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And that's not all the things to do here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Vallecito Dam is a striking location close to Vallecito Reservoir, and Iron Horse Inn is a nice place to get some rest. Jack Creek is a delightful stream that is worth visiting; in case you don’t mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Canyon Creek. The warmest time of the year at Vallecito Reservoir arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer nighttime
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| | lows drop down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Vallecito Reservoir. Not much rainfall falls here at Vallecito Reservoir; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and June meanwhile is the driest month. This lake is so wonderful. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always stop at nearby Lake Simpatico, and not far from Vallecito Reservoir you'll hit upon | |
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Wommer Reservoir Number 1 which is a pretty lake. So many entertaining things in the vicinity of Vallecito Reservoir, truly impressive. Since you're here at Vallecito Reservoir why not take a look at Browns Canyon. There's so much
to do here at Vallecito Reservoir that you need to camp here for a while, Old Timbers Campground is a good place for that. This lake is one of the great places here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. This lake is so wonderful.
The Pine-Piedra Stock Driveway offers hiking at its best, and a tremendous place for whitewater paddling is Vallecito Creek. A nice nearby hotel is Lodge at Tamarron; sites like Dunsworth Park are great to visit. Just can't get
enough of the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. If you're visiting Vallecito Reservoir from Durango, you won't be the only one, and if you came to camp Wilson Creek Campground is a great place to do that.
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Lodge at Tamarron, Durango
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18 miles away
As of September 1st 2007, The Lodge at Tamarron has completed a million and a half dollar renovation to the common areas of the Lodge. The Lodge at Tamarron offers charming condominiums on a large res...
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Iron Horse Inn, Durango
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21 miles away
Welcome to the Iron Horse Inn of Durango, Colorado, where every room is a bi-level suite. A great location, friendly and knowledgable staff, and comfortable, affordable accommodations, makes this a gr...
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Current weather conditions at Vallecito Reservoir, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, La Plata County, Colorado

Local climate location: TELLURIDE 11 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 37.3775 Longitude: -107.5728
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Silverton, Colorado, 25 miles away 3000 vertical feet |
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Durango, Colorado, 27 miles away 2029 vertical feet |
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Vallecito Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 7 miles away Class V+ - 1 miles long (1 mile above Vallecito Campground) |
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Canyon Creek, La Plata CountyCounty, 15 miles away Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata CountyCounty, 16 miles away Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard) |
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Blue Spruce Trailer Park
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Durango Koa Kampground
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Silverton
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