jarre Canyon. Nelson Dam is a beautiful spot in close proximity to Nelson Reservoir; Rock Springs Campground is a good campground here. Dry warm | |
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beds await you at Residence Inn By Marriott Denver Highlands Ranch, and you're sure to come across some fine people from Denver-Aurora here. Around Nelson Reservoir you don’t get a lot of precipitation; May is the wettest month with
most rain; the driest of the months is January. On a delightful day you acquire a sight of Cann Hill from Nelson Reservoir; drift down the rapids of South Platte River in a kayak. Take a hike on the Long Hollow Trail, and while
you're here, you could also go to scenic Wakeman Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a spot to stay Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Southwest is a perfect choice.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 39.41 Longitude: -105.0417
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South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas CountyCounty, 8 miles away Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir) |
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South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas CountyCounty, 12 miles away Class I-III - 12 miles long (Deckers to confluence with North Fork) |
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