Little Molas Lake
This small lake just south of Silverton is a good spot to camp out and bird in spruce-fir woodland: species such as American Three-toed and Hairy Woodpeckers, Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, and Gray Jay are possible. During the winter months the adventurous snowshoe in to look for White-tailed Ptarmigan in the willows around the frozen lake. Pine squirrels and snowshoe hares can be found in the area.
County: San Juan
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Spruce-Fir Forest, Streamside Willow
Directions: From Silverton travel south on US 550 about 5 miles and turn west (right) on FR 584. Follow FR 584 to the Little Molas Lake campground.
Delorme: 76 C4
Roads of Colorado: 131 D2
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Road closed during the winter months. Those coming from low elevations should be aware of altitude sickness. This lake sits at over 10,000 ft.
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Fee camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: None
Latitude: 37.743907692305
Longitude: -107.70966427140554
Amenities
Restrooms | Yes |
Drinking Fountain | No |
Gravel Trails | No |
Paved Trails | No |
Platform/Blind | No |
Boardwalk | No |
Concession | No |
Visitor Center | No |
Gift Shop | No |
Primitive | Yes |
Camping | Yes |
Picnic | No |
Hunting | No |
Fishing | Yes |