Silver King Lake, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado

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     Emerald Peak is clearly visible from Silver King Lake. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Silver King Lake has to offer, you can camp at Parry Peak Campground. This lake is so wonderful. Silver King Lake is right by the South Pine Creek Trail, and everybody nearby loves skiing at Monarch. Ski Cooper is a good local ski area, and you're probably addicted to lakes, Pear Lake is one of those nearby.
Silver King Lake is pretty dehydrated commonly;
 
   the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is October. This lake is so wonderful. The Texas Creek Trail offers hiking at its best, and Silver King Lake is a fine site to visit for more than one day, Hughes Meadow Campground is a fine site to camp nearby.
But wait, there's more to do near Silver King Lake. Dry warm beds await you at Best Western Vista Inn, and there are some brilliant
 
               whitewater spots on Clear Creek. Silver King Lake is a beautiful lake in the Sawatch Range. And that's not all the things you can do here in the Sawatch Range. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Lake Creek, and if you need a spot to stay Super 8 Buena Vista is a good choice.
Just can't get enough of the Sawatch Range. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Horn Fork Trail, and possibly you're looking for close by lakes? Sure, Twin Lakes is just a very short distance away. Through the summertime months here at Silver King Lake, high temperatures mostly get into the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 30's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's, and night lows at Silver King Lake during the wintertime mostly fall into the-10's.

 
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Current weather conditions at Silver King Lake, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado
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Local climate location: SUGARLOAF RESERVOIR 16 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.9125
Longitude: -106.3689

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These outdoors activities are available near Silver King Lake.
 Hotels Near Silver King Lake:
Best Western Vista Inn, Buena Vista, 16 miles away
Super 8 Buena Vista, Buena Vista, 17 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Leadville, Leadville, 18 miles away
Delaware Hotel, Leadville, 19 miles away
Silver King Inn, Leadville, 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Silver King Lake:
Hughes Meadow Campground, Chaffee County, 7 miles away
Parry Peak Campground, Lake County, 9 miles away
Twin Peaks Campground, Lake County, 9 miles away
White Star Campground, Lake County, 10 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Silver King Lake:
Ski Cooper, Colorado, 16 miles away
      1200 vertical feet
Monarch, Colorado, 22 miles away
      1171 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Silver King Lake:
Clear Creek, Chaffee CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River)
Lake Creek, Lake CountyCounty, 12 miles away
      Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch)
Arkansas River, Lake/ Chaffee CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class I-II - 18 miles long (Leadville to Granite)
 National Parks Near Silver King Lake:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 30 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 30 miles away
 Trails Near Silver King Lake:
Texas Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 2 miles away
Horn Fork Trail, Chaffee County, 4 miles away
South Pine Creek Trail, Chaffee County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Silver King Lake:
Twin Lakes, Chaffee CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Pear Lake, Gunnison CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Twin Lakes
Twin lakes is where i went fishing with my dad when I was a kid. It was great fishing and I can't wait to go back with my kids and fish....

Arkansas River Rim Campground
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Snowy Peaks RV Park
15 miles away
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Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom...
...howers, laundry, propane. Well mannered pets OK. We also rent late model travel and pop-up trailers.

Around the park plan to be treated to a quiet atmosphere, but lots to do, including facilities for many camping-type outdoor games. We may plan a pancake breakfast or a game of bingo or play beanbag baseball or Goofy Golf. Our rec room is always busy with socializing and such things as crafts and internet access in the clubhouse, and when the sun sets, you will be drawn to our central campfire pit for live music and good old fashioned camaraderie.

In the area surrounding Snowy Peaks RV Park and Rentals you can find world-class white water rafting and kayaking at South Main River Park, the longest whitewater park of its kind in the country. Stroll through historic Buena Vista for shopping and great restaurants and take advantage of the area's excellent lake and stream fishing, extensive hiking trails, wildlife viewing and hot springs pools. You can also get to Aspen, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Central City casinos and many other great places. There is so much to see an...

Mt Princeton Mobile Home and RV
15 miles away
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Ski Cooper
16 miles away
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Ski Cooper is Colorado's Premier Family Ski Area. Ski Cooper offers world class skiing and riding with long runs and short lines all on natural snow. If you want an affordable fun family ski area experience without the hustle & bustle of the mega areas Ski Cooper is your place. Ski Cooper is also the home of the Chicago Ridge Snow cat tours which is recognized as one of the best backcountry snow cat tours in the country. Lodging is available in Historic Old Leadville. For more information visit skicooper.com....

North Fork Reservoir
16 miles away
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
Robert...
This lake is so beautiful, you have to see it to believe it!!...One of the most beautiful spots in the world....

Sugar Loafin' RV/campground
18 miles away
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Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery, Gameroom...
TENT:Wooded tent sites with pads or mixed grass and trees, RV:9, 50 amp full hook ups, 25, 30 amp full hook ups (back in), 7, 30 amp pull thru full hook up, 26, water and electric sites, PETS:Leash law, clean up required and no pets left alone at camp., FIRES:Every site has a fire ring and table., STORE:Unique American made gifts and general store, GROCERY:Some food and snacks in store, major grocery store 3.5 miles....
Deluxe full service cabins, full kitchen with dishwasher, full bath, all linen, utensils and bedding provided, sleeps up to 6. Full service campground with 30 or 50 amp full hookup sites. Water and electric sites and tent sites in the pines. Two very clean shower/restroom facilities, heated, guest accessible 24 hours/ day. Coin operated laundry, general store, recreation room, playground and pet friendly. Near by activities hiking, fishing, mountain biking, history, scenery, 4 wheeling. We have the two tallest peaks in Colorado accessible by hiking, no technical climbing. Great museums and historic mining district as well as a train ride into the high country. Six lakes with paved access 15 minutes or less from Sugar Loafin', we are located about 2 miles from the Top of the Rockies Scenic and Historic Byway. Three seperate Wilderness areas are easily accessible a short distance from the campground. There are all types of 4-wheeling/ATV roads including the highest drivable pass in the USA. We have moderate temperatures and scenery piled to the sky....

Browns Creek Trail
18 miles away
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....

Monarch
21 miles away
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...orite because of great snow conditions and easy access to the mountain. Having one base area makes it convenient to drop off the little ones in the Children's Center, pick-up rental equipment, sign up for ski school and get on the slopes in a timely manner. Lift lines are a rarity and you will regularly find ski runs to yourself.
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.
At the base of Monarch Pass lies the sunny Arkansas River Valley, with everything you need to make your visit complete. The towns of Salida, Poncha Springs, and Buena Vista have great restaurants, galleries, shops, and a variety of accommodations. This winter come up and stay a few days and experience our mountain hospitality. ...

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