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Lake AveryLake Avery is a beautiful lake located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The lake is a great spot for fishing, swimming, and kayaking. The scenery is stunning, with tall mountains and lush forests surrounding the lake. The average depth of the lake is about 20 feet, and it covers an area of about four acres. The lake is stocked with trout, and there are also many bass, sunfish, and catfish. The water is clean and clear, making it perfect for swimming and enjoying the views.
Blair MountainBlair Mountain is the highest summit of the White River Plateau in the Rocky Mountains of North America. a good trekking destination and also It offers breathtaking views of this area.
The Flat TopsThe Flat Tops is a mountain range located in Colorado within the Routt and White River National Forests. The area contains approximately one hundred and ten ponds and lakes and is home to a wide variety of plants and animals, including many large mammals such as moose, elk, mule deer, black bear, and cougars. The highest point in the Flat Tops is the summit of Flat Top Mountain on the east side of the range.
Rifle Falls State ParkA majestic state park, which is home to Colorado's only 80-foot triple waterfall. Explore through small limestone caves. RV and tent camping, wonderful trails.The central feature of the 48-acre park is a triple 70-foot waterfall flowing over a travertine dam on East Rifle Creek. There is a short hike which leads up and around the top of the falls. The trail is fairly steep and rocky, but is only about one mile round trip.
Ripple Creek PassRipple Creek Pass is a mountain pass located in Rio Blanco County. The pass is traversed by U.S. Highway 285 and is located within the Rio Grande National Forest. Ripple Creek Pass summit is at an elevation of 10,752 feet above sea level. The pass lies between South Park and the San Luis Valley and provides a route for wildlife migration between the two areas. It is also popular with recreationists, who come to enjoy the many hiking, camping, and fishing opportunities in the area.
Trappers PeakTrappers Peak is a 5,966-foot-elevation mountain summit located in the North Cascades of Washington state. This Peak is more notable for its large, steep rise above local terrain than for its absolute elevation. The summit of Trappers Peak is known for its grand view of the jagged peaks of the Picket Range.
Trappers LakeThis majestic 302-acre lake is known as the "Cradle of Wilderness" and contains a strain of native cutthroat trout. There is a large camping area and lodge near the lake. The lake is roughly a mile and a half long and half a mile wide reaching depths of 180 feet.
West Lost LakeWest Lost Lake is a lake located just 28.7 miles from Hayden, in Garfield County. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including cutthroat trout and brook trout here. It is also a good camping location and also there are so many things to see and do.
Deep LakeA beautiful lake located in the heart of Garfield. it is one of the iconic location, which offers a nice area for fishing and for other recreational activities.
Vaughan LakeVaughan Lake is a beautiful natural lake located in Rio Blanco County. The lake is situated at an elevation of 8,400 feet and is surrounded by mountains. It is a popular destination for hiking, fishing, and camping. Vaughan Lake is home to a variety of fish, including Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Cutthroat Trout. The lake is also a great place to see wildlife, including elk, deer, and birds. Vaughan Lake is a beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with family and friends.
Rifle Gap State ParkRifle Gap State Park is a Colorado State Park located in Garfield County near Rifle. It comprises of pristine 360-acre lake, ideal for boating, fishing, swimming, RV and tent camping. Full-service visitor center with interpretive displays and area information. Commonly observed wildlife include mule deer, elk and great horned owls.
Rifle Gap ReservoirRifle Gap Reservoir, has a water surface of 359 acres and a maximum capacity of 12,168 acre-feet. Recreation includes scuba diving in its clear water, fishing (for rainbow and German brown trout, walleye, perch, and smallmouth and largemouth bass, etc.), wildlife watching, boating, year-round camping, and hiking.
Rifle Gap DamRifle Gap Dam is a dam in Garfield County, Colorado, about five and a half miles north of Rifle. The clear water at Rifle Gap Reservoir is excellent for scuba diving. Other water activities include boating, fishing, swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing. It impounds East Rifle Creek and West Rifle Creek about 400 feet feet upstream from their previous point of confluence. The dam was built for irrigation water storage.
Grass Valley ReservoirGrass Valley Reservoir is located in Garfield County. This lake is 201 acres in size. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of fishes.The lake offers a scenic background to paddle around. Only 20-horsepower or less motors are allowed.
Harvey Gap State ParkHarvey Gap State Park is centered around a magnificent, turquoise alpine lake called Grass Valley Reservoir. It is well known for its fishing and limited use boating. The park's reservoir"Grass Valley Reservoir" is 190 acres when full and allows fishing year round. It comprises of a swim-beach, picnic sites and fantastic fishing and boating. Map. Amenities.
Stillwater ReservoirThe 6,700-acre Stillwater Reservoir is located in the western Adirondacks, and provides undeveloped, remote camping on both islands and along the shoreline. Its recreational uses including camping, canoeing, boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. It is one of the iconic attraction and attracts a lot of tourists to here.
Sweetwater Lake State ParkSweetwater Lake State Park is a Colorado State Park in Garfield County. The park contains 488 acres and is located within the White River National Forest in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. The 72-acre natural lake and surrounding land was originally part of a privately owned ranch and had been considered for a golf course or housing developments.
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Big Beaver ReservoirBig Beaver Reservoir is a man-made reservoir in Rio Blanco County, Colorado. The reservoir was created in 1975 by damming the Big Beaver Creek. The reservoir is used for irrigation, flood control, and recreation. The reservoir has a capacity of 35,000 acre-feet and a surface area of 1,280 acres. The dam is an earth-fill dam with a height of 70 feet and a length of 1 mile. The reservoir is owned and operated by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District.