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Bear Creek Campground, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado
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| | We must all go for a camping trip once in a while; Bear Creek Campground in Colorado is such a nice location. The surroundings of this campground have such a great deal of things to offer. Paddling on Canyon Creek is so much fun, and Durango is a very popular ski area close at hand.
All the glorious local attractions nearby and such a glorious variety of outdoors recreation will make you happy you came. You just ought to adore Bear Creek Campground. There is a fine hiking trail right next door to Bear Creek Campground called the Highline Trail; Henderson |
Lake Dam has magnificent water scenery. All year is a magnificent time in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains if you fancy the outdoors. Float down the rapids of Animas River in a kayak; you can go for a hike on the Circle Trail.
During the warm days of summer highs here at Bear
| Creek Campground get into the 70's, and the overnight is slightly cooler of course, regularly in the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Bear Creek Campground. Going for a hike on the Whitehead Trail is always a brilliant adventure, and don't leave without stopping by San Juan National Forest. It's not possible to run out of fun stuff to do in the vicinity of Bear Creek Campground; campgrounds like these are nice.
So much fun stuff to do here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains, too great to be true. | |
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Looking for some flowing water? Try Pole Creek; Lost Lake is a nearby lake that you could explore. There are great spots to discover along the Deer Park Trail, and at Bear Creek Campground you always meet someone from Durango.
Bear Creek Campground is pretty dried up typically;
August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is June.
Good hiking is available along the Goodhope Stock Driveway. This campground is so tremendous. Big Bear Park is a great location, and a journey here wouldn’t be complete without a spree to
close by Navajo Lake State Park.
Bear Creek Campground is one of the sites to camp here in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Among the things you can do next to Bear Creek Campground are swimming, hiking, fishing, and whitewater paddling, so it's just not possible to get bored. With so many things to do in Colorado you'll never get bored.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.49611
Longitude: -107.72222
Lodge at Tamarron, Durango
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6 miles away
As of September 1st 2007, The Lodge at Tamarron has completed a million and a half dollar renovation to the common areas of the Lodge. The Lodge at Tamarron offers charming condominiums on a large res...
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Tamarron Resort, Durango
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6 miles away
Tamarron is located 15 miles north of Durango in a beautiful valley tucked beneath the rugged Hermosa Cliffs. Tamarron is 8 miles south of Durango Mountain Resort. The Lodge offers guests a beautiful ...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Durango, Colorado
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Durango, Colorado, the metro area neareast to Bear Creek Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Bear Creek Campground, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bear Creek Campground. |
| | Camp Grounds Near Bear Creek Campground:
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Transfer Park Campground, La Plata County
, 3 miles away |
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Florida Campground, La Plata County
, 4 miles away |
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Durango Koa Kampground, Durango
, 6 miles away |
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Haviland Lake Campground, La Plata County
, 6 miles away |
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Lemon Dam Campground, La Plata County
, 7 miles away |
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O-bar-o Resort, Durango
, 8 miles away |
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Purgatory Campground, La Plata County
, 9 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Bear Creek Campground:
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Lodge at Tamarron, Durango
, 6 miles away |
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Tamarron Resort, Durango
, 6 miles away |
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Cascade Village, Durango
, 9 miles away |
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Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango
, 10 miles away |
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Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Durango
, 10 miles away |
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Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Silverton
, 10 miles away |
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Cascade Village, Durango
, 10 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near Bear Creek Campground:
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Durango, Colorado
, 10 miles away, 2029 vertical feet |
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Silverton, Colorado
, 17 miles away, 3000 vertical feet |
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Kendall Mountain, Colorado
, 21 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Telluride, Colorado
, 25 miles away, 3530 vertical feet |
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Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado
, 25 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Wolf Creek, Colorado
, 64 miles away, 1604 vertical feet |
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Powderhorn, Colorado
, 91 miles away, 1650 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 92 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 93 miles away, 3062 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Bear Creek Campground:
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Canyon Creek, La Plata
County
, 3 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) |
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Hermosa Creek, La Plata
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Hermosa Park to US 550) |
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Lime Creek, -blank-
County
, 12 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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| | National Parks Near Bear Creek Campground:
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Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM
, 40 miles away |
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Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO
, 49 miles away |
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Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO
, 49 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Bear Creek Campground:
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Highline Trail, San Juan County
, 15 miles away |
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Whitehead Trail, San Juan County
, 16 miles away |
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Deer Park Trail, San Juan County
, 16 miles away |
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Circle Trail, Dolores County
, 18 miles away |
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Goodhope Stock Driveway, La Plata County
, 19 miles away |
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