The lake was good as a quick stop for us. We drove around it a bit and noted a few areas to pull…read moreoff and fish or sit. I didn't see signs posted stating to stay out of the water, but I also didn't see anyone in the water. It isn't far from Leadville and is worth checking out.

Absolutely gorgeous. My partner took me and my huskies to Turquoise Lake in the midst of our…read moremulti-day camping trip. The pups LOVED swimming in the clear, clean water. The view of the mountains was stunning. Other people were around camping or fishing. Lots of trail to hike or bike. We didn't personally camp here, but it seemed very serene. Leadville continues to impress me with its beautiful scenery!

One of my favorite Aspen hikes! A great workout with a rewarding beautiful lake at the top! Dog…read morefriendly and lots of shade.

As I continued on my goal of hiking once a week in Aspen, I saw friends posting pictures of…read moreAmerican Lake. I absolutely loved hiking to Cathedral Lake a few weeks ago, and this trail is just two miles before Cathedral Lake. However, I could not find anyone else interested in this hike so I decided to go by myself. This was one of the clearest trails I have hiked all summer, and I felt 100% safe hiking this one by myself. If you are a first-time solo hiker, this is a great one. This hike seems like it will start out easy, as you jump a stream and cross a meadow. However, you almost immediately get to 45 minutes of switchbacks. The switchbacks were steep enough, and the Aspens do not provide complete coverage from the sun. While I did not need to take a break, it was a very intense way to start a hike. Once you get through the switchbacks, the hike flattens out quite a bit with just a few more hills. The remainder of the hike is mostly shady, which also meant that starting at 10:25 AM was just fine. You hike through many more pine trees and a few meadows. When you come up on the lake, it is just beautiful. There are some trails around the lake, but you should also look for fish in the lake because it is very clear! The hike down is very easy and fast as well because there are very few rocks on this hike. I am usually slower down than up, and I sped down this mountain. I started this hike at 10:25 AM, reached the lake at 12:00 PM, and I was back to my car at 1:40 PM, after spending a little over a half hour at the lake. My biggest issue with this hike is that there are flies EVERYWHERE. Having a fly by your ear for 3.2 miles each way is rough. People also do not pick up after their dogs, and there is dog poop everywhere. So while the actual lake is gorgeous, I found the journey up to Cathedral Lake much more fun and enjoyable. This hike is worth doing if you have the time, but it wouldn't be on my top 5 list in Aspen either.

Love Love this reservoir!…read more Snuck away in-between a music fest in Aspen for the day and dropped our SUP's in Ruedi Reservoir. It was such a delight to see this beautiful reservoir on the western slope of the Continental Divide on the Fryingpan River...yep Fryingpan River...lol! This reservoir is da place for not only boating, sailing, biking, hiking, kayaking, SUPing and camping...it's also well known for it's Gold Medal fishery! If you're lucky you might catch some rainbow trout, brown trout or mackinaw trout. Heck, any trout will do! Campers listen up! They've got 4 campgrounds that accommodate 81 campsites and for all you boating enthusiasts, they've got two boat-launching ramps. We watched as boats lined up and it looked like a pretty smooth operation. All in all we can't complain...it was an absolutely beautiful day and we loved all the cool rock formations and little alcoves along the shoreline. This SUPaholic will be back for sure!

Getting here was a little tricky drive in the winter with tons of snow but worth the drive. If you…read morehave 45 minutes 1 direction to chill out on a drive thru the National Forest go for it!

One of the great turns to Aspen. Nice place to stay for a while and enjoy the sight of water in…read morethis splendid land-locked state.

Beautiful lake full of hiking and camping areas. We did dispursed camping, there are ton of spots…read morewith fire pits on highway 82 on the right across from perry peak campground. No reservations required, first come first serve but every time we have come we never had a problem finding a spot even on a holiday weekend like labor day. We played in the lake with our dog Daisy, she absolutely loves swimming for toys and the water amazing! It was cold but not freezing, we want to bring our paddle boards next time. We park at mountain view overlook, be sure to pay the fee to park or you will get a ticket! We love coming here, the views are amazing and it's never too crowded. Highly recommend stopping by or camping here.

