Buckeye Reservoir
This small mountain reservoir sits in a beautiful natural setting of ponderosa pines that can attract many birds, including Red Crossbill, Pygmy Nuthatch, Grace’s Warbler, and Western Bluebird. The reservoir itself can have a variety of waterbirds. The small riparian area on the road to the reservoir should be checked for migrants. Black bears prowl the area, though you will be lucky to see one.
Restrictions: Practice 'leave no trace' techniques and keep a clean camp to avoid bear conflicts.
County: Montrose
Directions: Drive to Paradox at the west end of Paradox Valley. Take CR U5 west from Paradox until it becomes FR 371 at the border of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Continue for 10 miles until Buckeye is reached.
Alternate Directions: From Paradox, head west on CR U5, making sure to stay on the road at all junctions, for 10.5 miles to the reservoir.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Ponderosa Forest
Dates of Access: Roads may be snowed in during the winter
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside, gravel parking areas
Lodging: Primitive camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited
Delorme: 64 A1
ROC: 96 A3
Latitude: 38.4377616
Longitude: -109.0458268