Nelson Reservoir, San Miguel County, Colorado

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     Dunn Peak is a peak you can see from Nelson Reservoir, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Ground Hog Stock Driveway. Throughout the long summer days at Nelson Reservoir highs are typically in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows at Nelson Reservoir through the wintertime regularly sink into the 0's. You can run the rapids of San Miguel River in the  
   vicinity of Nelson Reservoir, and camping is available at Cayton Campground. Nelson Reservoir is right by the Fish Creek Trail; Nelson Reservoir is not the only place nearby, Cold Reservoir is a nearby lake.
If you have a thing about the outdoors, you'll fancy Nelson Reservoir. Take a hike on the Groundhog Stock Driveway, and camping at Burro Bridge Campground is always a pleasant experience. Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge is a perfect place to get some rest.
 
               Nelson Reservoir is pretty dried out mostly; July is when you get the most rain here, and June is the month with the least moisture.
This lake is so wonderful. A nice location for whitewater paddling near Nelson Reservoir is Dolores River, and if you get bored of Nelson Reservoir you could also stop by nearby Divide Reservoir.

 
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Current weather conditions at Nelson Reservoir, San Miguel County, Colorado
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Local climate location: NORWOOD 12 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.85306
Longitude: -108.1528

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These outdoors activities are available near Nelson Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Nelson Reservoir:
Fairmont Franz Klammer Lodge, Telluride, 21 miles away
Mountain Lodge at Telluride, Mountain Village, 21 miles away
Capella Telluride, Telluride, 21 miles away
Inn at Lost Creek, Telluride, 22 miles away
Lumiere Hotel, Telluride, 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nelson Reservoir:
Burro Bridge Campground, Dolores County, 7 miles away
Cayton Campground, Dolores County, 13 miles away
West Dolores Campground, Dolores County, 14 miles away
Miramonte Reservoir Campground, San Miguel County, 14 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Nelson Reservoir:
Telluride, Colorado, 22 miles away
      3530 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Nelson Reservoir:
San Miguel River, San Miguel/ Montrose CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class III - 7.3 miles long (Silverpick Road to Fall Creek Road)
Dolores River, Dolores / Montezuma CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class II-III - 39 miles long (Rico to McPhee Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Nelson Reservoir:
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 35 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 35 miles away
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 49 miles away
 Trails Near Nelson Reservoir:
Ground Hog Stock Driveway, Dolores County, 4 miles away
Fish Creek Trail, Dolores County, 5 miles away
Groundhog Stock Driveway, Dolores County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Nelson Reservoir:
Divide Reservoir, Dolores CountyCounty, 5 miles away
Cold Reservoir, Dolores CountyCounty, 6 miles away

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