Windy Gap Watchable Wildlife Area
There are almost always birds on this reservoir, including several species of ducks, Canada Geese, and often some gulls or terns in migration. The water is easy to scan from the parking lot of the watchable wildlife area along US 40, which is a good place for a picnic. Viewing scopes are available to help you scan the water. Wyoming ground squirrels can be seen near the parking lot, and the reintroduced population of river otter may be rarely glimpsed along the river upstream or downstream from the reservoir.
Restrictions: Dogs prohibited beyond parking area. Fishing, camping, fires, discharging firearms, hunting, and trapping prohibited.
County: Grand
Directions: Windy Gap Reservoir is on the south side of US 40 at its junction with CO 125, about two miles west of Granby.
Alternate Directions: From Granby, west on US 40 about 2 miles to the junction with CO 125; the wildlife area is on the south side of the road.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir
Dates of Access: Open June - October, closed during the winter.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: A valid Hunting or Fishing license, or a State Wildlife Area Pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any State Wildlife Area or State Trust Land.
Parking: Paved parking lot
Lodging: Hotels in Granby
Handicapped: No
Delorme: 28 D3
ROC: 54 C2, 55 D2
Latitude: 40.10815
Longitude: -105.98025