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Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
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| | Amphitheater is positioned in a region with scores of fun stuff to do, and spending time at this campground is extremely pleasant. The people who watch over the campground and a splendid variety of fun stuff attract folks from far and near. At Amphitheater you don’t see much rainfall; the wettest month of the year is usually October, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture. Camping out sure is a fun thing to do, and Amphitheater, Colorado is a nice site for getting out.
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can take a hike along the Blue Grouse Trail, and Sweitzer Lake is a wonderful lake close by. For the period of the days of summer, highs frequently are in the 90's at Amphitheater. For the period of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 50's. All through the winter highs are
| in the 30's while Amphitheater overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.
Yep, outdoors exciting stuff to do are in fact bountiful here at Amphitheater. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Escalante Creek, and going for a hike along the Winter Mesa Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. Nearby Dry Gulch is a great site to go if you're at Amphitheater, and there are plenty of folks from Delta here.
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a fun location for a campground. Hiking along the Point Trail is great fun, and why not check out nearby Dry Creek while you're here at Amphitheater. So many local attractions and such a great variety of outdoors recreation are nice reasons to come.
There are some splendid
whitewater spots on Kannah Creek; Garnet Mesa Dam has good water scenery. As if Amphitheater wasn't sufficient, you can also go fishing, whitewater paddling, playing golf, swimming, and hiking, so running out of entertaining stuff to do won’t happen.
This campground is a pretty
location to stop at. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Gunnison River; you definitely should explore Sweitzer State Park since you're here. Have a good hiking adventure along the Point Camp Trail, and Amphitheater is next to Grand Mesa National Forest which is a striking site.
Enjoy a round of golf at Devil's Thumb Golf Club not far from Amphitheater, and if the weather is pleasant, you can go for a hike along the Bull and Brown Trail. You clearly ought to fancy Amphitheater. If you like skiing, you're in luck; Powderhorn is near Amphitheater. While dropping by this neighborhood in Colorado it's a nice idea to go for a weekend of camping too.
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Southgate Inns, Delta
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Beautiful and historic community in western slope of Colorado. Free continental breakfast served everyday. Close to many attractions and businesses. Free high speed wireless internet in all rooms. Hot...
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Best Western Sundance, Delta
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This newly renovated Delta, Colorado hotel offers a full service restaurant and lounge as well as Pillow Top mattresses in every room. Situated off of western Colorado's Highway 50, the Best Western ...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Montrose, Colorado
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Montrose, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
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Dinner Station - Gunnison National Forest, Delta
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Flying A Motel and RV Park, Delta
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Lake Irwin - Gunnison National Forest, Delta
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Lakeview-Bighorn - Gunnison National Forest, Delta
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Lodgepole - Gunnison National Forest, Delta
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Lottis Creek Group - Gunnison National Forest, Delta
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One Mile - Gunnison National Forest, Delta
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| | Hotels Near Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest:
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Southgate Inns, Delta
, 1 miles away |
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Best Western Sundance, Delta
, 1 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Delta, Delta
, 2 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express - Cedaredge, Cedaredge
, 12 miles away |
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Western Motel, Montrose
, 18 miles away |
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Days Inn Montrose, Montrose
, 19 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Montrose, Montrose
, 19 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest:
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Powderhorn, Colorado
, 19 miles away, 1650 vertical feet |
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Telluride, Colorado
, 46 miles away, 3530 vertical feet |
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Kendall Mountain, Colorado
, 56 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Silverton, Colorado
, 57 miles away, 3000 vertical feet |
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Sunlight Mountain, Colorado
, 61 miles away, 2010 vertical feet |
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Durango, Colorado
, 62 miles away, 2029 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 76 miles away, 3062 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 76 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado
, 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Aspen Highlands, Colorado
, 86 miles away, 3635 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest:
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Gunnison River, Montrose/Delta
County
, 15 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (Chukar to North Fork) |
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Kannah Creek, Mesa
County
, 18 miles away, Class V - 1.8 miles long (Kannah Creek Trailhead to Girl Scout Camp Bridge) |
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Escalante Creek, Gunnison
County
, 20 miles away, Class V - 6.5 miles long (Escalante Forks to Captain Smith's Cabin) |
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Uncompahgre River, Ouray
County
, 23 miles away, Class V+ - 2.2 miles long (Ouray to KOA campground) |
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Gunnison River, Montrose
County
, 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 16 miles long (Crystal Dam to Chukar Trail) |
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| | Trails Near Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest:
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Point Trail, Delta County
, 11 miles away |
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Point Camp Trail, Delta County
, 11 miles away |
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Winter Mesa Trail, Montrose County
, 12 miles away |
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Bull and Brown Trail, Delta County
, 13 miles away |
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Blue Grouse Trail, Delta County
, 13 miles away |
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Carson Lake Trail, Mesa County
, 14 miles away |
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Indian Point Trail, Mesa County
, 15 miles away |
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