The Overland Trail Recreation Area is a Sterling municipal park, but with the feel of being close to nature. Located on the east edge of town next to the South Plate River, this park is highlighted by a small pond perfect for a lazy afternoon of fishing along its banks.

Catch your limit? Take a walk on the path that circles the pond. Head out on the natural path along the adjoining South Platte River. Listen to the songbirds. Watch for Canada geese, deer, beavers, turtles, or an occasional eagle soaring overhead.

It's a dog's world at the Overland Trail Recreation Area. Owners must be in control of their pets but leashes are not required. Dogs are also allowed to go swimming, but humans must remain on the shoreline!

While the Tamarack Ranch State Wildlife area features small ponds and wetlands, this site is primarily used for hunting (deer, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, bobwhite quail, dove, waterfowl, and turkey).

Other recreation activities here include hiking, wildlife viewing, limited camping, and birding. This enormous and varied location is probably among the top ten state wildlife areas in Colorado, and certainly not a spot to be missed during the summertime. Northern Cardinal has been seen here, and White-throated and Harris's Sparrows are possible during the winter. Ring-necked Pheasant, Bell's Vireo, Yellow-breasted Chat, Blue Grosbeak, Field Sparrow (especially in the surrounding grassland), and Baltimore Oriole are possible during the breeding season.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds visitors to check current hunting, fishing, and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area. Refer to the Recreational Lands Brochure, as well as the Fishing and Hunting Regulation Brochures located on the Regulations Brochures Page.

Jumbo (Julesburg) Reservoir is a 1,578-acre body of water located in the Jumbo State Wildlife Area on the border of Logan and Sedgwick counties.

Anglers can expect excellent fishing for walleye and crappie, and quality fishing for channel catfish and bluegill. The area is under the recreational management of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

If you're seeking a low-key and lazy getaway, enjoy a relaxing outing at the Prewitt Reservoir State Wildlife Area. 

Boating that creates a white water wake is prohibited, but a leisurely float on a kayak is highly encouraged!

This SWA location covers more than 3,000 acres which are managed primarily for fishing and hunting. Camp, picnic, fish, boat or just sit on the shore of Prewitt Reservoir and watch hundreds of pelicans gather.