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Lake Irwin - Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
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| | Lake Irwin is an old favorite with the people of Delta. There's just no way somebody can get bored here at Lake Irwin. You're sure to come across some fine folks from Delta here. Coming to this campground is always a perfect idea. A tour to Grand Mesa National Forest when you're here at Lake Irwin is never a bad idea, and Garnet Mesa Dam is an interesting thing to check out.
So many fun things near Lake Irwin; it is a fun location for everyone. Some people choose this campground to go to nearby Sweitzer State Park.
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and all the outdoors recreation are great causes to come. This campground is a perfect place to go to. Get your heart beating on the splendid whitewater of Gunnison River; you can have a great hiking adventure along the Point Camp Trail. Hiking along the Point Trail is great fun,
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Can't wait to raise that tent of yours; Lake Irwin in Colorado is a perfect location to go. Any time is a pleasant time at Lake Irwin if you go for the outdoors. There is a great hiking trail close to Lake Irwin called the Blue Grouse Trail; a day on the slopes of Powderhorn is just what you need.
A visit to Colorado is not complete without some camping. The caring operators of the campground and the capably kept up facilities are cause enough to come here.
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little rainfall; October is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. On a brilliant day at Lake Irwin you can take a hike along the Bull and Brown Trail, and if you yearn for a little side trip, try Dry Gulch. While you're
here at Lake Irwin you can take a hike along the Winter Mesa Trail, and do have a look at Dry Creek since you're here at Lake Irwin.
If you want to play some golf, you're in luck because Devil's Thumb Golf Club is nearby; if you don't mind getting soaked, you can always go
whitewater paddling on Escalante Creek. A great location for whitewater paddling in close proximity to Lake Irwin is Kannah Creek; in all probability you're looking for close by lakes? Sure, Sweitzer Lake is just a very short distance away. At Lake Irwin through the days of summer
highs are in the 90's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 30's while Lake Irwin night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's.
Among the things you can do near Lake Irwin are playing golf, swimming, hiking, whitewater paddling, and fishing, so you won’t run out of things to do.
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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 Lake Irwin - Gunnison National Forest. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Lake Irwin - Gunnison National Forest, Colorado
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Amphitheater - Gunnison National Forest, Delta
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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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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 Lake Irwin - 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 Lake Irwin - 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 Lake Irwin - 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 Lake Irwin - 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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