Rocky Mountains · Silver Thread Trail

Reservoirs along CO 149

Surrounded by miles of mountainous terrain with very little standing water, these small and rather nondescript ponds can attract many waterbirds in spring and fall, including various ducks, Western and Eared Grebes, Bald Eagles, and Peregrine Falcons have been seen hunting here. Mountain Bluebirds breed in the nearby meadows, which provide grazing areas for elk, deer, and occasionally moose.

Restrictions: Respect private property, and be careful to pull over completely out of the path of traffic.

County: Mineral

Directions: The first pond is along the west side of CR 149, 18.5 miles west of Creede. It is best scanned from CO 149. The second pond is also along CO 149, and is best scanned from FR 520, which is left off CO 149, 1.5 miles past the first reservoir.

Alternate Directions: These lakes are 20 miles north of Creede on CO 149, on the left side of the road.

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: None

Parking: Roadside

Lodging: Hotels in Creede or Lake City

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car

Delorme: 78 B1

ROC: 132 B1

Latitude: 37.7838863
Longitude: -107.1195651