De France Reservoir (and nearby ponds)
Aliases: Twin Mounds Reservoir, Newell Lake, Hummel Reservoir
De France Reservoir and the other nearby private lakes are easy to scan from the road. These waters sometimes host good numbers of waterbirds, such as ducks, geese, and pelicans, as well as hold potential for shorebirds. Check the trees around the lake for roosting Great Horned Owls and other birds.
Restrictions: Please respect private property. Beware of traffic when parking on the roadside.
County: Weld
Directions: From I-25: take exit 252/CR 48 and go west for 1 mile on CR 48 to CR 7. Head north on CR 7 for 1 mile to CO 60/County Rd 14. Go west on CO 60, and in 1 mile, go south on CR 5. CR 5 curves around the west side of the Reservoir. De France Reservoir is 1 mile south, on the east side.
Alternate Directions: From I-25: take exit 252/CR 48 and go west for 1 mile on CR 48 to CR 7. Head north on CR 7 for 1 mile to CO 60/County Rd 14. Go west on CO 60, and in 1 mile, go south on CR 5. CR 5 curves around the west side of the Reservoir. De France Reservoir is 1 mile south, on the east side.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Hotels in Greeley or Fort Collins
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Latitude: 40.33797
Longitude: -105.01889
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