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In case you don’t mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Lake Creek, and the peak of Mount Blaurock can be observed from Willis Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Nearby lakes? Sure, Clohesy Lake is close to Willis Lake, and if you came for an overnight stay Twin Peaks Campground is a fine site to camp. This lake is one of the great places here in the Sawatch Range. Ski Cooper is a very popular ski area in the neighborhood, and you can go
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| | for a hike on the Mount Elbert Trail. Throughout the summertime months, highs ordinarily are in the 70's at Willis Lake, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with temperatures at Willis Lake dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. This is no spot for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves. A brilliant nearby hotel is Super 8 Motel - Leadville, and delightful hiking is available along the Timberline | |
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Trail. Now, you may assume that's heaps but there's even more amusing things to do here in the Sawatch Range. Parry Peak Campground is a good local campground; going for a hike on the Main Range Trail is always a delightful adventure.
This lake is so wonderful. Clear Creek is a great whitewater spot in close proximity to Willis Lake. Around Willis Lake you don’t get a lot of precipitation; August is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with
the least amount of precipitation. And if that's not enough there's heaps more cool stuff to do in the Sawatch Range. You could also have a look at Crystal Lake if you're here at Willis Lake; it's nearby, and Delaware Hotel is a delightful place to get some rest.
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Super 8 Motel - Leadville, Leadville
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15 miles away
The Pride of Super 8 Motel Leadville welcomes you to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. We are located 24 miles south of I-70, and centrally located to 5 of Colorados top ski resorts. After you have...
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Delaware Hotel, Leadville
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16 miles away
The Delaware hotels 40 antique and Victirian furnished rooms, in downtown Leadville, feature: high speed internet, private baths, cable TV and breakfast bar. The hotel gift shop features antiques, exp...
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Current weather conditions at Willis Lake, Sawatch Range, Chaffee County, Colorado

Local climate location: MEREDITH 10 miles away

           
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Coordinates: Latitude: 39.02139 Longitude: -106.4358
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Ski Cooper, Colorado, 12 miles away 1200 vertical feet |
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Clear Creek, Chaffee CountyCounty, 4 miles away Class V - 3.3 miles long (to Arkansas River) |
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Lake Creek, Lake CountyCounty, 5 miles away Class V+ - 9 miles long (Graham Gulch to 1/4 mi east of Monitor Gulch) |
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Arkansas River, Lake/ Chaffee CountyCounty, 13 miles away Class I-II - 18 miles long (Leadville to Granite) |
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| MORE STUFF NEARBY:
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.... |
Ski Cooper
 | 12 miles away 4 PHOTOS 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.... |
Sugar Loafin' RV/campground
 | 13 miles away 5 PHOTOS 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.... |
Arkansas River Rim Campground
 | 19 miles away 3 PHOTOS |
Aspen Highlands
 | 25 miles away I love skiing here, it's my absolute favorite ski area in the whole world, nothing else comes close.... |
Aspen Mountain
 | 25 miles away Best mountain in the world in my opinion. I've seen people from all around the world here.... |
Buttermilk
 | 25 miles away This is where I learned to ski as a kid. I've been coming back every winter.... |
Monarch
 | 28 miles away 3 PHOTOS ... Highway 50 on the Continental Divide, Monarch is very accessible. It's also one of the oldest ski areas in Colorado, established in 1939. Monarch Mountain is what you expect from a real Colorado ski area. Abundant natural snow (350+ inches) and friendly people are two of our strongest attributes. You can walk from your car right to the lifts, prices are reasonable, and the runs flow naturally back to the base area. At Monarch you'll lose the crowds but not your friends. Monarch is a family favorite 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 Mounta... |
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