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Go to Wagon Tongue Reservoir if you want to go to a nice lake. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Front Range. There's glorious hiking along the Phantom Creek Trail; you're in all probability interested in lakes, Wagon Tongue Reservoir is one of those close by. Don't leave Wagon Tongue Reservoir without first going for a hike along the Hankins Trail; Country Lodge is a magnificent place to get some rest. But wait, there's more exciting stuff to do in the
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| | Front Range. If you came for an overnight stay Wagon Tongue Campground is a great place to camp. Lakes are great; Lake George Reservoir is a lake that's in the neighborhood of Wagon Tongue Reservoir. If you want a delightful time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Wagon Tongue Reservoir. There are pleasant places to explore along the Longwater Trail, and at Wagon Tongue Dam near Wagon Tongue Reservoir there are some interesting things to see. Not | |
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much rain falls here at Wagon Tongue Reservoir; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is January. This lake is so wonderful. If you haven’t been to Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument, you ought to schedule some time for it since you're here, and Reservoir Campground is a brilliant local campground. This lake is located in the wonderful Front Range. High temperatures at Wagon Tongue Reservoir all through
the long summer days are in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 30's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's while Wagon Tongue Reservoir night low temperatures throughout the winter are in
the-10's. South Platte River is a good whitewater spot in the neighborhood of Wagon Tongue Reservoir, and Corduroy Gulch is in the neighborhood, and is a delightful place. This lake is so wonderful.
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Coordinates: Latitude: 38.905 Longitude: -105.3983
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South Platte River, Jefferson CountyCounty, 2 miles away Class III-V(V+) - 8 miles long (Eleven Mile Reservoir to Lake George) |
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South Platte River, Park CountyCounty, 9 miles away Class V+ - 7.3 miles long (Lake George to Cheesman Reservoir) |
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Eleven Mile State Park
 | Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store...RV:Electric hook-up ONLY. NO water or dump hook-ups available., - 51 RV hookups, PETS:All are required to be controlled and on a 6 foot leash at all times outside of cars and campers., FIRES:In designated firepits ONLY., STORE:located within a 1/4 mile., GROCERY:Closest is 30 miles away....Anglers and writers consistently tout Eleven Mile’s large reservoir for its outstanding fishing. When not reeling in a rainbow, brown, cutthroat, kokanee or pike, there are nearly five miles of scenic hiking and biking trails that await exploration.
Canoe the day away around the shores of the backcountry. Fish from the shore or a boat while enjoying scenic vistas. Camp comfortably in designated campsites located around the shoreline, nestled among trees in the backcountry, or tucked away in secluded canyon pockets and remote hillsides.
Ideal wind conditions make Eleven Mile a popular but not overly crowded destination for sailing, windsurfing and winter ice boating on this wide-open reservoir. Motor boaters and kayakers also find plenty of room to play during the summer months.
Many species of birds reside in or migrate through the park, making for wonderful bird watching prospects. Neighboring park, Spinney Mountain, offers additional opportunities for birding and fishing. Waterfowl hunting chances for a wide variety of ducks are excellent and are available each... |
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
 | Very informative...I ask one question...Senior Rates? What age is considered Senior for the parks system?...... |
Lost Burro Campground
 | 15 miles away Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Store, Nearby Grocery...TENT:Yes, we have 50 tent sites on the grass along a small stream or in the trees. These are large well spaced sites with lots of room., RV:We have 26 electric sites and 6 full hook up sites., PETS:Yes pets are allowed, but cannot be left alone., FIRES:Every site has a fire pit, and picnic table. We can have camp fires as long as there isn't a fire ban on., STORE:We have a small store with the office., GROCERY:There are several stores in Cripple Creek which is four miles away....We have 50 tent sites, 27 electric sites, 6 full hookup sites, and several different types of lodging, hidden among the pines on 31 acres, in a secluded valley. There is a small stream running through the valley giving you the opportunity to pan for gold. There are several hiking trails starting in the campground, and lots of open space for a leisurely stroll or games. There are ATV trails and fishing about 20 minutes away.
For your convenience our restrooms, heated showers, and dump station are centrally located by the office, along with the ice machine, and fire wood. We have supplies, and food available in the office/store.
Your pets are welcome to camp with you at no extra cost, but must never be left alone at your campsite. It is your responsibility to pick up after your pets no matter where you walk them. ... |
Cheesman Lake
 | 18 miles away 1 PHOTO I was disappointed when I realized that canoes are not allowed. But it is very beautiful and a nice place for a simple hike.... Bring your fishing net!!!! I caught a two pound smallmouth off powerbait and reeled it in on 6lb test all the way to the bank and the line snapped as I pulled it up and out of the water because I had no net.... went in July 2007, no bites. Beautiful lake though.... |
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