Community Activites in Lake City, the San Juan Montains and Surrounding Areas

YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES

Public Land (State Parks, BLM, Nat'l Forest & Wildnerness Areas): Hiking distance.
Museum: Walking distance in town.
Historic District or Site: Walking distance in town.
Ghost Town: 40 minutes 4w drive.
Designated Scenic/Historic Byway: Along the Scenic byway.
Restaurants: 2 minutes drive or walking distance.
Hiking and backpacking.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES

Fishing Tackle Sold: On site.
Fishing in Lake, Reservoir or Pond: 5 minutes drive.
Fishing in River, Stream or Creek: On site.
Boat Rentals: Canoe, Row, Paddle &/or Motor: 5 minutes drive.
Kayaking Instructions &/or Rentals: 5 minutes drive.
Horseback Riding: 2 minutes drive.
4 Wheel Drive Trails: On site (4WD or Jeep ®).
4 Wheel Drive Rentals: Walking distance (4WD or Jeep ®).
4 Wheel Drive Tours: Walking distance (off road, back country, 4WD, Jeep ® or jeeping).
ATV (All Terrain Vehicles) Trails: Nearby in BLM and national forest (4WD or ATV).
Mine Tours: 10 minutes drive.
Mountain Bike Trails: Trails start on site.
Mountain Bike Rentals: 2 minutes drive.
Mini Golf: Walking distance.

WINTER ACTIVITIES

Lake City Ski Hill: 2 minute drive.
Cross Country Skiing: Trails start on-site.
Snowshoeing: Trails start on-site.
Snowmobile Trails: Trails start within 4 miles BLM and Nat'l Forest.
Snowmobile Rentals & Tours: on-site.
Ice Skating: 2 minutes drive to town or Lake San Cristobal 7 mi.
Sled/Tube Hill Equipment Available: On site
Ice Fishing: 7 mi at Lake San Cristobal or 45 mi at Blue Mesa Lake.
Ice Climbing: local territory frozen waterfalls.

HUNTING

Hunting in Area: 10 minutes drive.
Private Land Unguided Hunting On-Site: No
Rifle Hunting Season: Yes
Archery Hunting Season: Yes
Muzzle Loading Hunting Season: Yes
Bird Hunting (Turkey, Grouse, Pheasant): Yes
Deer Hunting: Yes
Elk Hunting: Yes
Bear Hunting: Yes
Mountain Lion Hunting: Yes
Bighorn Sheep Hunting: Yes
Moose Hunting: Yes
Antelope Hunting: Yes
Colorado Hunting Area(s): 10--66--67--76

FISHING

Fishing in Area: on site (Lake Fork of Gunnison runs through the resort). Others within 2 to 30 minute drive.
Private Land Fishing On-Site: Yes
Fly fishing, live bait, atrificial lure - all types within area
Both Stream and Lake fishing
Trout - brown, rainbow, cutthroat
Salmon -
Perch -

AREA ATTRACTION

Alpine Loop Scenic Drive 1 mi
Black Canyon Of The Gunnison 60 Mi S
Blue Mesa Lake 58 Mi
Created Butte Ski Area 70 Mi
Fishing - on site and nearby
Lake City Dowtown 1 Mi
Hunting 0.1 Mi
Monarch Ski Area 75 Mi
Mountain Bike Riding 0.1Mi
National Forest 0.1 Mi
Museum 1.2 Mi
Snowmobiling 0.1 Mi