Mancos State Park
Jackson Gulch Reservoir is a small lake surrounded by extensive ponderosa woodland making Mancos State Park a great place to visit. While the lake itself isn’t the best birding location, in the surrounding woodland you’ll find Grace’s Warbler, Flammulated and Northern Saw-whet Owls, Red Crossbill, Band-tailed Pigeon, and other species typical of mid-elevation montane habitats. During the late summer and early fall keep an eye out for hummingbirds, four species are possible. Butterflies are quite diverse in the area as well, and specialties include Arizona Sister, Western Pine Elfin, and Great Spangled Fritillary.
Restrictions: None
County: Montezuma
Directions: From the town of Mancos, drive north 0.25 miles on Main Street (CO 184), then turn right (east) on CR 42. In about 4 miles, turn left (west) on CR N and follow it about 0.5 miles to the park entrance.
Alternate Directions: From Mancos, head west on CO 184 for a half mile to CR 42 and take a right. Go 4 miles to the park, on the left.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Ponderosa Forest
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Park is open 24/7 year-'round.
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: State Parks Pass
Parking: Gravel parking areas
Lodging: Fee camping
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Handicap accessible restrooms and some viewing from car
Delorme: 85 A6
ROC: 137 F4
Latitude: 37.3999504
Longitude: -108.2703057
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Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L945100