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Purgatory Campground, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado
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| | Through the warmest time of the year at Purgatory Campground highs are regularly in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 30's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 30's while Purgatory Campground nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 0's. The yearly rain here at Purgatory Campground is about average; August is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is June. The great local attractions and such a great variety of outdoors recreation are glorious reasons to come.
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outdoors activities. This campground is always a diversion. You can run the rapids of Animas River near Purgatory Campground, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Sheep Trail. Man, is there a lot of amusing things to do in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. There's no such
| thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Durango, and you can go for a hike on the Highline Trail.
There's whitewater on Lime Creek for all you adrenaline people; Ridgway State Park is a magnificent location to stretch your legs a bit. So many enjoyable things in the neighborhood of Purgatory Campground, and you always have a pleasant time when you're here.
Among the things you can do near Purgatory Campground are whitewater paddling, swimming, fishing, and hiking, so most likely you want to stay a while. There's great hiking along the East Fork Trail, | |
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and do explore Lake of the Pines Dam while you're here.
Purgatory Campground is positioned in the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Hey, time for a camping trip, don't you think? Purgatory Campground in Colorado is exactly the place.
That right there is a lot already, but it
continues; Purgatory Campground has it all. This is such a charming campground. The Lizard Head Trail offers hiking at its best, and Boyce Lake is a nearby lake that you could stop by.
You definitely must fancy the San Juan and Jemez Mountains. Purgatory Creek flows through
this neighborhood, and Purgatory Flat is a fine site. Good hiking is available along the Circle Trail; Animas River is a splendid whitewater spot close by. And that's not all you can do here at Purgatory Campground. Here at Purgatory Campground you'll almost certainly meet some people from Durango; when you're here it's always fun to take a look at San Juan National Forest.
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LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO:
Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.62806
Longitude: -107.80806
Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Durango
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This ski-in/ski-out resort features a wide variety of services such as 24 hour front desk, fitness center, wedding services, complimentary Internet access in public areas, restaurants, conference room...
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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 Purgatory Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Purgatory Campground, San Juan and Jemez Mountains, Colorado
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| | Camp Grounds Near Purgatory Campground:
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Lime Creek Campground, San Juan County
, 5 miles away |
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Sig Creek Campground, La Plata County
, 5 miles away |
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Haviland Lake Campground, La Plata County
, 5 miles away |
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Bear Creek Campground, La Plata County
, 9 miles away |
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Durango Koa Kampground, Durango
, 9 miles away |
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South Mineral Campground, San Juan County
, 10 miles away |
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Hermosa Meadows Camper Park, Durango
, 13 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Purgatory Campground:
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Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Durango
, 0 miles away |
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Purgatory Lodge by Durango Mountain Resorts, Durango
, 0 miles away |
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Purgatory Village Condominium Hotel, Silverton
, 1 miles away |
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Cascade Village, Durango
, 1 miles away |
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Lodge at Tamarron, Durango
, 6 miles away |
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Tamarron Resort, Durango
, 8 miles away |
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Ice House Lodge, Telluride
, 17 miles away |
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| | Ski Areas Near Purgatory Campground:
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Durango, Colorado
, 1 miles away, 2029 vertical feet |
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Silverton, Colorado
, 13 miles away, 3000 vertical feet |
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Telluride, Colorado
, 17 miles away, 3530 vertical feet |
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Kendall Mountain, Colorado
, 18 miles away, 400 vertical feet |
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Hesperus Ski Center, Colorado
, 25 miles away, 700 vertical feet |
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Wolf Creek, Colorado
, 71 miles away, 1604 vertical feet |
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Powderhorn, Colorado
, 82 miles away, 1650 vertical feet |
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Irwin Lodge, Colorado
, 89 miles away, 2100 vertical feet |
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Crested Butte, Colorado
, 91 miles away, 3062 vertical feet |
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| | Whitewater Near Purgatory Campground:
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Lime Creek, -blank-
County
, 6 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (1st Gorge) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 24.2 miles long (Silverton to Tacoma) |
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Animas River, San Juan/ La Plata
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.6 miles long (Tacoma to Rockwood Rail Yard) |
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Canyon Creek, La Plata
County
, 7 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (to Animas River) |
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Hermosa Creek, La Plata
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 24 miles long (Hermosa Park to US 550) |
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| | National Parks Near Purgatory Campground:
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Aztec Ruins National Monument, Aztec - NM
, 45 miles away |
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Mesa Verde National Park, Mesa Verde National Park - CO
, 46 miles away |
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Yucca House National Monument, Mesa Verde National Park - CO
, 46 miles away |
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Hovenweep National Monument, Cortez - CO
, 66 miles away |
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| | Trails Near Purgatory Campground:
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Highline Trail, San Juan County
, 6 miles away |
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Circle Trail, Dolores County
, 8 miles away |
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East Fork Trail, Dolores County
, 12 miles away |
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Lizard Head Trail, San Miguel County
, 13 miles away |
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Sheep Trail, San Miguel County
, 13 miles away |
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Deer Park Trail, San Juan County
, 14 miles away |
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Brooklyn Trail, San Juan County
, 14 miles away |
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Located at the base of Durango Mountain Resort surrounded by the majestic San Juan Mountains. In the winter, ski all day and then relax with a therapeutic massage or go into the quaint downtown distri...
