Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area

Day Use Area

Contact

9 miles south of Saguache on Hwy 285, Saguache, Colorado

(719) 587-6900

cpw.state.co.us/swa/Russell%20Lakes%20SWA

Description

At Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area, visitors will see 4,579 acres of marshlands and sagebrush, with several scenic lakes and ponds. The area ranges in elevation from 7,563 ft. to 7,586 ft., and is home to Johnson Lake, Trites Lake, and Davey Lake, among others. There are restrooms and trash facilities available for visitors, who are coming to go wildlife viewing, with six different parking areas surrounding the waters. As this is a State Wildlife Area, a valid hunting or fishing license must be purchased through CPW to gain access to the area.

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Location

Lat: 37.938313 Lng: -106.144336