Colorado · Camping

UFO Watchtower

May–Sep
best months
  • At 7,549 ft

UFO Watchtower is a campground in Colorado, about 3 miles from the town of Hooper. It is a simple base for an overnight stay rather than a destination with a set route or trail, so the planning focuses on when to go and what lies close by. Summer is the most comfortable time to camp here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 48°F, while winter highs sit in the low 30s. Sand Dunes Recreation Area is about 2 miles away, and Group Campsite is just under 2 miles off. Both are campgrounds, so they make good options for extending a trip or choosing between different kinds of stays.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit UFO Watchtower

    Best months: May–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

      32° / 4°

      2 wet

    2. Feb

      38° / 10°

      2 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 20°

      3 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 27°

      3 wet

    5. May

      67° / 36°

      4 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 42°

      5 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 48°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 46°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 39°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 29°

      4 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 16°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 5°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Center 4 Ssw, CO, 15.2 mi away at 7,673 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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