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    A visit to Platte Canyon Reservoir is always a good idea. Platte Canyon Reservoir is one of the lakes here in the Front Range. Now, you may assume that's plenty but there's even more cool stuff to do here at Platte Canyon Reservoir. So many entertaining things to do in the Front Range, not sufficient time. Hiking along the Missouri Gulch Trail is great fun, and a brilliant spot to camp here at Platte Canyon Reservoir is Chatfield.
Platte Canyon Reservoir
 
   is not the only location nearby, Fairview Reservoir is a nearby lake, and pleasant water scenery is available at Platte Canyon Dam near Platte Canyon Reservoir. Summertime highs at Platte Canyon Reservoir usually tend to be in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Platte Canyon Reservoir. Around Platte Canyon Reservoir you don’t get a lot of precipitation;  
               of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; January meanwhile is the driest month.
I can't stop, cause I'm havin' a pleasant time here at Platte Canyon Reservoir. If you want to play some golf, you're in luck because Deer Creek Golf Club is nearby, and camping is available at Rock Springs Campground. This lake is so wonderful. Platte Canyon Reservoir is right by the Long Hollow Trail, and do check out Brush Creek if you're here at Platte Canyon Reservoir. Take a hike on the South Manitou Park Trail, and there are plenty of people from Denver-Aurora here.
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Southwest is a brilliant place to get some rest, and Platte Canyon is without doubt a perfect spot to go to. This lake is so wonderful. You could also stop by Fairview and Enlargement Reservoir if you're here at Platte Canyon Reservoir; it's nearby; whitewater paddling is great on South Platte River. This spot, the Front Range, has so much outdoors enjoyable things. After a long day outdoors Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Littleton, Co is a nice place to spend a night or two, and get drenched paddling on South Platte River - North Fork.

 
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Local climate location: LAKEWOOD 2 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.48972
Longitude: -105.0894

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These outdoors activities are available near Platte Canyon Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Platte Canyon Reservoir:
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Denver Southwest, Littleton, 4 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Littleton, Co, Littleton, 6 miles away
Oakwood at Legacy at Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch, 7 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Denver Highlands Ranch, Highlands Ranch, 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Denver-Southwest/Lakewood, Lakewood, 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Platte Canyon Reservoir:
Chatfield, Littleton, 5 miles away
Rock Springs Campground, Douglas County, 10 miles away
South Park Mobile Home Park, Englewood, 10 miles away
Flying Saucer RV Park, Englewood, 10 miles away
 Whitewater Near Platte Canyon Reservoir:
South Platte River, Jefferson/ Douglas CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III-IV - 1 miles long (Confluence to Strontia Springs Reservoir)
South Platte River - North Fork, Jefferson CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Buffalo Creek to South Platte)
South Platte River, Jefferson/ Denver CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Creek and South Platte)
 National Parks Near Platte Canyon Reservoir:
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, Florissant - CO, 34 miles away
Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park - CO, 55 miles away
 Trails Near Platte Canyon Reservoir:
Long Hollow Trail, Douglas County, 16 miles away
South Manitou Park Trail, Douglas County, 17 miles away
Missouri Gulch Trail, Douglas County, 18 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Platte Canyon Reservoir:
Deer Creek Golf Club, Littleton, 5 miles away
Highlands Ranch Golf Club, Littleton, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Platte Canyon Reservoir:
Fairview Reservoir, Jefferson CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Fairview and Enlargement Reservoir, Jefferson CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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