Baseline Reservoir
This private lake is a good place to look for migrating loons and diving ducks, including scoters, in late fall. Sometimes gulls roost on the southwest shore, near the road, where they are easily viewed. In winter, if the water is open, you may see some rare birds on the lake. The easiest viewing of the reservoir is on the southwest side, off Cherryvale’s wide shoulder. Please watch for traffic.
Restrictions: Please respect private property.
County: Boulder
Directions: From Foothills Parkway (CO 157) in Boulder: head east on Baseline Rd. about one mile and turn right (south) on Cherryvale Rd. Pull over where the shoulder is wide, near the south end of the reservoir, to scan it from the roadside.
Alternate Directions: From Foothills Parkway (CO 157) in Boulder: head east on Baseline Rd. about one mile and turn right (south) on Cherryvale Rd. Pull over where the shoulder is wide, near the south end of the reservoir, to scan it from the roadside.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside; Beware of high-speed traffic on Cherryvale Road.
Lodging: Hotels in Boulder
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Latitude: 39.995136
Longitude: -105.212589
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L271825