Highline Lake State Park

Highline Lake State Park
Highline Lake State Park, January 2010
Map showing the location of Highline Lake State Park
Location Mesa County, Colorado, USA
Nearest city Grand Junction, CO
Coordinates 39°16′13″N 108°50′14″W / 39.27028°N 108.83722°W / 39.27028; -108.83722Coordinates: 39°16′13″N 108°50′14″W / 39.27028°N 108.83722°W / 39.27028; -108.83722
Area 563 acres (2.28 km2)
Established 1967
Governing body Colorado Parks and Wildlife

Highline Lake State Park is a Colorado state park. It is home to two lakes, the Highline Lake and the Mack Mesa Lake.[1] It is well known for its birdwatching opportunities and has two wildlife migratory waterfowl overlook kiosks where it is possible to watch Great blue heron, white pelicans and whooping crane among many others.[2][3] There is fishing allowed all year round. It is also open in winter to Snowshoers and Cross Country Skiers.[3]

References

  1. "Highline Lake State Park - Grand Junction, North West, Colorado - Colorado Vacation Directory". www.coloradodirectory.com.
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