Lemon Reservoir - Durango, CO

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Lemon Reservoir


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Lemon Reservoir sees low to moderate boating use. The lake is situated west of Vallecito Reservoir. The reservoir was built in 1963 as water storage for irrigation. The reservoir has 622 surface acres of water and 10 miles of shoreline. The elevation of Lemon Reservoir is 8,150 feet and it is 150 feet deep. The reservoir received its name from the Lemon Ranch which was mostly covered when the reservoir was built.

Boaters on Lemon Reservoir are usually fishing but there are a few sailboarders and sailors. Even though the water is cold occasionally there are a few water-skiers. Fish in the lake include brown and rainbow trout and Kokanee salmon.

There are plenty of boat trailer parking spaces available. There is a day use area at the north end of the reservoir, which has a parking area for approximately 20 vehicles and a restroom; however, there are no other facilities available so make sure visitors come prepared.

Facilities: Lemon Reservoir provides a restroom.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to use Lemon Reservoir.

Best Time To Visit: Lemon Reservoir is open April through November.

Fees: Unknown

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: This reservoir is located within the San Juan National Forest; forest regulations apply. Colorado boating regulations apply so make sure boats are registered.

Directions: To reach Lemon Reservoir from Durango, travel east on US Highway 160 to Bayfield. From Bayfield travel 11 miles on County Road 501, then turn left onto County Road 240 and travel 3 miles to Helen's Store. Turn right onto County Road 243 and continue to the lake.

Attractions Near
Lemon Reservoir

Miller Creek Campground
San Juan National Forest

Address

San Juan National Forest-Columbine Ranger District

367 South Pearl St.

P.O. Box 439

Bayfield, Colorado 81122

Phone
General: (970) 884-2512
TTY: (970) 884-1433

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