Spring Creek Reservoir, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado

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     For the period of the long summer days at Spring Creek Reservoir highs are usually in the 70's. Summer night lows descend down to the 40's. Throughout the winter the highs are generally in the 30's; overnight lows during the winter for Spring Creek Reservoir tend to be in the-10's. If you want a pleasant time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Spring Creek Reservoir. Rio Grande is a nice whitewater spot in the neighborhood of Spring Creek Reservoir;  
   close by you stumble on Box Canyon which is a glorious place to visit.
This lake is so wonderful. A pleasant journey to Ptarmigan Meadows is a great way to spend an afternoon, and if you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Lake Fork Gunnison River. This lake is so wonderful. If you came for an overnight stay South Clear Creek Falls Campground is a fine location to camp, and there are nice places to discover along
 
               the McKenzie Stock Driveway. And that's not all you can do here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Going for a hike on the Fern Creek Stock Driveway is always a tremendous adventure, and since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always visit close by Lakeman Lakes.
The San Juan and Jemez Mountains scenery is always beautiful. At Spring Creek Reservoir you don’t see much precipitation; the wettest month of the year is commonly August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is when it's the driest. A delightful nearby hotel is Fairfield Pagosa Resort, and close by you discover the Long Ridge Stock Driveway which is a pleasant hiking trail.
Bennett Creek flows through this area, and North Clear Creek Campground is a great local campground. So many cool things in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, just inspiring. This is a brilliant vicinity for people who like lakes. Road Canyon Reservoir Number 1 is a lake in close proximity, and a journey to South Clear Creek Falls will fill your spirit with nice feelings.

 
Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs
29 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....

Whispering Pines Condominums, Pagosa Springs
30 miles away
Pagosa Springs derives its name from the Ute Indian name -Pagosah- which roughly translated means healing or boiling waters. The Utes discovered the healing power of the Hot Springs, and to this day, ...

Current weather conditions at Spring Creek Reservoir, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Hinsdale County, Colorado
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Local climate location: LAKE CITY 12 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.79972
Longitude: -107.1436

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These outdoors activities are available near Spring Creek Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Spring Creek Reservoir:
Fairfield Pagosa Resort, Pagosa Springs, 29 miles away
Whispering Pines Condominums, Pagosa Springs, 30 miles away
Pagosa Lodge, Pagosa Springs, 30 miles away
Econo Lodge Pagosa Springs, Pagosa Springs, 30 miles away
OakRidge Lodge, Pagosa Springs, 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Spring Creek Reservoir:
South Clear Creek Falls Campground, Hinsdale County, 2 miles away
North Clear Creek Campground, Hinsdale County, 2 miles away
Road Canyon Campground, Hinsdale County, 4 miles away
River Hill Campground, Hinsdale County, 7 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Spring Creek Reservoir:
Wolf Creek, Colorado, 30 miles away
      1604 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Spring Creek Reservoir:
Rio Grande, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Rio Grande Reservoir to 12 miles above Creede)
Lake Fork Gunnison River, Hinsdale/Gunnison CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class III - 3.6 miles long (Lake City Town Run)
Henson Creek, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 19 miles away
      Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Above Nellie Creek to 1/2 mile from Lake City)
 National Parks Near Spring Creek Reservoir:
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO, 51 miles away
Curecanti National Recreation Area, Gunnison - CO, 51 miles away
 Trails Near Spring Creek Reservoir:
Long Ridge Stock Driveway, Mineral County, 6 miles away
Fern Creek Stock Driveway, Hinsdale County, 8 miles away
McKenzie Stock Driveway, Mineral County, 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Spring Creek Reservoir:
Road Canyon Reservoir Number 1, Hinsdale CountyCounty, 3 miles away
Lakeman Lakes, Mineral CountyCounty, 3 miles away

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Lost Trail Campground
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Hiking Lost Trail to Heart Lake, an overnite round trip for us....
Hiking Lost Trail to Heart Lake, an overnite round trip for us....

Mill Creek Campground
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Wolf Creek
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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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