Harvey Gap State Park
This large and fairly shallow reservoir isn’t always the best for waterbirds, but it can still be worth a look, especially during spring and fall migration. The occasional loon, grebe, or gull adds some spice to the mix, and American White Pelican is sometimes found as well. The surrounding habitat is mostly made up of meadows and montane shrubland, and is often birdier than the lake itself. Species like Mountain Bluebird, Green-tailed Towhee, Violet-green Swallow, Black-billed Magpie, and Western Scrub-Jay are all possible.
County: Garfield
Directions:
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission: State Parks Pass
Restrictions: Day use only. No pets allowed.
Parking: Parking areas
Lodging: None. Camping at Rifle Gap and Rifle Falls State Parks.
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Handicap accessible facilities and some car birding
Elevation: 6400
Latitude: 39.61482
Longitude: -107.65685
Amenities
Restrooms | Yes |
Drinking Fountain | No |
Gravel Trails | Yes |
Paved Trails | No |
Platform/Blind | No |
Boardwalk | No |
Concession | No |
Visitor Center | No |
Gift Shop | No |
Primitive | No |
Camping | No |
Picnic | Yes |
Hunting | Yes |
Fishing | Yes |