On our way from Denver to Breckenridge, we stopped at this lake for a bit of a break. The natural…read morebeauty of this body of water is breathtaking....from far, you can see the lake and the Rockies in the background...up close you can enjoy the crystal blue waters and some of the activities that are allowed on the lake. Dillon Reservoir, sometimes referred to as Lake Dillon, is located in Summit County, Colorado, south of I-70 and bordered by the towns of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon. It is a reservoir for the city of Denver, and its waters are under the control of Denver Water. Popular ski areas are close to the reservoir, including Copper Mountain, Keystone, Arapahoe Basin, and Breckenridge. During the winter months, ice fishing and snowmobiling are common activities. For warmer months, the towns of Dillon and Frisco each have marinas on the reservoir. The Dillon Marina is open pretty much during the season and hundreds of sailboats can be seen docked or sailing. Due to Dillon Reservoir's proximity to the towns of Dillon, Silverthorne, and Frisco, the lake has many lodging, camping, and RV facilities. The reservoir has a popular 18 miles paved bike path that winds around the entire reservoir. The path can be accessed at any point around the reservoir. The views from any angle are worth the drive to this beautiful lake.

Beautiful place to visit. You can paddle board or kayak. Lots of families at the playground and…read morepicnic areas

Lake Dillon on a warm fall day literally cannot be beat. A Colorado treasure with world class…read moreviews and challenging sailing conditions, make it something exceptionally special. With snow on the mountains, you in shorts and a t-shirt, and a beer in hand, running with the wind under a spinnaker, there's absolutely nothin' better. It's like skiing the East Wall at A-Basin in July in swim trunks. Once you've sailed on Lake Dillon in force 5 winds, there's no place on earth you can't sail. And maybe no other place on earth that would treat you better. With some of the most beautiful views of the Ten Mile and Gore Ranges imagineable, tis truly a privilege to live in Colorado.

I have been coming to Lake Dillon since I was a kid, mostly in the summer. It is one of my absolute…read morefavorite places in the state of Colorado. There is a neatly paved path around the lake for biking, walking, or running. If you prefer to go out on the water, you can sale or take a pontoon boat tour. Everyone should come here. It is beautiful.

We stayed at the Anthracite campground, it is small but very nice and level with hookups, but no…read morewater or cell service. We used Starlink and it worked great there. The State Park Ranger is on site and he told us he was "blunt but friendly", which I thought was pretty funny. He was more friendly than blunt and very helpful in telling us about where to fish as Paonia Reservoir is not stocked, it is used for agriculture and can go dry. We had a nice stay.

Booked this week for 3 nites and stayed 2 nites in our 5th wheel. Anthracite Loop is a relatively…read morenew campground that is located next door to Kebler Corner. The north fork of the Gunnison River runs between the two properties. It's small campground that's clean and very well maintained. The sites are level and very spacious. There's distance between sites, which allows for privacy. Each site has shelter, picnic tables, and fire rings. There's a State Park Ranger and spouse on site, who occupy the site behind the large metal shed. They were both very kind and helpful in explaining that the campground was new and the State was seeking to improve the facility, by providing water and wi-fi. The downside in staying here is that there is NO water and a vault toilet. Although the Ranger has water supply at his site, due to liability issues, he's unable to provide water to anyone, as mandated by the State. Keep in mind that if you book here, you'll have to bring your own water. Also note there is no cell phone service. DO NOT seek any type of assistance from the husband and wife owners at Kebler Corner. Please read my review on Yelp for an explanation.

We stopped at Georgetown Lake on a whim, just needing to stretch our legs after winding down I‑70,…read moreand it ended up being one of those surprise highlights. The lake sits right against the mountains like it was painted there--calm, clear, and wrapped in pine trees and quiet. We walked the trail that loops around the whole thing, flat and easy, with benches and perfect photo spots every few minutes. A few folks were fishing off the dock, a couple kayaks out on the water, and we even spotted some bighorn sheep casually munching grass on the hillside like they were posing for us. The air was crisp, and the views were postcard-level. There's no swimming or big boating, but honestly, it didn't need it. Just peaceful, clean, and easy to enjoy. It felt like one of those places that doesn't try too hard--just lets the mountains, water, and stillness do the talking.

It was raining on and off, so we didn't get to spend much time outside. We did stop by the dam…read moreside and saw people fishing. It's a nice little walk on that side, then we went over to the castle-looking structure. This turned out to be a goat viewing area with some scopes to view the mountainside for wildlife. There was a lot of parking available.

An easily accessible little lake with picnic areas. Good spot for a short and flat hike through the…read morewoods. The lake is a bout 5 minutes from the parking lot. The name is misleading. This place is very beautiful.

December 2020 family trip!!! BEAUTIFUL trails and well maintained facility. People were out with…read moretheir dogs, some were riding off road bicycles, some just hiking with friends, and we were out with all 9 of our kids. HIGHLY recommend taking the time to make the trip.