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North Sterling State Park

Aliases: North Sterling Reservoir, Peetz Tableland

North Sterling State Park is a large reservoir in northeastern Colorado, which includes a variety of habitat types, such as shoreline, wetlands, woodlands, cliffs, and prairie. This park provides great opportunities to view many of the birds particular to northeastern Colorado. The reservoir can attract various ducks, ibis, loons, and grebes. Forested areas can host breeding Bullock’s, Baltimore, and hybrid orioles, Indigo Bunting, Eastern Kingbird, and Bell’s Vireos. During migrations, you never know what could turn up! In the prairie habitats of the park, keep an eye out for Lark Bunting, Western Meadowlark, Brewer’s Sparrow, Ferruginous Hawk, and flocks of longpurs in winter. Unexpected species could include Eared Grebe, White-faced Ibis, Sandhill Crane, and Long-eared Owl. A State Parks pass is required for entry and hunting occurs on this property, so be sure to check for seasonal restrictions before visiting.

County: Logan

Attractions: Archery range.

Directions: From I-76, take exit 125, (Sterling) and turn west on Hwy 6 (eastbound from Denver, turn left off the exit ramp; westbound from Julesburg, turn right off the exit ramp) Follow Hwy 6 for 2 miles over the bridge. Turn right (north) on N. 3rd St., Take slight left onto Sidney Ave and continue north for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto County Road 34 and continue west for 1 mile., Turn right onto County Road 39, and follow the paved road north for 10 miles.

Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission: State Parks Pass. Additional fee for camping .

Restrictions: Please obey all rules and regulations. Dogs must be under control and on a leash at all times.

Parking: Varied
Lodging: Camping in the park, hotels in Sterling

Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: Some handicap accessible facilities and trails, and viewing of the lake

Latitude: 40.765491
Longitude: -103.268357

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