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An ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area, Highline Lake State Park is the center for water sports in the Grand Valley of western Colorado. The park features shaded, grassy areas and maintained turf. Due to the park's low elevation, it is an ideal getaway from early spring to late fall. There are two beautiful lakes at the park; Highline Lake is designated for water-skiers and boaters, and Mack Mesa Lake is designated for wakeless boating only. Both lakes offer great fishing. Great blue heron, white pelicans and whooping crane are just a few of the migrating waterfowl that stop at the park. A watchable wildlife migratory waterfowl overlook provides an excellent spot from which to watch the park's wildlife, especially during the winter, when thousands of ducks and geese migrate here. The overview also provides an excellent view of the surrounding area. Highline Lake is also a great place to establish a base camp for mountain biking and river rafting.
There are two lakes at Highline Lake State Park, Mack Mesa Lake and Highline Lake. Fishing at Highline Lake State Park is about to get better thanks to a unique barrier net system designed to keep endangered and non-native fish separated. Largemouth bass and bluegill have been stocked and warm water fishing is expected to improve soon. Rainbow trout are stocked in Mack Mesa in the spring and fall. Warm-water fish, such as bass and crappie, are found in both lakes. Only hand or electric powered boats are allowed in Mack Mesa.
Drive west on I-70 west from Grand Junction to Loma Exit, then north onto Colorado Highway 139 for six miles to Q Road. Go west on Q road for 1.2 miles, then turn north onto 11.8 Road for one mile to the park entrance.
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