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Lake Avery

Lake Avery

0.38km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Lake 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 Mountain

Blair Mountain

28.16km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Blair 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 Tops

The Flat Tops

29.83km from Big Beaver Reservoir

The 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.

Flat Tops Wilderness Area

Flat Tops Wilderness Area

31.63km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Rifle Falls State Park

Rifle Falls State Park

33.66km from Big Beaver Reservoir

A 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 Pass

Ripple Creek Pass

33.79km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Ripple 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 Peak

Trappers Peak

34.19km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Trappers 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 Lake

Trappers Lake

35.8km from Big Beaver Reservoir

This 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 Lake

West Lost Lake

36.8km from Big Beaver Reservoir

West 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 Lake

Deep Lake

37.28km from Big Beaver Reservoir

A 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 Lake

Vaughan Lake

37.4km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Vaughan 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 Park

Rifle Gap State Park

38.55km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Rifle 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 Reservoir

Rifle Gap Reservoir

39.43km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Rifle 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 Dam

Rifle Gap Dam

39.5km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Rifle 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 Reservoir

Grass Valley Reservoir

39.85km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Grass 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 Park

Harvey Gap State Park

40.01km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Harvey 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 Reservoir

Stillwater Reservoir

44.65km from Big Beaver Reservoir

The 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 Park

Sweetwater Lake State Park

45.68km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Sweetwater 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.

Storm King Mountain

Storm King Mountain

47.8km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Storm King Mountain is a mountain in the White River National Forest of the Rocky Mountains. It is one of the iconic location where you can spend some nice time with adventures. A good trekking destination and also this place offers stunning views of this area. A ski lift at the Copper Mountain Ski Resort is named after the mountain.

Flat Top Mountain

Flat Top Mountain

48.33km from Big Beaver Reservoir

Flat Top Mountain is the highest summit of the Flat Tops in the Rocky Mountains of North America.Flattop is widely regarded as the most climbed mountain in Alaska. And while the trail to the summit is rocky and steep, there are a number of loop trails below perfect for beginners or those with physical limitations. The summit of Flat Top Mountain is the highest point in Garfield County, Colorado.

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Big Beaver Reservoir

Big Beaver Reservoir

Big Beaver Reservoir, Colorado 81641, USA

Big 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.