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The sun is the one constant in summertime in Colorado. While its true there are no real beaches as in coastal areas but you do have beaches created along lakes with sand around that makes it look like a beach. Also the Colorado river, the largest natural body of water has very many beachy spots along its route. Ranging from 200 to 1200 feet wide and from 6 to 30 feet in depth the river has occasional deeper areas.

Flowing all of 1,450 miles this lifeline of the state runs through arid regions on the west that are verily flat in stark contrast to the rugged Rocky Mountains. The river has been dammed to create large reservoirs of water that attract visitors during summers when everyone's raring to go on the beach. It pampers the great American pastime for recreational water sports providing great times out there in the dry summer months.

You can find the most perfect beach to unwind if you are searching for just such a location. Some cool spots in Colorado are great for rejuvenating in the dry American southwest. With the melting away of the winter snows you can have some amazing summer adventures on the lakes and rivers. From raging the rapids to relaxing on a boat Colorado beaches offer awesome recreation.

Colorado lakes and reservoir beaches add zing to the summer fun and frolic. So even though you may not have access to the oceans yet plenty of spots here will take you to heavenly beaches. Rest assured if theres a lake in Colorado you will have a beach beside it. Whether you’re looking for healthy exertion or planning a quiet relaxed time you are bound to find your perfect strip of sand. Take your choice:

Bear Creek Lake Park Beach: lets you explore recreations like camping, picnicking, hiking, boating and swimming. The marina attracts visitors to have fun on the water.

Lake Loveland Swim Beach: is an excellent place for family outings to enjoy swimming in the summer. It also offers fishing and views of the Rocky Mountains.

Boyd Lake State Park Beach: This beach year round water sports attracting visitors to enjoy boating, water-skiing, swimming, fishing, windsurfing and sailing.

Surprise Beach: is great for fantastic summertime fun. Recreations include hiking, swimming, whitewater paddling and even golfing.

Lake Pueblo State Park Beach: This Colorado beach attracts thousands of people with its two full-service marinas, prime fishing waters, acres of camping, and a swim beach.

Jackson Lake State Park Beach: With two designated swim beaches Lake Jackson is a popular destination for camping, boating, water sports and fishing.

Bonny Lake State Park Beach: The beach here is good for swimming and fishing amidst the scenic eastern plains of the prairies of Colorado. You have all modern facilities here.

Steamboat Lake State Park Beach: Steam Boat lake offers premier fishing, camping and boating along with a full-service marina and swim beach. The beach area has almost a mile of sandy shoreline with a marked swimming area.

Golf
Places Distance(miles)
Breckenridge Golf Club 13.6 Miles
Keystone Ranch Golf Course 14.2 Miles
Eagles Nest Golf Club 18.0 Miles
Pole Creek Golf Club 23.5 Miles
Evergreen Golf Course 24.4 Miles
Hiwan Golf Club 24.4 Miles
Vail Golf Club 31.0 Miles
Red Rocks Country Club 32.3 Miles
Eagle Vail Golf Club 33.8 Miles
Fox Hollow at Lakewood - Course 1 34.6 Miles


Hiking
Places Distance(miles)
Black Powder Pass Trail 25.4 Miles
Rich Creek Trail No. 616 25.4 Miles
Gold Dust Trail No. 653 25.4 Miles
Hardrock Trail 25.4 Miles
Platte River Trail No. 654 25.4 Miles
Rough and Tumbling Trail No. 617 25.4 Miles
Limber Grove Trail 25.4 Miles
Longwater Trail No. 654 25.4 Miles
Jefferson Lake Trail No. 642 25.4 Miles
Jefferson Loop Trail No. 643 25.4 Miles


Resorts
Places Distance(miles)
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area 9.4 Miles
Keystone Resort 9.5 Miles
Loveland Ski Area 10.8 Miles
Breckenridge Ski Resort 14.9 Miles
Echo Mountain Park 16.6 Miles
Copper Mountain Resort 20.0 Miles
Winter Park Resort 22.7 Miles
Ski Cooper 30.1 Miles
Eldora Mountain Resort 31.4 Miles
Vail 32.1 Miles


