Standley Lake Regional Park
The largest body of water in the northwestern metro area, Standley Lake ranks high among the great Denver area lakes for birding opportunities. The lake tends to be most productive during the fall months when large numbers of waterfowl, loons, grebes, and gulls pass through, but it remains good as long as there is open water. In early spring, gull variety often increases and waterfowl numbers pick up again as they move north. The summer months tend to be fairly quiet, though the remnant open prairie habitat can have a few breeding species, while the small tree groves play host to birds such as Spotted Towhee, Bullock’s Oriole, and Lazuli Bunting, and in recent years, a nesting pair of Bald Eagles. Be sure to check out Standley Lake’s live Eagle Cam.
Restrictions: Please follow all park rules and regulations
County: Jefferson
Directions: The main entrance is located on the north side of the lake. From US 36, exit at Wadsworth/CO 121 and go south to 100th Ave. Head west on 100th Ave. to Simms. Go south on Simms to the entrance station.
Alternate Directions: The main entrance is located on the north side of the lake. From US 36, exit at Wadsworth/CO 121 and go south to 100th Ave. Head west on 100th Ave. to Simms. Go south on Simms to the entrance station.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 7:30 AM to Sunset
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: $7 per vehicle, walk-in and bike-in access is free
Parking: Varied
Lodging: Hotels in Denver and nearby suburbs
Handicapped: Yes
Handicapped Access: ADA accessible facilities and some trails
Latitude: 39.87713
Longitude: -105.128352
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Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L155200