Cheraw Lake
Medium sized and very alkaline, Cheraw Lake is an excellent location to look for all varieties of waterbirds. Large flocks of ducks and geese can be found on the lake practically all year. Shorebirds are often common during the spring and fall, and Snowy Plover breeds. This is an exceptionally good spot for Clark’s Grebe.
County: Otero
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir
Directions: From US 50 on the east side of La Junta, take CO 109 north (signed for Cheraw). The lake is on the right side of CO 109, seven miles north of La Junta. To get to the town, follow the highway half a mile north and then one mile east.
Delorme: 98 D3
Roads of Colorado: 124 A3
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: Private
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Property around the lake is private; remain on the road
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Hotel in La Junta or Rocky Ford
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Elevation: 4105
Latitude: 38.09324
Longitude: -103.52773
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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 | Yes |
| Camping | No |
| Picnic | No |
| Hunting | No |
| Fishing | No |