Watson Lake State Wildlife Area

Laporte, Larimer County, CO

• Size: 150 acres
• Kind: open space
• Run by: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
• Entry: paid. Covered by a State Wildlife Area pass
• Ages 2 to 18+
• Scenery: Spectacular. Big lake, sweeping mountain views and rugged terrain

Highlights

• Bike path: On the Pleasant Valley Trail
• Creek: Cache la Poudre River runs through
• Mountain view: Faces west, good for sunsets
• Scenic view: Wide open views all around

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot
• Picnic tables
• Trails
• Paved paths
• Hiking trails
• Natural area
• Wildlife viewing
• Lake/pond
• Fishing

Getting there

Larimer County, CO 80535

Nearest transit: CSU - Engineering Research Center (bus)

Official page

Parks in Larimer County · All Front Range parks · About the data