Easily accessed along the Top of the Rockies Byway (Colorado State Highway 91) northeast of Leadville, the Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir is a popular, scenic stop in Summit County. On both sides of the water, large parking areas along the dam are free to use, with plenty of room to stretch legs and take photographs. There are no restrooms or picnic facilities available onsite.

In 1977, the Climax Molybdenum Company constructed the dam blocking Clinton Creek to create the 4,447 acre-feet capacity Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir. Although it was originally developed to assist in mining operations, the reservoir was sold to the Clinton Ditch & Reservoir Company in 1992.

Green Mountain Reservoir is a beautiful lake with lots to do, including boating, fishing, camping and hiking in the White River National Forest. It stretches for several miles on Highway 9, north of Silverthorne and south of Kremmling.

Blue River passes through this long alpine lake, offering additional places for fly-fishing. All the campgrounds have beautiful views of the lake. Be sure to pick up supplies in Silverthorne or Kremmling, as there’s only one bait shop/general store around the lake in Heeney.

Pelicans found the perfect summer vacatioon spot in a small natural pond on a farm near Walden Colorado.