Sutton Reservoir, Montezuma County, Colorado

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     Going for a hike on the Eagle Peak Trail is always a fine adventure; let's not forget Fivemile Creek which is a stream that you may come across while here. Sutton Reservoir is a location that is relatively dry typically; the month with most of the rain is March, and June is when it's the driest. This lake is so wonderful. Visiting Mesa Verde National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet; Hesperus Ski Center is a pleasant local ski area.
 
   Mavreeso Campground is a brilliant campground nearby, and you can go for a hike on the Morrison Trail. Near Sutton Reservoir you discover the Lost Canyon Stock Driveway which is a great hiking trail; a splendid place nearby is Garrison Canyon. After a long day outdoors Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC is a delightful site to spend a night or two. Lakes are magnificent; Knuckles Reservoir is a lake that's next to Sutton Reservoir.
This lake is so wonderful.
 
               Sutton Reservoir is a fine spot to visit for more than one day, West Dolores Campground is a fine spot to camp nearby, and a good close by hotel is Dunton Hot Springs. For the period of the warm days of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Sutton Reservoir. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are ordinarily in the 30's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Sutton Reservoir temperatures fall to the 10's. Be careful coming to Sutton Reservoir, you might not ever wanna go home again. Paddling on Dolores River is so much fun; since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always visit nearby Loading Pen Reservoir.

 
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores
13 miles away
This perfectly restored ghost town thrives on contradictions, hand-hewn log cabins exquisitely furnished, a life-worn saloon serving food of startling quality, lung torturing trails followed by pamper...

Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC, Mancos
13 miles away
Echo Basin Ranch located in the Four Corners area of Southwestern Colorado and is sthe perfect location for your next vacation. We are a non-structured guest ranch where YOU plan for your own individ...

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Local climate location: YELLOW JACKET 19 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.59111
Longitude: -108.2767

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These outdoors activities are available near Sutton Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Sutton Reservoir:
Dunton Hot Springs, Dolores, 13 miles away
Echo Basin Dude And Guest Ranch, LLC, Mancos, 13 miles away
Days Inn Cortez, Cortez, 23 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MESA VERDE-CORTEZ, Cortez, 23 miles away
Budget Host Inn Cortez, Cortez, 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sutton Reservoir:
Mavreeso Campground, Dolores County, 4 miles away
West Dolores Campground, Dolores County, 4 miles away
Emerson Campground, Dolores County, 5 miles away
The Forks Campground, Montezuma County, 6 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Sutton Reservoir:
Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado, 22 miles away
      700 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Sutton Reservoir:
Dolores River, Dolores / Montezuma CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class II-III - 39 miles long (Rico to McPhee Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Sutton Reservoir:
Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 19 miles away
Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO, 19 miles away
Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO, 35 miles away
 Trails Near Sutton Reservoir:
Lost Canyon Stock Driveway, Montezuma County, 3 miles away
Eagle Peak Trail, Dolores County, 4 miles away
Morrison Trail, Montezuma County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Sutton Reservoir:
Knuckles Reservoir, Montezuma CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Loading Pen Reservoir, Montezuma CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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Joe Moore Reservoir
Joe Moore Reservoir (also known as Big Pine) is located on both private and Forest Service land. The reservoir was constructed in 1905 and has 37 surface acres. Owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company, Joe Moore is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and open for public fishing....

Summit Reservoir
12 miles away
Summit Lake was constructed in 1905 and reconstructed and enlarged in 1938. It is owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company. It contains 402 surfqace acres when full. The lake is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW) and open for public fishing. Public access is from highway 184 on the north side of the lake. There is a boat ramp. Fishing is allowed from the bank or from hand powered or trolling motor powered boats only. The public access is maintained by the DOW. The only facilities present is a boat ramp and a pit toilet. No fires, swimming or overnight camping is allowed....

Puett Reservoir
13 miles away
A.M. Puett Reservoir was originally constructed in 1905, and then reconstructed in 1960. It contains 163 surface acres when full and is owned and operated by the Summit Reservoir and Irrigation Company. The lake is stocked with fish by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and open for public fishing from the bank and from trolling motor powered boats. No swimming is allowed. The lake is on private land and access is limited to 3 feet above the high water line....

Mesa Verde RV Resort
16 miles away
Free WiFi Hi-speed Internet. Highest Rated Resort/Campground in the area. 1/2 mile East of the entrance to Mesa Verde National Park on highway 160. Big Rig friendly. Pets welcome and pet sitting is available. Heated pool and 2 hot tubs(1 indoor and 1 outdoor). Complimentary coffee, tea, & popcorn. Book exchange, poker table/ board games and satillite TV all in the Lodge Room. Rallies welcome. Tent sites available. No cable TV is necessary. We have 22 stations of national and internation TV. Escorted to Sites. 10% discounts for AAA, AARP, Good Sam, FMCA, Coachmen,and Military. Highest quality of Native American jewelry, kachina dolls, pottery and blankets. The Resort is within 45 mins. of everything in the Four Corners Area. From Durango & the Silverton RR to the East, to Mesa Verde National Park, to the 4 Corners in to the West and everything in between. See it all: www.mesaverdervrsort.com...

Hesperus Ski Center
22 miles away
When I was a little kid we would come here sometimes if I remember correctly. It was a fun place....

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