Leatha Jean Stassen State Wildlife Area
This newly christened state wildlife area in the heart of Grand Junction is a little gem that gives good access to riparian habitat and a beautiful little marsh. Keep an ear out for Sora and Virginia Rail in the marsh, and riparian species such as Western Kingbird, Warbling Vireo, and Lazuli Bunting. The margins of the SWA are brushy hill slopes, and could have birds like Virginia’s Warbler and Black-chinned Hummingbird.
Restrictions: Please respect private property.
County: Mesa
Directions: From downtown Grand Junction, take Broadway/ CO 340 west for west for 5.5 miles to Mesa CR 20 1/2 and turn right. Go another half-mile to CR F 3/4 and turn right, and then an immediate left onto Round- Up Dr and then an immediate right onto Spur Cross Rd. Follow Spur Cross for 0.2 miles to Baseline Dr and the parking area.
Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: A valid hunting or fishing license, or State Wildlife Area pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area or state trust lands.
Parking: Small paved parking area
Lodging: None
Disabled: No
Disabled Access: None
Latitude: 39.1057803
Longitude: -108.6650982
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