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South Mountain

Dolores County

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South Mountain

Dolores County

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Access Requirements:

Everyone age 16 years or older MUST have a valid hunting or fishing license to access a state trust land.

Activities & Amenities:

  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Guides Available

Contact:

CPW Area: 15
CPW District: 322
District Wildlife Manager: Vacant
Office Name: CPW SW Regional Office
Address: 151 East 16th Street
City: Durango
Phone: 970-247-0855
 

About This State Trust Land

The State Trust Lands (STL) Hunting and Fishing Access Program includes more than 900,000 acres of land leased to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) for seasonal public hunting and fishing opportunities. Most properties are open seasonally for hunting and fishing ONLY, unless specifically authorized for wildlife viewing. STLs are typically open from Sept. 1 through the end of February, unless noted otherwise and are closed to public access all other times of the year. A valid hunting or fishing license​ is required to access State Trust Lands in this program, and unauthorized use or activity on these lands may be subject to enforcement from CPW or local authorities.

Take Hwy. 141 to Disappointment Creek Rd. (CR 19Q). Continue on CR 19Q to CR 29 (USFS Rd. 240/Ryman Creek Rd.). Go S on CR 29/USFS Rd. 240/Ryman Creek Rd. for approx. 3 miles. Park along USFS Rd. 240 (Ryman Creek Rd.). Hike or horseback E approx. 5.5 miles across USFS and BLM lands to property.

640 acres.

8328 ft - 2538 m

711
Coyote, Deer, Elk, Rabbit, Turkey

OPEN: Sept. 1 - end of Feb.

640 acres.

8328 ft - 2538 m

711
Coyote, Deer, Elk, Rabbit, Turkey

OPEN: Sept. 1 - end of Feb.

Pack it out.

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Leave No Trace

When visiting state lands, remember to practice the seven Leave No Trace principles. Travel and park on durable surfaces, including established parking spots and campsites, and stay on areas of rock, gravel, and dry grasses or snow. Remember to pack out what you packed in. When shooting is permitted on a property, pick up your spent shells, target remnants, clays and carry our trash or anything else you brought with you.