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Puett Reservoir State Wildlife Area

This is a medium-sized reservoir ringed by forest, both pinyon-juniper and cottonwood.  Important to note, most of the pinyon-juniper forest is private property. Numbers of waterfowl here can be variable, but sometimes in the spring and fall you could hit the jackpot with large numbers and variety of ducks. Look in the cottonwoods for migrants, in season. 

County: Montezuma

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Pinyon-Juniper Forest, Sagebrush

Directions: From the town of Mancos, located along US 160 about 15 miles east of Cortez, head north on CO 184 approximately eleven miles to CR 33. Head south on CR 33 for one mile, then turn left (east) onto the SWA access road, which sometimes requires 4WD. The reservoir is about a mile and a half down the access road.

Delorme: 85 A5
Roads of Colorado: 129 E4

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission: A valid hunting or fishing license, or State Wildlife Area pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area or state trust lands.

Restrictions: Camping and fires prohibited.

Parking: Gravel parking areas
Lodging: None

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car

Latitude: 37.41727
Longitude: -108.41101

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Contact Info:

Area CPW Office: Durango, (970) 247-0855.