Rio Grande Reservoir, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado

   
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    It's always fun to stop by Rio Grande Reservoir. So much cool stuff in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, just remarkable. Nearby lakes? Sure, Hermit Number 4 Reservoir is right next door to Rio Grande Reservoir; camping is available at Thirtymile Campground. This lake is so wonderful. There are splendid places to discover along the Long Ridge Stock Driveway. Summertime highs at Rio Grande Reservoir generally tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures  
   drop down into the 30's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Rio Grande Reservoir dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.
This lake is so wonderful. Glide down the rapids of Henson Creek in a kayak, and don't leave Rio Grande Reservoir without first going for a hike along the Middle Creek Stock Driveway. Looking for something near Rio Grande Reservoir? Lost Lakes is in the vicinity; there's some attention-grabbing
 
               stuff to catch a sight of at Rio Grande Dam in the vicinity of Rio Grande Reservoir. Squaw Creek flows through this neighborhood, and paddling on Rio Grande is so much fun.
This lake is located in the wonderful San Juan and Jemez Mountains. And that's not all there is to do here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Going for a hike on the Fern Creek Stock Driveway is always a magnificent adventure, and dry warm beds await you at Keyah Grande Resort. Yeah, come here to Rio Grande Reservoir for a nice time. Places like Long Park are great to stop at; why not camp at River Hill Campground since you're here at Rio Grande Reservoir.
Rio Grande Reservoir gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; through the month of August you get the most rain around here; the driest month of the year is June.

 
Keyah Grande Resort, Pagosa Springs
27 miles away
Keyah Grande - An exclusive getaway. A Spanish-inspired gem, intimately nestled within 4,200 acres of pristine mountain wilderness, in the heart of Colorados San Juan Mountains. The eight guest suites...

Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs
28 miles away
Fairfield Pagosa gives you an incredible 18,000 acres to discover. Its lakes, golf course, trout streams and other natural wonders give you a million places to hide away among the magnificent Rockies....

Current weather conditions at Rio Grande Reservoir, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado
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Local climate location: SILVERTON 15 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.72111
Longitude: -107.2667

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These outdoors activities are available near Rio Grande Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Rio Grande Reservoir:
Keyah Grande Resort, Pagosa Springs, 27 miles away
Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs, 28 miles away
Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs, 29 miles away
Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs, 29 miles away
Oak Ridge Lodge, Pagosa Springs, 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rio Grande Reservoir:
Thirtymile Campground, Hinsdale County, 1 miles away
River Hill Campground, Hinsdale County, 3 miles away
Road Canyon Campground, Hinsdale County, 6 miles away
Lost Trail Campground, Hinsdale County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Rio Grande Reservoir:
Silverton, Colorado, 28 miles away
      3000 vertical feet
Kendall Mountain, Colorado, 28 miles away
      400 vertical feet
Wolf Creek, Colorado, 28 miles away
      1604 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Rio Grande Reservoir:
Rio Grande, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede)
Henson Creek, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City)
Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison CountyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run)
 National Parks Near Rio Grande Reservoir:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 60 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 60 miles away
Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM, 69 miles away
 Trails Near Rio Grande Reservoir:
Fern Creek Stock Driveway, Hinsdale County, 6 miles away
Long Ridge Stock Driveway, Mineral County, 14 miles away
Middle Creek Stock Driveway, Mineral County, 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Rio Grande Reservoir:
Lost Lakes, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Hermit Number 4 Reservoir, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 4 miles away

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Lake San Cristobal
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Deer Lakes Campground
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Vallecito Lake
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Great fishing, mountain views, hiking, wildlife viewing, and very peaseful....

Silverton
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Unparalleled big-mountain powder and chairlift-served guided skiing with an emphasis on adventure - need we say more? Colorado's newest ski area is also its highest and most-expert, serving up exclusively non-groomed advanced/expert terrain to powderhounds of all ages. Unguided skier permitted early and late season.
At Silverton Mountain, Colorado you will find amazing lines in every direction and one chairlift perfectly located to deliver you to the goods.
Imagine a place where the average total snowfall of over 400'' exceeds the amount of daily visitors. Advanced and expert only riding, no groomers, no clearcut runs and a real mountain experience with plenty of adventure on tap. All thrills no frills. During certain times of the season you are required to ski with a guide. Reserve your day in advance at www.silvertonmountain.com...

Wolf Creek
28 miles away
Wolf Creek is renowned for light, fluffy powder that comes in epic portions.In addition to a variety of traditionally maintained beginner and intermediate terrain, Wolf Creek offers an exceptional back-country feel with 1,000 acres of advanced and expert terrain serviced by the Alberta lift, including the breathtaking Knife Ridge, the challenging Waterfall Area, and Alberta Peak, the pinnacle of Wolf Creek Ski Area, all of which exists largely in its natural state.....After a snow-filled December, Wolf Creek Ski Area has surpassed the 200-inch mark, making it the ski resort with the Most Snow in the Nation! With sun-filled days and not another storm coming in for at least a week, this is the best time to discover why boarders and skiers alike have coveted the deep powder and incredible natural snow in Southwest Colorado....

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