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Local favourite lake · Kit Carson, Colorado

Big Lagoon

Big Lagoon is a lake in Kit Carson, Colorado.

Big Lagoon: crowds and conditions

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

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Big Lagoon

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Big Lagoon — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.01655, -101.98460. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Big Lagoon full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Big Lagoon yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Big Lagoon?

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

    What are the places to visit near Big Lagoon?

    Nearby: Mount Sunflower (viewpoint, 6 km), Mount Sunflower (attraction, 6 km), Kit Carson County Carousel (sanctuary, 51 km), Rock Hill (viewpoint, 32 km), Sherman County State Lake (lake, 32 km), Red Hills (viewpoint, 39 km).