# 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](https://cpw.state.co.us/state-wildlife-areas/watson-lake-swa)

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Source: https://isopark.jeffanders.co/park/larimer-county-watson-lake-state-wildlife-area

![3D model of Watson Lake State Wildlife Area](https://isopark.jeffanders.co/heroes/larimer-county-watson-lake-state-wildlife-area-1200.webp)

Illustrative diorama, not a photograph or a source of feature evidence.