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7 Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Custer County

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Custer County
Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. A large percentage of the county is National Forest land in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on the west side and in the Wet Mountains on the east. The only lake of size is the DeWeese Reservoir in the north end of the Wet Mountain Valley.

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Lake/ River/ Ponds to Explore in Custer County

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Brush Creek Lakes
The Brush Creek Lakes are two of the largest lakes in the Sangre de Cristo Range, and the fishing can be good.The lakes are situated right on the edge of timberline in a picturesque alpine cirque just east of Thirsty Peak and Lakes Peak.
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DeWeese Reservoir
DeWeese Reservoir is located in northern Custer County, Colorado between the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Wet Mountains. The ditch and reservoir company owns the land under the reservoir and most of the land around it. The company has arrangements with other organizations to store water and for the use of the space.The lake and the land immediately surrounding it are also designated as the DeWeese Reservoir State Wildlife Area.
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Hermit Lake
Hermit Lake is an isolated body of water, located way up at 11,314 feet in elevation west of Westcliffe, Colorado. Hermit Lake is found within the San Isabel National Forest and can be accessed via a short out & back trail. It is a moderately trafficked destination because of its incredibly scenic alpine atmosphere. It is found in Custer County, tucked in the Sangre De Cristo Mountains north of Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
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Horn Lakes
Horn Lake is a 12 acre lake located in COlorado. It has a maximum depth of 25 feet. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.
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Lake Isabel
Lake Isabel is a reservoir located in the San Isabel National Forest in Pueblo and Custer counties, in Colorado, United States. The lake is in the Wet Mountains. The lake is open to fishing year round and is regularly stocked by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Available activities include fishing, hiking, camping and sledding in the winter.
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Lake of the Clouds
The lake is situated in a valley between two ridges in the Porcupine Mountains. Surrounded by virgin wilderness and stunning vistas, the lake is a popular destination for hikers, campers, and fishermen. The lake is a prominent feature of the park, and can be viewed at the Lake of the Clouds Overlook at the west terminus of the former Michigan highway. The state park occasionally hosts a nighttime sky watch at the lake.
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South Colony Lakes
South Colony Lakes are a set of scenic backcountry waters in the Sangre de Cristo Wilderness Area of the San Isabel National Forest. The South Colony Lakes is located in Custer County, on the east side of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, north of Grand Sand Dunes National Park.The journey to the lakes is considered moderately difficult, with most visitors staying overnight in the backcountry.

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