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  • Boating

    Tree in the River

    Attention Boaters,

    There is a tree down in the Arkansas River in the Lower Bighorn section below Sharks Tooth, above Double Dip. The tree is just beyond the first righthand bend and the first stand of cottonwoods after Sharks Tooth. There is currently a boatable channel on river right but use your own best judgment as its position may change.2024.03HazardTree.jpg2024.03HazardTreeFromBank.jpg

    1 - Tree and passable channel on river right. 2 - Taken from the bottom of Sharkstooth, note the cottonwood stand on river left just before the bend. The tree is just around the corner.

    (Updated: 3/27/2024 11:00 AM)

  • Camping

    Bears are seasonally active and are always looking for food. Although they have not been a nuisance at AHRA, it is always important to use your best "Bear Aware" precautions in securing your camp or picnic area to avoid unnecessary contact with wildlife. See the CPW Living with Black Bears page for more information.

    (Updated: 1/7/2022 10:13 AM)

  • Camping

    Campgrounds within the AHRA are open year-round.  If you wish to occupy a site at this park, you may reserve it 24/7 at www.cpwshop.com or by calling 1-800-244-5613.

    • Restrooms remain open and are regularly cleaned.
    • Please bring your own hand sanitizer. There is no running water available.
    (Updated: 1/7/2022 9:59 AM)

  • Cell Phone Coverage

    Cell phone coverage can be spotty throughout the AHRA, especially in Bighorn Sheep Canyon.

    (Updated: 10/2/2020 2:36 PM)

  • Construction

    ​Granite Bridge Replacement Project
    November 2023 - July 2024

    Chaffee County, along with partner Native Sun Construction, will replace the bridge spanning the Arkansas River located on County Road 397 in Granite, Colorado off of US Highway 24 between Leadville and Buena Vista.

    Work will include removal of the existing bridge and construction of the new vehicular bridge, including the rehabilitation of the original truss from the historic bridge. In addition, the access roads will be graded and landscaping will be completed. 

    This project will improve the strength, safety, and sustainability of the bridge structure while maintaining its historical character and restoring some of its original steel components. Additionally, substantial river bank stabilization will be provided underneath the bridge.​
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    Full Press Release


    Update 04/26/2024
    The new Granite Bridge will be installed on Tuesday, May 7. Access across the bridge on County Road 397 will be closed from 6 am on May 7 until 6 am on May 8. 

    Additionally, river passage under the bridge will also be closed to boaters. Navigation on this section of the Arkansas River will require watercraft to be lifted out of the river and transported around the bridge in order to continue floating the river.

    Full Press Release​​​

    (Updated: 4/26/2024 2:28 PM)

  • Construction

    Fremont CR27 Bridge Servicing Texas Creek OHV Area CLOSED

    Fremont County has temporarily closed the bridge servicing the Texas Creek OHV Area. While the area is still open, there is no longer access to it via the bridge on County Road 27.  No project end date is available at this time.

    For the latest information, please visit the Fremont County website at https://fremontcountyco.gov​.

    (Updated: 3/6/2024 8:53 AM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    There are currently no fire restrictions in place within the AHRA.

    (Updated: 5/26/2022 1:42 PM)

  • Fishing Report

    See Colorado Parks and Wildlife's Statewide Fishing Report. 
    The Colorado Fishing Atlas allows users to search for fishing opportunities by species, specific interest or proximity to your home or destination. To stay informed of fishing conditions and much more, please sign up for our Fishing eNews and Fishing Report.

     


    (Updated: 4/15/2022 11:53 AM)

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