
              9 miles south of Saguache on Hwy 285, Saguache, CO, 81149

Russell Lakes State Wildlife Area

<p>A spring creek flows through this property, feeding a maze of wetlands, dikes, canals, and shallow lakes designed and built to restore habitat for nesting waterfowl. Much of the site is closed February to July for nesting, but a boardwalk is open year-round.</p>

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A spring creek flows through this property, feeding a maze of wetlands, dikes, canals, and shallow lakes designed and built to restore habitat for nes...