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Site Closed
Recreation Region: Salida Ranger District

Fooses Reservoir

Fooses Reservoir is CLOSED due to the Xcel Energy Salida Hydro Unit 1 Generating Station Decommissioning project. For more information visit https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/customersupport/s/projects/salida.

General Information

No discharging of firearms or fireworks at this location.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 38.539972

Longitude: -106.247611

Directions

From Poncha Springs, Colorado, travel west on Highway 50 for approximately 8 miles to Forest Road 225. Watch for a sign on the left indicated National Forest access to Fooses Creek. Stay on FR 225 for .75 miles to the reservoir.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 18th, 2025