Jersey Jim Flats

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Jersey Jim Flats

A few miles up the road from Mancos State Park, Jersey Jim Flats has some of the largest aspens and most extensive aspen groves in Colorado. The specialty of the area is Purple Martin, which nests in cavities in the largest aspens, usually in areas near meadows. Also check for Red-naped and Williamson’s Sapsuckers, Dusky Grouse, Dusky Flycatcher, and other species typical of aspen groves. A nighttime drive in the area could produce Flammulated and Northern Saw-whet Owls. Elk, deer, and bear are in the area as well.

County: Montezuma

Habitat: Aspen Grove

Directions: From Mancos, head west on CO 184 for a half mile to CR 42 and take a right. Go 14 miles to Jersey Jim Flats.

Delorme: 85 A7
Roads of Colorado: 138 A3

Dates of Access: Summer months
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission: Free

Restrictions: Road can be busy at times; pull well off when birding

Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Fee camping

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None

Latitude: 37.4847564
Longitude: -108.1983813

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Amenities

RestroomsNo
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsNo
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveYes
Camping
Picnic
HuntingYes
FishingNo
2021-10-04T21:15:15-06:00

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