Cottonwood Lake - Buena Vista, CO
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The Cottonwood Lake Trail is a connecting trail and offers several recreation opportunities close to downtown Buena Vista. The Cottonwood Lake Trail follows CR 344 along South Cottonwood Creek until it reaches Cottonwood Lake. The trail continues around the lake to the Cottonwood Lake Campground. The area above the lake allows for further exploration of additional off-road trails such as Mineral Basin, Hope Gulch and Jones Mountain/Ptarmigan Lake. Cottonwood Lake offers shore fishing and a boat launch allowing for non-motorized water craft. Many time you will find stand-up paddlers, canoes, kayaks, inflatable rafts and fishermen in float tubes enjoying the water based recreation the lake provides.
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Day trip to the Cottonwood Lake area near Buena Vista, Colorado
We took a day trip to the Cottonwood Lake area near Buena Vista, Colorado. We were scouting it out to see if it would be a potential boondocking spot for us. Unfortunately, it did not have any cell signal for ATT, which rules it out for us due to not being able to work. It would also have been a tight fit for our camper unless we paid to dry camp with no hookups at the state campground nearby. We enjoyed the beautiful area and had a good time letting Abbie splash around in the lake and streams but decided to leave the camper set up in Buena Vista.
Cottonwood Lake, Buena Vista, CO
At 9,500' above sea level this drone is sluggish. It flies much better at sea level. I was using Mr Steele 2306 2345KV motors with Dal Cyclones T5046C. I was using HQ 5x4.3x3 V1S at first but they were super slow.
Free Campsite! Cottonwood Pass - Buena Vista, CO
Co Rd 306
Buena Vista, CO 81211
GPS: 39.020300, -106.278650
Serene camping in the backwoods of Buena Vista! This is a really tight spot, I would not recommend it for a larger rig unless you are willing to get some scrapes.... Beautiful views, tons of wildlife, and not a sign of civilization in sight!
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Cottonwood Lake, Colorado - March 29, 2015
3/29/15 - There's plenty of ice and snow remaining at Cottonwood Lake in Chaffee County, Colorado, although it is less compared to previous years. This is a lake in the Sawatch Range, approximately six miles east of Buena Vista. More info about Cottonwood Lake: More info and my photography around the area:
Farmers Market Buena Vista, Colorado
Collegiate Peaks Campground - Buena Vista Colorado
Collegiate Peaks Campground is located just over 10 miles west of Buena Vista Colorado along Middle Cottonwood Creek near the top of Cottonwood Pass. Located between 14er's Mt Princeton to the south and Mt Yale to the north, Collegiate Peaks Campground provides a number of outdoor activities. This campground fills up quickly during the summer months.
Collegiate Peaks Campground Info
* Elevation: 9800 ft
* Fee per Night: $20
* Total Campsites: 56
* Reservations Not Accepted for sites 1-2 and 18-30
* All other sites can be reserved.
* Cell Service: AT&T - None / Verizon - None
* 14 Day Stay Limit
* Open Mid-May thru Mid-October
*Activities
* Fishing in Middle Cottonwood Creek, beaver ponds west of the campground, and nearby Cottonwood Lake
* Non-motorized boating on nearby Cottonwood Lake
* Hiking in the area:
* Ptarmigan Lake Trail
* Lost Lake Trail
* Segment 13 - Colorado Trail
* Avalanche Gulch
* Denny Creek Trailhead provides access to the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area, Mt Yale, and Koenke Lake
* Scenic drive to the top of Cottonwood Pass
* Whitewater rafting on the Arkansas River in nearby Buena Vista
* Nearest Campgrounds:
* Cottonwood Lake Campground
GPS: 38.8115, -106.3172
Directions:
From Buena Vista Colorado, head west on CO 306 (Cottonwood Pass Rd) for just over 10 miles. Collegiate Peaks Campground will be on the left.
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Drive to Cottonwood Lake, Buena Vista, Late Spring 2017
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Around cottonwood lake, co
Driving around
San Isabel National Forest Colorado Cottonwood Lake the end of the road..
Here's an epic place to camp and hike.
Fat Biking Cottonwood Pass Buena Vista, Colorado
Cottonwood Lake 2012
A few Colorado Crums go for an evening stroll near Cottonwood Lake, which is above Buena Vista Colorado.
Free Campsite! Elephant Rock - Buena Vista Colorado
County Rd 371
Buena Vista, CO 81211
GPS: 38.884724, -106.151789
Elevation: 8100'
Open Year Round
Elephant Rock is a campground in the Four Mile Recreation Area of Buena Vista, Colorado. This is one of several campsites in the area that allow a stay of up to 14 days. Right on the Arkansas River, Elephant Rock is a small campsite with approximately 10 spots.
There are tons of opportunities for hiking, biking, climbing, and kayaking in the area; and Elephant Rock campground is only a few miles from downtown Buena Vista.
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My Camera Setup:
Gopro Hero 5 Black -
Sony ECM-CS3 Mic -
Gopro Mic Adapter -
D&F Aluminum Shell -
Fugetek Mini Tripod Mount -
Comica Furry Wind Muff -
Solar Setup:
265w Grape Solar Panel -
25a Tracer MPPT Solar Controller - Discontinued, unfortunately
Blue Sea ATC Fuse Block -
Voltcube 400w Inverter -
2 x 29dc Walmart Marine Batteries
Ebike:
Mongoose Dolomite -
AW 26 1000w 48v Front Hub Motor Kit -
12v 20ah Go-Go Elite AGM battery (x4) -
West Biking Cargo Rack -
More Sturdy Cargo Rack you should get instead -
Pannier Bags -
Smart Phone Bag -
Stronger Kickstand -
Bike Lock -
The best cheap motorcycle googles EVER -
Ghost Towns Near Buena Vista & Salida, Colorado
Camping Near Buena Vista Colorado
Our first camping trip with our new (to us) Pilgrim travel trailer! In the Fourmile Travel Management Area, east of Buena Vista, Colorado.
Visit Buena Vista & Salida in Chaffee County Colorado
Buena Vista & Salida, Colorado are locate on the banks of the Arkansas River and has incredible views of the Continental Divide of the Rocky Mountains. This year round destination has outdoor activities for all ages and abilities. Many come to raft and kayak the Arkansas River, others come to climb the may 14,000 foot peaks. Winter is great with skiing at Monarch Mountain and the hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails.
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Fishing Stream. Cottonwood Buena Vista, CO
On our way to Cottonwood Lake
Scenic Drive To Cottonwood Lake
More about Cottonwood Lake: I began at the one-lane bridge where Chaffee County Road 344 crosses South Cottonwood Creek, and continued all the way to Cottonwood Lake. You can fast forward the drive and go directly to 4:30 to see the lake. :)
Christmas Opening in Buena Vista, Colorado
Starring
The beautiful town and town folks from Buena Vista, Colorado.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Come celebrate the BV Christmas Opening
Parade of Lights
Equine Parade
and come meet Santa at the
Festival of the Trees
Music: Blue Christmas
Preformed by Local Artists: Bill Gray & Ellen Larson
Recorded Live at the
State Highway
ROADHOUSE & THEATER
Buena Vista, Colorado.
The festival is held yearly on the first Saturday of December.
For more information please contact the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce @
719-395-6612
buenavistacolorado.org