Highline Lake State Park

Highline Lake State Park
Highline Lake in 2020
The Park's location in Colorado
LocationMesa County, Colorado, U.S.
Nearest cityGrand Junction, Colorado
Coordinates39°16′13″N 108°50′14″W / 39.27028°N 108.83722°W / 39.27028; -108.83722
Area563 acres (2.28 km2)
Established1967
Visitors230,036 (in 2021)
Governing bodyColorado Parks and Wildlife

Highline Lake State Park is a Colorado state park. It is home to two lakes, Highline Lake, elevation 4,702 feet (1,433 m) and Mack Mesa Lake, elevation 4,728 feet (1,441 m). 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. There is fishing allowed all year round. It is also open in winter to snowshoers and cross country skiers.

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