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Summit Reservoir SWA

Montezuma County

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Summit Reservoir SWA

Montezuma County

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Access Requirements:

A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing this state wildlife area.

Activities & Amenities:

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Guides Available

Contact:

Area CPW Office: Durango, (970) 247-0855.

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About This State Wildlife Area

State Wildlife Areas are critical habitat areas for Colorado’s wildlife. Sportspeople’s license and recreational user pass fees pay for these parcels of land, which are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees for the benefit of our wildlife. A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older to visit most SWAs, and visitors should check current hunting, fishing and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area.

Ponderosa pines cover the north end of the property with some willows along the banks. Inlet is fed by water diversions for irrigation from Lost Canyon Creek. Dams are located on the northwest corner and west side of the impoundment providing shoreline fishing.

Public access governed by perpetual easement between Summit Irrigation Comp. and the State. Minimum conservation pool for fisheries maintained. During dry years, lake can have extreme draw-downs. There are some rooted aquatics and submerged trees.

526 acres.

min. 7,307 ft - max 7,448 ft

73
Waterfowl
Warm Water

Nature Viewing

Restrooms, Boat Ramp

A. Launching and use of vessels may be allowed as posted. Contact the Durango CPW office for current information. When allowed, operating a vessel in a manner that creates a whitewater wake is
prohibited.
B. Dogs must be under control and on leash by handler, except service animals or when actively hunting, training for hunting or during licensed field trials.

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Leave No Trace

When visiting state lands, remember to practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Travel and park on durable surfaces, including established parking spots and campsites, and stay on areas of rock, gravel, and dry grasses or snow. Remember to pack out what you packed in. When shooting is permitted on a property, pick up your spent shells, target remnants, clays and carry our trash or anything else you brought with you.