I've updated my tour of Heeney Colorado. It's a small community in the shadow of the Gore Range and on the shores of the Green Mountain Reservoir. Located at the far northern end of Summit County, Colorado. A wonderful spot for outdoor activities and to get away from the crowds.
Here's a list of some of the local highlights
Hiking Eagles Nest Wilderness area.
Camping, over 10 primitive campgrounds around the reservoir.
Fishing in the Blue River, the reservoir or at Cataract Lake a natural glacial lake.
Wind surf on Green Mountain Reservoir.
Water-ski Green Mountain Reservoir.
Jet-ski Green Mountain Reservoir.
Hang glide from the Blue Ridge above Green Mountain Reservoir.
Heeney is a small community of about 120 full time residents. In the summer the population swells, many of the homes are occupied during the summer. The businesses are orientated to the summer resort.
Heeney Marina is open in the summer. Their web site is www.heeneymarina.com.
The Green Mountain Reservoir is used for water storage. When full the elevation is 7950, here is a link to a state web site with information on current levels.
Green Mountain Inn restaurant and bar is currently closed.
You can get ice, some supplies and liquor at, Master Bait and Tackle.
Melody Lodge is a small convenience store and cabins located where the Blue River runs into the Green Mountain Reservoir.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Spring Time at Green Mountain Reservoir
The ice is off Green Mountain Reservoir! Finally we have a real sign of spring after 15 inches of snow on April 29th. Don Abbott at Heeney Marina has the gates open if he is around to inspect the boats (I’ve already seen one out there), the official opening date for the Marina is May 15th. Sounds like fishing has been pretty good from the bank too.
The forest service has published their plan for the improvements. Here’s a link. They will not be putting in the electric power or water wells. They will be putting in host sites, adding and moving camp sites, making highway 9 improvements and putting in a boat ramp at Cow Creek South campground.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Voice your opinion about changes at Green Mountain Reservoir
Last week I received a letter from the forest service with some idea on the changes they want to make at Green Mountain Reservoir. Below is the letter:
Date: August 24, 2009
Dear Interested Party,
The Dillon Ranger District is seeking public comment on proposed improvements to several recreation facilities at Green Mountain Reservoir.
As you may already be aware, GMR was recently designated as at a very high risk for the introduction of non-native mussels (Aquatic Nuisance Species, or ANS) by the Division of Wildlife. Some management changes have been already been implemented to reduce the chances of accidental introduction of these species including the elimination of general shoreline boat launching. Unfortunately, the current launch facilities are inadequate to handle the volume of use in an efficient manner and improvements are needed. The District also wishes to continue improvement of several of the camping areas over the next five to seven years.
The proposed actions include highway safety improvements and construction of a new marina and larger launch and parking facilities at Cow Creek South. These actions would allow for more efficient inspection and decontamination facilities for addressing ANS, extend the operating season above what the two current launch points are capable of and increase the boat docking and storage capacity on the reservoir. Proposed improvements also include the addition of up to 40 total sites within Cow Creek South, Cow Creek North and McDonald Flats, as well as road construction and general resurfacing in these three sites. Further proposed is host site construction in Prairie Point and Cow Creek South and providing potable water, electrical power and a dump station at Cow Creek South.
A public open house is scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Dillon Ranger Station in Silverthorne. District staff will be on hand to share information about what is being proposed and to receive comments. Public input will be used to identify issues and develop alternatives to the above proposal.
Comments would be most helpful if received by September 18, 2009. Written comment should be addressed to Jan Cutts, District Ranger, Dillon Ranger District, P.O. Box 620, Dillon, CO 80498; (970) 468-7735 (fax); or by submitting an email to: wrnf_scoping_comments@fs.fed.us. Please include: (1) Your name, address, telephone number, organization represented, if any; (2) Name of this proposal on which the comment is being submitted, Green Mountain Reservoir Improvement Planning Project; and (3) Specific facts and supporting reasons for your concerns. Notification of the official comment period will be mailed to those people who have submitted comments to this proposal and to those who request notification.
