Colorado · Lake fishing · Molina · Near Clifton

Bull Creek Reservoir Number 5

Jun–Sep
best months

Is Bull Creek Reservoir Number 5 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. It doesn't name Bull Creek Reservoir Number 5, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Bull Creek Reservoir Number 5 is a 17-acre reservoir near Molina, Colorado, at about 9,651 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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    Restaurant

    On your way back · 7 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Bull Creek Reservoir Number 5

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      26° / 6°

    2. Feb

      27° / 4°

    3. Mar

      34° / 12°

    4. Apr

      40° / 17°

    5. May

      49° / 27°

    6. Jun

      62° / 37°

    7. Jul

      68° / 42°

    8. Aug

      64° / 40°

    9. Sep

      57° / 34°

    10. Oct

      45° / 24°

    11. Nov

      34° / 14°

    12. Dec

      26° / 5°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bonham Rsvr, CO, 6.8 mi away at 9,852 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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