Small pond along CR 24
When it has water, this small intermittent pond can be among the best in the San Luis Valley, with good concentrations of dabblers, divers and shorebirds, as well as the occasional American Bittern. The land here is private, so bird from the road.
Restrictions: Respect private property; stay on the road
County: Conejos
Directions: From the intersection of the Conejos/Alamosa county line and US route 285 go east on Alamosa CR 15 s/Conejos CR CC for 6 miles to Conejos CR 24. Take a right on CR 24 and go 1.5 miles to the pond, on the left.
Alternate Directions: From La Jara, drive north on US285 for 6 miles to Conejos CR CC, on the county line. Turn right and go 6 miles to CR 24. Turn right and go south for a mile and a half to the pond, on the left.
Habitat: Pond, Marsh
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: Private
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car
Delorme: 90 B4
ROC: 151 D1
Latitude: 37.332908
Longitude: -105.819991