Green Mountain Reservoir
Aliases: Heeney Reservoir
This high-elevation reservoir does not usually have many birds on it, but Bald Eagles and Ospreys can be seen hunting here sometimes. Willow Flycatcher breeds in the willows southwest of the reservoir. This reservoir is the site of Colorado’s only sighting of Magnificent Frigatebird, so you never know what might show up! There is a day use fee in the area.
Restrictions: No drinking water available
County: Summit
Attractions: Ice fishing in winter.
Directions: From Interstate 70, go 16.7 miles north on Highway 9. Turn left onto Heeney Road, CR-30. Viewing is good along the south end of the reservoir.
Alternate Directions: From I-70 exit 205, travel north 16.7 miles on CO 9, turn left (west) on Heeney Road (CR 30). The reservoir is on the right (north).
Habitat: Reservoir, Streamside Willow
Dates of Access: Open year round.
Hours: 24 hours
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Day use fee
Parking: Parking lot
Lodging: Camping (fee)
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car only; campsites not accessible
Delorme: 37 B7
ROC: 54 B4
Latitude: 39.87599
Longitude: -106.28572