James M. Robb – Colorado River State Park, Island Acres Section

Colorado River State Park is one of the most wide-flung state parks in Colorado, and all of the sections have something to recommend them. This unit, the easternmost, is perhaps best known as a place to look for Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. It is also, however, a good place to camp not far outside Grand Junction while watching the river for goodies like American Dipper, Bald Eagle, Canyon Wren on the canyon walls, and White-throated Swift, among a variety of other birds.

Restrictions: Hunting for waterfowl only from designated blinds.

County: Mesa

Directions:

Alternate Directions: From Grand Junction, head east on I-70 to exit 47 and enter the park, just north of the exit ramp.

Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: 5 am to 10 pm
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: State Parks Pass

Parking: Parking areas

Lodging: Camping (including RV)

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Good car birding and handicap accessible views of the river

Latitude: 39.16622
Longitude: -108.3016

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