Chessman Reservoir, Lewis and Clark County, Montana

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     The slopes of Great Divide are so inviting nobody can resist, and a good location to camp here at Chessman Reservoir is Park Lake Campground. And if you're still looking for more outdoors enjoyable stuff just keep reading. Looking for something in close proximity to Chessman Reservoir? Chessman Reservoir is nearby, and if you need a site to stay Holiday Inn Helena, Mt is a good choice. High temperatures at Chessman Reservoir during the summertime months are  
   in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's, and nighttime lows at Chessman Reservoir all through the winter commonly drop into the 10's. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Boulder River.
The scenery at Chessman Main Dam next to Chessman Reservoir is striking, and if the weather is perfect, you can go for a hike along the Mount Helena National Recreation
 
               Trail. Around Chessman Reservoir you don’t get a lot of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February. Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel is a great site to get some rest, and hiking along the Sweeney Creek Ecology Trail is brilliant fun.
This lake is so wonderful. Lots of folks from Helena come to Chessman Reservoir, and going for a hike along the Bear Gulch Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. Camping is available at Tenmile Campground; the summit of Colorado Mountain can be spotted from Chessman Reservoir. This lake is so wonderful. Do set aside some time for Black Hall Meadows while you're here at Chessman Reservoir, and you're probably keen on lakes, Park Lake is one of those close by.

 
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Local climate location: AUSTIN 4 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.47056
Longitude: -112.1931

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These outdoors activities are available near Chessman Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Chessman Reservoir:
Holiday Inn Helena, Mt, Helena, 12 miles away
Best Western Helena Great Northern Hotel, Helena, 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Helena, Helena, 14 miles away
Wingate by Wyndham Helena, Helena, 14 miles away
Days Inn Helena, Helena, 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chessman Reservoir:
Park Lake Campground, Jefferson County, 2 miles away
Tenmile Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 5 miles away
Porcupine Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 8 miles away
MacDonald Pass Campground, Lewis and Clark County, 9 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Chessman Reservoir:
Great Divide, Montana, 15 miles away
      1580 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Chessman Reservoir:
Boulder River, Jefferson CountyCounty, 20 miles away
      Class II - 61 miles long (Bison Creek to Jefferson River)
 Trails Near Chessman Reservoir:
Sweeney Creek Ecology Trail, Lewis and Clark County, 7 miles away
Bear Gulch Trail, Lewis and Clark County, 8 miles away
Mount Helena National Recreation Trail, Lewis and Clark County, 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Chessman Reservoir:
Chessman Reservoir, Lewis and Clark CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Park Lake, Jefferson CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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Great Divide
15 miles away
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...wo local brewpubs and numerous nightspots provide entertainment well into the evening after a memorable meal at one of many local restaurants. You'll find many of these establishments conveniently clustered in the historic ''Last Chance Gulch'' downtown or the trendy new Great Northern Town Center. Helena is one of the best small cities in the U.S. for the arts. Museums, galleries and theaters provide an amazing array of cultural diversions for a city of less than 100,000 friendly folks. You'll enjoy an extended stay in the Helena Area!
Great Divide is friendly and affordable. Kevin & Nyla Taylor bought the area from the Belmont Ski Club in 1985 and rapidly expanded the lifts, trails, lights and snowmaking. Their 3 daughters Emily, Betsy and Adrienne assist in all phases of the operation. A weekend adult lift ticket tops out at just $34, with rate reductions each hour of the afternoon. Lower rates are offered to students, children, weekday visitors, hotel guests, and even $7/hour tickets are available. Nine dollar ''Friday Nights Under the Lights!'' are a huge hit.
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