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Pointer Lake

Pointer Lake is a lake in Hinsdale, Colorado.

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open

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Best seasonAugust to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open
CrowdUsually quiet

Visiting Pointer Lake

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Best time

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Places to visit near Pointer Lake

All places near Creede →
North Clear Creek Falls, waterfall
Must-see

North Clear Creek Falls

waterfall · 4 km

Spring Creek Pass, viewpoint
Must-see

Spring Creek Pass

viewpoint · 9 km

Baldy Cinco, viewpoint
Must-see

Baldy Cinco

viewpoint · 13 km

Bristol Head, viewpoint
Must-see

Bristol Head

viewpoint · 17 km · Mineral

Lake San Cristobal, lake
Must-see

Lake San Cristobal

lake · 19 km

Slumgullion Earthflow, nature spot
Must-see

Slumgullion Earthflow

sanctuary · 19 km

How to reach Pointer Lake

Nearest towns with a guide: Creede (27 km) · Lake City (27 km). Coordinates 37.87804, -107.16664. Road distances are estimates.

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Pointer Lake?

August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Pointer Lake?

Nearby: North Clear Creek Falls (waterfall, 4 km), Spring Creek Pass (viewpoint, 9 km), Baldy Cinco (viewpoint, 13 km), Bristol Head (viewpoint, 17 km), Lake San Cristobal (lake, 19 km), Slumgullion Earthflow (sanctuary, 19 km).

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