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Activities Nearby Communities: Nearby Attractions: Wet Fly Fishing Techniques
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Sheltered in a secluded mountain valley 8,000 feet above the sea,
Vallecito Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful bodies of
water in all of Colorado. It
sits in the heart of the unspoiled San Juan National Forest. Only
23 miles northeast of Durango,
Vallecito Lake offers a variety of accommodations and recreational
opportunities. Relax and take advantage of record-breaking fishing, boating, fantastic hiking trails and horseback riding in the summer. Fall brings spectacular colors and cool mountain evenings, just right for sleeping. There's also world-class hunting for elk and deer, all with fully equipped guide services. Enjoy miles of cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails in winter. Year-round there are opportunities to discover breathtaking scenery, as well as yourself, at Vallecito Lake.
There are RV parks, campgrounds, a laundromat, cabins and lodges, and several restaurants in Vallecito. It is a great destination for family reunions and weddings.
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This is the first of 14 Chainsaw carvings created from trunks of trees killed in the Missionary Ridge Fire. The carvings are a memorial to the people and wild creatures affected by the fire, and the people who helped fight it. The carvings are at businesses and public places along the lake. A brochure is available at local tourist spots showing all the locations.
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