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Lake-George
is located about 37 miles west of Colorado Springs and two hours from Denver. The town sits in the Pike National Forest west of the Ute Pass and contains a general store and motel - but little else. Lake George got its start as a stage stop on the way to Leadville, but today offers many beautiful natural areas with abundant activities for vacationers. Some of those things to do include viewing fossils and petrified redwoods at nearby Florissant Fossil Beds, and boating and fishing in the areas numerous rivers and reservoirs. From Lake George, its just a short drive to the scenic Eleven Mile Reservoir and State Park. Here visitors can enjoy boating and fishing, camping, or hiking on the five miles of trails surrounding the reservoir. Swimming and water skiing are prohibited, however, because the reservoir is a major water supply for the city of Denver. While the local water spots are well known for the excellent fishing, birders will love the abundance of wildlife in the Lake George area. A lack of pollution and artificial light also makes the Lake George area a prime spot to view the night sky. The Wilkerson Pass Interpretive Center and Picnic Grounds, located just eight miles northwest of Lake George, offers a scenic overlook and 1.1-mile hiking trail. Other outdoor activities in the area include rock climbing, rafting, skiing and snowmobiling, horseback riding and golf.
Surrounding areas: Florissant, Colorado (4.3 mi), Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir, Colorado (9.3 mi), Divide, Colorado (11.0 mi), Woodland Park, Colorado (16.2 mi), Cripple Creek, Colorado (18.8 mi), Chipita Park, Colorado (19.2 mi), Columbine Lake, Colorado (20.2 mi)
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Lake George Vacation Rentals
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Lake George Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Double Eagle Hotel & Casino | 442 Bennett Dr | Cripple Creek, CO | 15.4 mi. | (771) 968-9501 | | Holiday Inn Express Cripple Creek | 601 E Galena | Cripple Creek, CO | 18.5 mi. | (719) 689-3234 | | Palace Hotel And Casino | 172 E Bennett Ave | Cripple Creek, CO | 18.7 mi. | (719) 689-2992 | | Cripple Creek Motel | | Cripple Creek, CO | 18.8 mi. | (719) 689-2491 | | Hotel ST Nicholas | 303 N 3RD St | Cripple Creek, CO | 18.8 mi. | (719) 689-0856 | | Victor Hotel | 4TH And Victor Ave | Victor, CO | 21.9 mi. | (719) 689-3553 | | Castaways Inn & Suites | 1031107 Manitor Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 25.1 mi. | (719) 685-3300 | | The Cliff House At Pikes Peak | 306 Canon Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 25.1 mi. | (719) 685-3000 | | Manitou Springs Super 8 Motel Inc | 229 Manitou Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 26.2 mi. | (719) 685-5898 | | Super 8 Motel - Pike's Peak #3156 | 229 Manitou Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 26.2 mi. | (719) 685-5898 | | Comfort Inn Of Manitou Springs | 45 Manitou Ave | Manitou Springs, CO | 26.5 mi. | (719) 685-5455 | | Red Wing Motel | 56 El Paso Blvd | Manitou Springs, CO | 26.5 mi. | (800) 733-9547 | | Beverly Hills Motel | 6 El Paso Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 26.7 mi. | (719) 632-0386 | | Marriott Towneplace Suites | 4760 Centennial Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 27.6 mi. | (719) 594-4447 | | Eagle Ridge | 830 Vindicator Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 28.0 mi. | (800) 352-5804 | | Silver Wood Hotel & Conference Center | 505 Popes Bluff Trl | Colorado Springs, CO | 28.8 mi. | (719) 598-7656 | | Best Wetern Pikes Peak Inn | 3010 N Chestnut St | Colorado Springs, CO | 28.9 mi. | (719) 636-5201 | | Days Inn Of Colorado Springs | 4610 Rusina Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 28.9 mi. | (719) 598-1700 | | Motel 6 | 3228 N Chestnut St | Colorado Springs, CO | 28.9 mi. | (719) 520-5400 | | Super 8 Motel | 3270 N Chestnut St | Colorado Springs, CO | 28.9 mi. | (719) 632-2681 | | Colorado Springs Marriott | 5580 Tech Center Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.0 mi. | (719) 260-1800 | | Econolodge Garden Of The Gods | 430 W Garden Of The Gods Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.0 mi. | (719) 532-1010 | | La Quinta Motor Inn #630 | 4385 Sinton Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.0 mi. | (719) 528-5060 | | Ramada Inn-colorado Springs | 3125 Sinton Rd | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.0 mi. | (719) 633-5541 | | Bradford Homesuites - Colorado Springs | 5805 Delmonico Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.1 mi. | (888) 486-7829 | | Fairfield Inn - Colorado Springs North | 7085 Commerce Center Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.3 mi. | (719) 533-1903 | | Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 7110 Commerce Center Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.3 mi. | (719) 592-9800 | | Staybridge Suites - Air Force Academy | 7130 Commerce Center Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.3 mi. | (719) 590-7829 | | Comfort Inn North | 6450 Corporate Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.4 mi. | (719) 262-9000 | | Extended Stay America | 5855 Corporate Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.4 mi. | (719) 266-4206 | | Hearthside By Villager | 6210 Corporate Dr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.4 mi. | (719) 593-8188 | | Howard Johnson Express | 5056 N Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.5 mi. | (719) 598-7793 | | Peak Inn & R V Resort | 4950 N Nevada Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.5 mi. | (719) 598-1545 | | Comfort Suites | 1055 Kelly Johnson Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.6 mi. | (719) 536-0731 | | Embassy Suites Hotel Colorado Springs | 7290 Commerce Ctr | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.7 mi. | (719) 599-9100 | | Holiday Inn Express | 725 W Cimarron | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.7 mi. | (719) 473-5530 | | Holiday Inn Express | 7110 Commerce Cir | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.7 mi. | (719) 592-9800 | | Sleep Inn | 1075 Kelly Johnson Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.7 mi. | (719) 260-6969 | | Drury Inn Pikes Peak | 8155 N Academy Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.9 mi. | (719) 598-2500 | | The Academy Hotel | 8110 N Academy Blvd | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.9 mi. | (719) 598-5770 |
