Turk’s Pond State Wildlife Area

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Turk’s Pond State Wildlife Area

Check this small pond for ducks during the fall and spring, and shorebirds if the water is low. The few small trees around the lake could contain migrants in season, and sparrows during the winter. The small pond across from the entrance road often has as many ducks as Turk’s Pond does. Other wildlife here can include white-tailed deer, rabbits, foxes, raccoons, reptiles and amphibians. Please note this SWA is closed from the start of goose season to the end of season.

County: Baca

Attractions: Picnic shelters

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir

Directions: From the north, go south on US 287/385 to CO 116 (37 miles south of Lamar), and turn left (east). Follow 116 for 14 miles to CR 39 and turn right (south). Go 5 miles and turn right (west) onto CR LL. CR LL dead-ends at Turk's Pond after about a half mile.

Delorme: 103 C8
Roads of Colorado: 142 C4

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Dawn to dusk, closed during the winter waterfowl season
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission: 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.

Restrictions: See dates of access; be aware of hunters in season. No camping

Parking: Gravel parking areas
Lodging: Hotel in Springfield

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car

Latitude: 37.48605
Longitude: -102.38072

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Amenities

RestroomsYes
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsNo
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveYes
CampingNo
PicnicYes
HuntingYes
FishingYes
2023-07-11T16:28:18-06:00

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