Little Molas Lake

Description: This small lake just south of Silverton is a good spot to camp out and bird in spruce-fir woodland: species such as American Three-toed and Hairy Woodpeckers, Pine Grosbeak, Red Crossbill, and Gray Jay are possible. During the winter months the adventurous snowshoe in to look for White-tailed Ptarmigan in the willows around the frozen lake. Pine squirrels and snowshoe hares can be found in the area.

Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Spruce-Fir Forest, Streamside Willow

Directions: From Silverton travel south on US 550 about 5 miles and turn west (right) into the Little Molas Lake campground.

Dates of Access: Any
Hours of Operation: Any

Delorme: 76 C4
Roads of Colorado: 131 D2

Latitude: 37.743826000000
Longitude: -107.710559000000

Ownership: US Forest Service
Lodging: Fee camping
Parking: Gravel parking area
Admission: Free
Restrictions or Hazards: Road closed during the winter months. Those coming from low elevations should be aware of altitude sickness. This lake sits at over 10,000 ft.
Handicap Access: None