Dome Lakes State Wildlife Area
The two medium-sized lakes here are definitely worth a check if you are in the area. They can have breeding ducks including Green-winged and Cinnamon Teal, Gadwall, Lesser Scaup and Ring-necked Duck, and phalaropes and possibly other shorebirds in migration. Watch for coyotes hunting in nearby fields. When the rabbitbrush is in bloom, it can attract swarms of nectaring butterflies.
Restrictions: Obey CPW rules and regulations; be aware of hunters in season.
County: Saguache
Directions: From US 50 about eight miles east of Gunnison, turn south on CO 114 and follow it about eighteen miles to the junction with CR NN-14. Turn right (west) on CR NN-14 and follow it about 5.5 miles to the SWA on the right (west).
Alternate Directions: From Gunnison, head east on US50 for 8 miles to CO 114 and turn right. Go south for 19 miles to NN14 road and turn right. Go 5.5 miles to the SWA, on the right.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours:
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: A valid hunting or fishing license, or State Wildlife Area pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area or state trust lands.
Parking: Gravel lot
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Delorme: 68 C3
ROC: 117 D2
Latitude: 38.20786
Longitude: -106.73487