Nelson Reservoir, Siskiyou Mountains, Jackson County, Oregon

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     If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Nelson Reservoir. There's so much to do here at Nelson Reservoir that you need to camp here for a while, Central Point Koa Kampground is a delightful site for that, and there is a magnificent hiking trail nearby called the Red Mountain Trail. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Siskiyou Mountains. Cliff Creek is a stream that you may encounter while you're here; Nelson Reservoir  
   is not the only place nearby, Harrison Reservoir is a nearby lake.
The amount of rain that falls at Nelson Reservoir is close to the national average; December is the wettest month with most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. This lake is so wonderful. Why not spend some time golfing at a nearby golf course like Laurel Hill Golf Course, and if you've had enough of Nelson Reservoir, Korner Reservoir is nearby. While staying at Nelson Reservoir you
 
               could always discover Holman Gulch, and at Lester James Dam close to Nelson Reservoir there are some out of the ordinary things to see.
This lake is so wonderful. Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford is a splendid spot to get some rest, and no need to travel far to pop by exciting stuff like Lower Table Rock. So much fun stuff to do in the Siskiyou Mountains, not enough time. Dry warm beds await you at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MEDFORD-CENTRAL POINT; the Chicago Trail is a good hiking trail nearby. Be careful coming to Nelson Reservoir, you might not ever wanna return back home again. Stay the night at Millpond Campground; you can run the rapids of Rogue River.
During the summer at Nelson Reservoir highs are usually in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Nelson Reservoir dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Nelson Reservoir is not far at all from Medford; going for a hike on the Canyon Number Three Trail is always a good adventure. Nelson Reservoir is located in the Siskiyou Mountains.

 
Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford, Central Point
7 miles away
Get FREE high-speed Internet. Surrounded by Oregon's scenic mountains in the Rogue River Valley, Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford is ideally located off I-5 and near the Rogue Valley International Ai...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MEDFORD-CENTRAL POINT, Central Point
7 miles away
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Current weather conditions at Nelson Reservoir, Siskiyou Mountains, Jackson County, Oregon
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Local climate location: RIDDLE 17 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.48972
Longitude: -122.96

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These outdoors activities are available near Nelson Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Nelson Reservoir:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Medford, Central Point, 7 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MEDFORD-CENTRAL POINT, Central Point, 7 miles away
Super 8 Central Pt Medford OR, Medford, 7 miles away
La Quinta Inn and Suites White City, White City, 8 miles away
Courtyard Medford Airport, Medford, 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nelson Reservoir:
Millpond Campground, Douglas County, 6 miles away
Central Point Koa Kampground, Central Point, 6 miles away
Jackson County Parks and Rec, White City, 6 miles away
Emigrant Lake, White City, 6 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Nelson Reservoir:
Chicago Trail, Jackson County, 13 miles away
      5.2 hiking miles, 2138 feet elevation difference
Red Mountain Trail, Douglas County, 15 miles away
       6.8 hiking miles, 2365 feet elevation difference
Canyon Number Three Trail, Douglas County, 17 miles away
      8.4 hiking miles, 2792 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Nelson Reservoir:
Mt. Ashland, Oregon, 27 miles away
      1150 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Nelson Reservoir:
Rogue River, Jackson CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class II-IV - 2 miles long (Above Nugget Falls to Gold Hill Boat Ramp)
 National Parks Near Nelson Reservoir:
Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Junction - OR, 49 miles away
Crater Lake National Park, Crater Lake - OR, 61 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Nelson Reservoir:
Laurel Hill Golf Course, Central Point, 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Nelson Reservoir:
Harrison Reservoir, Jackson CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Korner Reservoir, Jackson CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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