Lakes / Reservoirs in Northwest Colorado
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| Lake name | Lake description |
|---|---|
| Green Mountain Reservoir |
Thousands of tourists and recreational guests come to the Colorado Rockies each year, never knowing that Green Mountain Reservoir is only a short distance away. This little-kn … |
| Hidden Lake, CO (Also known as Hidden Lakes) |
Tucked away in the Routt National Forest in the northwest Colorado Rockies, Hidden Lake offers some fantastic camping for those desiring a smaller campground away from the bea … |
| Lake Agnes, CO |
Set in the mountains of north central Colorado, Lake Agnes is an exclusive private lake surrounded by the aspen, alder and pines of the Routt and Arapaho National Forests. Not … |
| Lake Dillon, CO (Also known as Dillon Reservoir) |
Nestled in the middle of some of Summit County’s best skiing, Lake Dillon is the perfect year round getaway. With its rich history, fantastic sport fishing, and easy access to … |
| Meadow Creek Reservoir (Also known as Meadow Creek Lake) |
Meadow Creek Reservoir is a little Colorado lake with a well-deserved reputation as a desirable destination. Only 50 acres in size, the small reservoir was built in the early … |
| Monarch Lake (Also known as Monarch Reservoir) |
One of the prettiest hikes on Colorado’s west slope is the trail around Monarch Lake. The small reservoir is one of the few in the area not directly a part of the massive wate … |
| Nottingham Lake, CO (Also known as Benchmark Lake, Benchmark Lake Reservoir) |
Nottingham Lake sits at the heart of Avon, Colorado. A source of water, recreation and pride, Nottingham Lake is surrounded by the beauty of west central Colorado’s Rocky Moun … |
| Pearl Lake, CO (Also known as Lester Creek Reservoir) |
Capturing a scene from America’s West, Pearl Lake reflects pine-covered hills, rocky peaks and expansive blue skies typical of northwestern Colorado. The names and places surr … |
| Steamboat Lake, CO |
If fishing one “gold medal” lake is good, then two must be better – and that is just what you will find at Steamboat Lake in northwestern Colorado. This angler’s paradise can … |
| Turquoise Lake (Also known as Turquoise Reservoir) |
One of Colorado’s favorite high-altitude recreational destinations is Turquoise Lake. Located five miles west of vacation playground Leadville, 1,780-acre Turquoise Lake offer … |
| Willow Creek Reservoir |
A vital link in the chain of water projects that irrigate Colorado’s Eastern Slope, Willow Creek Reservoir is less-known and less crowded than many nearby larger reservoirs. A … |
| Wolford Mountain Reservoir (Also known as Wolford Mountain Lake) |
As one of Colorado’s newest lakes, Wolford Mountain Reservoir is getting a lot of well-deserved attention. The reservoir was created in 1996 when Ritschard Dam was built acros … |