Denny Lake
Denny Lake Park is located just east of downtown Cortez and is managed by the city of Cortez. This is one of the top birding hotspots in all of Montezuma County with close to 200 species recorded here. There is a gravel trail that surrounds the lake and provides excellent birding opportunities. Last winter (2022) a state first Rufous-backed Robin was found at Denny Lake. Hundreds of birders made their way to Denny soon after to see this extremely rare tropical robin.
County: Montezuma
Directions: From Cortez, head east on US 160. Turn right (south) onto Denny Lake Street shortly after passing the intersection for CO 145.
Dates of Access:
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: ADA Accessible
Latitude: 37.3533322042
Longitude: -108.549135451
Contact Information
Denny Lake Park
27428 Highway 160
Cortez, CO 81321
reservations@cortezco.gov
970-564-4080
Visit the Website for Denny Lake »
Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L1877921