Echo Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Echo Canyon is a small state wildlife area with a popular fishing lake that can attract ducks and possibly some shorebirds during spring and fall. At the east end of the lake you will find a good cattail marsh where Marsh Wrens and Yellow-headed Blackbirds breed. In the colder months, look for Bald Eagles soaring over the water. Muskrats can be seen paddling through the water near the cattail marsh.
Restrictions: Camping, fires and snowmobiles prohibited. Please obey all CPW rules and regulations.
County: Archuleta
Directions: From the east side of Pagosa Springs travel south on US 84 toward Chama, NM. The area is on the right (west), marked as ??
Alternate Directions: From Pagosa Springs, head east on US160 for a mile and turn right (south) onto US84. Go 3.5 miles to the entrance road, on the right.
Habitat: Marsh, 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: Unpaved parking area
Lodging: Hotels in Pagosa Springs
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Delorme: 88 C2
ROC: 148 C2
Latitude: 37.2145
Longitude: -106.99292
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