Thurston Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Thurston is one of the only bodies of water in Prowers County. In recent years it has run low (even dry) and large parts of it have grown up in cattails. However, this makes good habitat for rails and bitterns, and ducks still swim in the open channels. Nearby fields can attract huge flocks of Sandhill Cranes in migration, and there are sometimes thousands of Snow Geese here in the winter. Pronghorn are sometimes numerous in the area. Look also for mule and white-tailed deer, coyotes, red fox, rabbits and prairie dogs.
Restrictions: Obey all CPW rules and regulations; be aware of hunters in season. No camping
County: Prowers
Directions: From Lamar, 8 miles north on Highway 196, 1 mile west on County Road TT, 1/2 mile north on County Road 7. Parking in loop.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir
Dates of Access: Year round. Be aware of hunters during hunting seasons.
Hours: One hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: A valid hunting or fishing license, or State Wildlife Area pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area or state trust lands.
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Hotel in Lamar
Disabled: No
Disabled Access: Lake can be mostly viewed from car
Delorme: 99 D7
ROC: 126 A2
Latitude: 38.2198
Longitude: -102.6328
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