If you need any further information about the project you may call Rich Doak at 970-945-3267 or me at 970-468-5400. Maps of the project area are available at the Dillon Ranger District as well as on the White River National Forest website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/.
Thank you for your interest in the management of your public lands. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
JAN CUTTS
District Ranger
I can only find general Green Mountain Reservoir maps on the web site. I'm hoping there will be more information at the open house.
Some of my concerns are:
Highway turn lane
Electricity - are they bringing it in- how much will it cost and will it be worth it?
What about the Marina in Heeney?
What services will be available at Cow Creek (store, etc - what will Summit County have to say about that?)
Where are these extra campsites going to be.
I'm glad to see the forest service looking at the issues, rather than ignoring Green Mountain Reservoir. If you have a chance come to the open house and give them your input.
Date: August 24, 2009
Dear Interested Party,
The Dillon Ranger District is seeking public comment on proposed improvements to several recreation facilities at Green Mountain Reservoir.
As you may already be aware, GMR was recently designated as at a very high risk for the introduction of non-native mussels (Aquatic Nuisance Species, or ANS) by the Division of Wildlife. Some management changes have been already been implemented to reduce the chances of accidental introduction of these species including the elimination of general shoreline boat launching. Unfortunately, the current launch facilities are inadequate to handle the volume of use in an efficient manner and improvements are needed. The District also wishes to continue improvement of several of the camping areas over the next five to seven years.
The proposed actions include highway safety improvements and construction of a new marina and larger launch and parking facilities at Cow Creek South. These actions would allow for more efficient inspection and decontamination facilities for addressing ANS, extend the operating season above what the two current launch points are capable of and increase the boat docking and storage capacity on the reservoir. Proposed improvements also include the addition of up to 40 total sites within Cow Creek South, Cow Creek North and McDonald Flats, as well as road construction and general resurfacing in these three sites. Further proposed is host site construction in Prairie Point and Cow Creek South and providing potable water, electrical power and a dump station at Cow Creek South.
A public open house is scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at the Dillon Ranger Station in Silverthorne. District staff will be on hand to share information about what is being proposed and to receive comments. Public input will be used to identify issues and develop alternatives to the above proposal.
Comments would be most helpful if received by September 18, 2009. Written comment should be addressed to Jan Cutts, District Ranger, Dillon Ranger District, P.O. Box 620, Dillon, CO 80498; (970) 468-7735 (fax); or by submitting an email to: wrnf_scoping_comments@fs.fed.us. Please include: (1) Your name, address, telephone number, organization represented, if any; (2) Name of this proposal on which the comment is being submitted, Green Mountain Reservoir Improvement Planning Project; and (3) Specific facts and supporting reasons for your concerns. Notification of the official comment period will be mailed to those people who have submitted comments to this proposal and to those who request notification.
If you need any further information about the project you may call Rich Doak at 970-945-3267 or me at 970-468-5400. Maps of the project area are available at the Dillon Ranger District as well as on the White River National Forest website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/whiteriver/.
Thank you for your interest in the management of your public lands. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
JAN CUTTS
District Ranger
I can only find general Green Mountain Reservoir maps on the web site. I'm hoping there will be more information at the open house.
Some of my concerns are:
Highway turn lane
Electricity - are they bringing it in- how much will it cost and will it be worth it?
What about the Marina in Heeney?
What services will be available at Cow Creek (store, etc - what will Summit County have to say about that?)
Where are these extra campsites going to be.
I'm glad to see the forest service looking at the issues, rather than ignoring Green Mountain Reservoir. If you have a chance come to the open house and give them your input.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Memorial Day weekend
The Heeney Marina is open. This morning two people were available to inspect the boats for zebra mussels - so no waiting. The marina has a web site at http://www.heeneymarina.com.
I'll be having an open house at the A frame at 94 Happy Landing on Sunday, May 24th from 2PM to 5PM it would be great to see you there. Call me at 970-485-0793 if you want to see it a different time.
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