Hotel NameCheap RateDistance(miles)
East Keystone By Key To The Ro 180.008.9
Silvermill By Resortquest 135.209.4
River Run By Key To The Rockie 325.009.5
River Run Village 150.009.5
Skyrun Condos Keystone Resort 99.009.5
Central Keystone By Key To The 400.009.8
Inn At Keystone 119.009.9
Key To The Rockies 90.0010.0
Snowdance Manor 236.0010.0
Arapahoe Inn 73.7510.1
Oro Grande Condos By Srg 175.0010.1
Mountain House By Key To The R 0.0010.2
Soda Springs Condos 123.2510.7
Evergreen Condominiums 0.0010.8
Keystone Lodge 299.0010.8
Mountain House Slopeside Condominiums 0.0010.8
River Run Condominiums 0.0010.8
Forest Condominiums 0.0011.0
Lakeside Village Condominiums 0.0011.0
Georgetown Mountain Inn 88.0012.0
Hotel Chateau Chamonix 140.0012.3
Super 8 Georgetown Co 70.8912.4
The Lodge At Highland Greens 125.0013.9
Lodge And Spa Breckenridge 69.0014.3
Breckenridge Accommodations 126.5014.7
Trails End Condominiums 270.0014.7
Bighorn Rentals - Breckenridge 279.0014.8
Breckenridge Mountain Lodge 150.0014.8
Chimney Ridge By Ski Village Resorts 160.0014.8
Main Street Junction By Resort 171.2014.8
Ski Country Resorts 0.0014.8
Hyatt Main Street Station 152.8014.9
Main Street Junction By Rq 171.2014.9
Marina Place Condominiums 250.0014.9
Mountain Thunder Lodge 174.0014.9
Tannhauser Lodging 140.0014.9
The Corral At Breckenridge 0.0014.9
Inner Circle Condominiums 140.0015.0
Lake Cliffe Condominiums 250.0015.0
Marriott Vacation Club Valley 125.0015.0
Park Place By Resortquest 175.2015.0
Resort Managers At River Mount 199.0015.0
River Mountain Lodge By Rq 117.0015.0
The Plaza 0.0015.0
Village 0.0015.0
Village At Breckenridge 0.0015.0
Village Hotel 335.0015.0
Best Western Ptarmigan Lodge 68.3915.1
Hilton Grand Vac Breckenridge 189.0015.1
Park Meadows Lodge Condominium 165.0015.1
Prospect Point By Srg 240.0015.1
Sundowner Ii Condominiums 0.0015.1
Wildwood Condominiums 115.0015.1
Antlers Lodge By Resortquest 203.2015.2
Beaver Run Resort 103.0115.2
Great Divide Lodge 99.0015.2
Lake Dillon Condominiums 175.0015.2
Bluesky Breckenridge 176.0015.3
Los Pinos By Resortquest 121.6015.3
Point Dillon Condominiums 345.0015.3
Saddlewood By Resortquest 327.2015.3
Tyra Ii By Resortquest 135.2015.3
Tyra I By Resortquest 203.2015.4
Peck House 80.0015.6
Comfort Suites Summit County 99.9915.7
Dillon Inn 0.0015.7
One Ski Hill Place, A Rockresort 224.0015.9
Super 8 Dillon Breckenridge Ar 84.9915.9
Crystal Peak Lodge 213.9916.0
One Ski Hill Place A Rockresor 187.0016.0
Days Inn Silverthorne 43.2016.1
La Quinta I S Slvrthrnedillon 55.0016.1
Luxury Inn And Suites 60.9516.1
Quality Inn And Suites Summit 159.0016.1
1st Inn Silverthorne 44.9916.5
Timber Ridge 78.0016.6
Ramada Limited Frisco 55.2016.8
Best Western Lake Dillon Lodge 92.9516.9
Frisco Lodge 0.0016.9
Hotel Summit County 102.0016.9
Alpine Inn 49.0017.0
Snowscape Condo 164.0017.4
Lookout Ridge 159.0017.5
Skier S Edge Condominiums 88.0017.6
Snowshoe Motel 55.0017.6
Buffalo Village 269.0017.7
Buffalo Ridge 124.0017.8
Ramada Ltd Frisco Co 65.0019.4
Carbonate Property Management 132.0019.7
Copper Springs 195.0019.7
Copper Mountain Resort 230.0420.0
Center Village By Copper 285.0020.1
Copper Junction Condominiums 175.0020.1
Ten Mile Haus By Copper Vacati 160.0020.1
Timber Creek Condominiums By C 150.0020.1
New Village By Copper Vacation 240.0020.3
Iron Horse Resort 0.0022.9
Ameristar Black Hawk 99.0023.2
Zephyr Mountain Lodge 134.4023.2
Isle Hotel - Isle Tower 60.0023.4
Beaver Village Condominiums 95.0023.6
Founders Pointe By Alpine Rsrt 89.0023.6
Frasers Crossing Founders Poin 148.0023.8
Winter Park Mountain Lodge 78.0023.9
Vintage Resort 78.0024.1
Beaver Management Group 72.0025.1
Bear Crossing Townhomes 229.3325.2
The Western Inn Motel And Rv Park 92.8625.2
Fairplay Valiton Hotel 99.0025.3
Snowblaze Resort By Alpine Rst 86.2525.3
Valley Hi Motel 65.0025.4
Americas Best Value Inn 77.4025.5
Silverado 2 Rst Cnds By Alpine 0.0025.5
Best Western Alpenglo Lodge 77.9925.7
Arapahoe Ski Lodge 110.0025.8
Olympia Lodge 59.0025.8
Winter Park Chateau 125.0025.8
Quality Suites At Evergreen Pa 102.6526.1
Meadow Ridge Resort By Alpine Resort Properties 111.2527.6
Meadowridge Condos By Alpine R 89.0027.6
Vail Racquet Club 110.5527.6
Twin Rivers Condos By Alpine 96.6027.7


