Ish Reservoir
This private lake can be well-scanned from a quiet county road. It is one of the better places in the area to look for shorebirds, especially in late summer and early fall, when Blue Grosbeaks are often still singing along the road. Please be sure to respect private property.
County: Boulder
Directions: From I-25: exit at Hwy 66 and go west to US Hwy 287. Head north on US Hwy 287 for 3 miles to CR 2/Yellowstone Rd. and head east on CR 2/Yellowstone Rd. In 1 mile, go north on 115th St. In 0.5 miles, the lake will be on the west. Roadside parking only.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: Private
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Beware of traffic when parking on the roadside. Please respect private property
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Hotels in Longmont
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car only
Latitude: 40.253485
Longitude: -105.081590
Amenities
| Restrooms | No |
| Drinking Fountain | No |
| Gravel Trails | No |
| Paved Trails | No |
| Platform/Blind | No |
| Boardwalk | No |
| Concession | No |
| Visitor Center | No |
| Gift Shop | No |
| Primitive | No |
| Camping | No |
| Picnic | No |
| Hunting | No |
| Fishing | No |