Mount Elbert Forebay

This small lake just north of the Twin Lakes is not very accessible and there isn’t any parking. Park at Mt. Elbert South Trail and walk up to Mt. Elbert Forebay Lake. This area is mostly used by anglers and is usually empty of birds, but sometimes you can find grebes, mergansers or goldeneyes here, especially in the late fall.

Restrictions: Obey all rules and regulations

County: Lake

Directions: Follow US 24 south from Leadville about eight miles to its junction with CR 10. Turn right (west) onto 10, and continue onto CR 24. Follow CR 24 to the parking lot just past the dam.

Alternate Directions: Follow US 24 south from Leadville about fifteen miles to its junction with CO 82. Turn right (west) onto 82, following signs for Aspen. In about four miles, turn right (north) on CR 24C. Follow the road through the campground and continue back northeast on CR 24 to the Forebay.

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Dawn to dusk
Ownership: US Bureau of Reclamation
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Yes

Lodging: Hotel in Leadville

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Delorme: 47 D7

ROC: 86 A3

Latitude: 39.10257
Longitude: -106.35445

Contact Information

OWNER/OPERATOR
Title: Area Office Manager
Organization: Eastern Colorado Area Office
Address: 11056 W. County Rd 18E
City: Loveland, CO 80537-9711
Fax: 970-663-3212
Phone: 970-461-5410

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Additional Resources

Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L357701