NOAA's National Weather Service Forecast by 24 Hour Period
 Point Forecast:
Last Update: 2012-02-08T04:05:31Z
Forecast at a Glance
Wednesday (PM)
Snow Likely
Snow Likely
Lo 7°F
Hi 25°F
Thursday (PM)
Slight Chance Snow
Slight Chance Snow
Lo 6°F
Hi 28°F
Friday (PM)
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Lo 9°F
Hi 24°F
Saturday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 10°F
Hi 24°F
Sunday (PM)
Chance Snow
Chance Snow
Lo 7°F
Hi 22°F
Monday (PM)
Slight Chance Snow
Slight Chance Snow
Lo 8°F
Hi 23°F

Current weather conditions at nearest station
Location Weather Update Time Temp Humidity(%) Other
Copper Mountain (12,400 feet), CO Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 8:08 pm MDT 37.0 F 75% 20.4 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Leadville/Lake Co., CO Fair May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 34.0 F 79% 36.7 Miles Wind: 0
Wind Chill:
Wilkerson Pass, CO Partly Cloudy May 18 2011, 4:37 am MDT 28.0 F 80% 37.4 Miles Wind: 3
Wind Chill:
Broomfield/Rocky Mtn Metro Airport, CO Mostly Cloudy May 22 2011, 9:50 pm MDT 63.0 F 32% 43.1 Miles Wind: 8
Wind Chill: 62 F (17 C)
Kremmling/McElroy Field, CO Overcast May 22 2011, 10:54 pm MDT 48.0 F 62% 46.2 Miles Wind: 6
Wind Chill: 45 F (7 C)
Denver/Centennial, CO Partly Cloudy May 22 2011, 10:53 pm MDT 53.0 F 61% 49.7 Miles Wind: 10
Wind Chill: 49 F (9 C)