The high blue waters are ringed with mountains, some snow-capped well into June. It's a beautiful sight. And there's a well-equipped marina, as well as several ramps to help mariners get onto the water. Campgrounds and other accommodations are handy as well, both along the lake shores and in nearby Gunnison. At 7700 feet above sea level, the weather and altitude are things visitors must consider.
Nights can be chilly, even in summer.
And winds can and do whip up suddenly, especially from the west. Strenuous physical activity that far above sea level can pose problems for people not acclimated to the thin air. Folk with respiratory problems should be especially cautious. On our recent visit we stayed at the Water Wheel Motel, just a mile west of downtown. It's a pretty place with a beautiful golf course right at the property's edge.