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    What a nice lake Ross Lake Reservoir is. This lake is one of the great places here in the Sawatch Range. So many entertaining things to do at Ross Lake Reservoir, so little time. Boss Lake Dam is worth visiting if you're here; why not a little side spree to Middle Fork South Arkansas River. Ross Lake Reservoir is a location that is relatively dehydrated commonly; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and June  
   meanwhile is the driest month.
Going for a hike on the Fooses Creek Trail is always a pleasant adventure, and if you need a site to stay Buena Vista Super 8 Motel is a wonderful choice. Looking for something near Ross Lake Reservoir? Boss Lady Reservoir is around here. A perfect place close to Ross Lake Reservoir is Columbus Gulch, and Ross Lake Reservoir is not the only place nearby, Boss Lake Reservoir is a nearby lake.
Just can't get enough of the Sawatch
 
               Range. Very delightful scenery and wonderful skiing is what you get at Monarch, and you can go for a hike on the Quakey Mountain Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at Monarch Park Campground, and everybody loves Hoffman Park. And if that's not enough there's loads more entertaining stuff to do in the Sawatch Range. There are brilliant locations to discover along the Browns Creek Trail, and from Ross Lake Reservoir you obtain a fine vista of Mount Aetna.
This lake is so wonderful. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Arkansas River, and a nice place to camp here at Ross Lake Reservoir is Garfield Campground. Summertime highs at Ross Lake Reservoir commonly tend to be in the 70's while night lows are frequently in the 30's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 20's; overnight lows through the winter for Ross Lake Reservoir tend to be in the-20's.

 
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Current weather conditions at Ross Lake Reservoir, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado
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Local climate location: TAYLOR PARK 4 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.55667
Longitude: -106.32

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 Hotels Near Ross Lake Reservoir:
Buena Vista Super 8 Motel, Buena Vista, 20 miles away
Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista, 20 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Salida, Co, Salida, 21 miles away
Aspen Leaf Lodge, Salida, 21 miles away
Salida Travelodge, Salida, 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ross Lake Reservoir:
Garfield Campground, Chaffee County, 1 miles away
Monarch Park Campground, Chaffee County, 2 miles away
Snowblind Campground, Gunnison County, 7 miles away
Angel of Shavano Campground, Chaffee County, 7 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Ross Lake Reservoir:
Monarch, Colorado, 3 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Ross Lake Reservoir:
Arkansas River, Chaffee CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class III - 13 miles long (Fork Fisherman's Bridge access to Stone Bridge access)
 National Parks Near Ross Lake Reservoir:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 21 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 21 miles away
Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO, 65 miles away
 Trails Near Ross Lake Reservoir:
Fooses Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 4 miles away
Browns Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 10 miles away
Quakey Mountain Trail, Gunnison County, 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Ross Lake Reservoir:
Boss Lake Reservoir, Chaffee CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Boss Lady Reservoir, Chaffee CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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Looking for great powder, spectacular views, 1000+ acres of expert terrain, steeps, trees, cliffs, and bowls? You found it with Monarch Mountain. Check out the 130 acres of hike-to terrain in Mirkwood Basin from the top of the Breezeway Lift. Monarch Mountain Snowcat Tours offers some of the best Snowcat skiing in the state-guests enjoy skiing/riding in closely spaced trees, variable snow conditions and extremely steep slopes.
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We are camping and fishing at NFR campground Sunday - Sunday 21-28 June. We are experienced campers, but would appreciate any info you have re snow melt and camp and reservoir conditions. Thanks
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This lake is so beautiful, you have to see it to believe it!!...One of the most beautiful spots in the world....

Browns Creek Trail
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I have backpacked brown's creek trail since I was a boy, great overnighter. Good people on the trails, but still secluded enough to have some privacy....

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