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| Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn | 1102 W Pikes Peak Ave | Colorado Springs, CO | 29.4 mi. | (719) 471-3980 |
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Lake George Weather & Climate
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In the geographic center of Colorado, the weather ranges from semi-arid to alpine mountain climate. The Rocky Mountains, for which the state is so famous, profoundly affects the climate of the region, with dramatic differences over short distances. Elevations range from 7,000 to 14,000 feet at the highest peaks. July daytime temperatures are in the 70s and 80s in the valleys but 50s and 60s higher in the mountains. Winters are very cold and high winds are commonplace on the mountain peaks. Thunderstorms are common in this area nearly every afternoon in the summertime. Snow and soft hail are another possibility anytime of the year. Heavy snows in the high mountains are common and avalanches pose a threat. Visitors should use caution when traveling to this region and bring warm clothing, no matter what time of year.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
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Ocean Temp |
| January |
38°F |
2°F |
0.29 in. |
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| February |
41°F |
6°F |
0.30 in. |
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| March |
46°F |
14°F |
0.81 in. |
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| April |
53°F |
20°F |
1.06 in. |
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| May |
62°F |
28°F |
1.61 in. |
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| June |
73°F |
35°F |
1.41 in. |
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| July |
77°F |
40°F |
2.73 in. |
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| August |
75°F |
39°F |
3.02 in. |
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| September |
68°F |
32°F |
1.47 in. |
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| October |
59°F |
21°F |
0.84 in. |
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| November |
46°F |
12°F |
0.61 in. |
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| December |
39°F |
3°F |
0.27 in. |
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Lake George Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the City Of Colorado Springs Municipal airport (COS) located about 37 miles southeast of Lake George in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Central Colorado Regional airport (7V1) located approximately 42 miles west of Lake George in Buena Vista, Colorado, Harriet Alexander Field (0V2) located roughly 47 miles southwest of Lake George in Salida, Colorado, and finally the Centennial airport (APA) located around 49 miles northeast of Lake George in Denver, Colorado.
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Lake George Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Santa's Workshop | Cascade | CO | 21.5 mi. | | | Fish 'n Farm at Heritage Square | Golden | CO | 54.1 mi. | | | Lakeside Amusement Park | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Elitch Gardens | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | | | Mile High Flea Market | Henderson | CO | 67.1 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Hyland Hills Water World | Federal Heights | CO | 63.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Shining Mountain Golf Club | Woodland Park | CO | 16.5 mi. | | | Stratton Golf Club | Stratton | CO | 20.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Breckenridge Ski Resort | Breckenridge | CO | 50.3 mi. | | | Loveland | Georgetown | CO | 53.4 mi. | | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 53.5 mi. | | | Winter Park | Winter Park | CO | 66.6 mi. | | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 71.0 mi. | | | Vail | Vail | CO | 71.0 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 79.6 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 79.6 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 79.6 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 79.6 mi. | | | Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 87.9 mi. | | | Sunlight Mountain Resort | Glenwood Springs | CO | 112.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center | Woodland Park | CO | 16.2 mi. | (History) | | Monarch Art Gallery | Victor | CO | 22.0 mi. | (Art) | | American Numismatic Association Money Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 30.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Tesla Museum and Library | Colorado Springs | CO | 30.6 mi. | (Technology) | | SpielArts. Figurative Fine Art & Prints | Colorado Springs | CO | 30.6 mi. | (Art) | | Colorado Springs Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 30.6 mi. | (History) | | Edward J. Peterson Air and Space Museum | Colorado Springs | CO | 30.6 mi. | (History) | | Molly Brown House Museum | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | (History) | | Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museo De Las Americas | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Denver Museum of Natural History | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | (Science) | | Forney Transportation Museum | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | (Science) | | Denver Art Museum | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | (Art) | | Aurora History Museum | Aurora | CO | 58.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park | Colorado Springs | CO | 30.6 mi. | | | Denver Zoological Gardens | Denver | CO | 56.1 mi. | | | Pueblo Zoo | Pueblo | CO | 64.4 mi. | |
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