Beaver Creek SWA
Fremont County
Access Requirements:
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
Area CPW Office: Salida, 719-530-5520
Beaver Creek SWA
Fremont County
Access Requirements:
A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing this state wildlife area.
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
Area CPW Office: Salida, 719-530-5520
Lake Statuses -
Highline Lake is being refilled after the 2024 zebra mussel eradication project. The lake is currently closed to ALL surface-water activity. When an opening date is closer, it will be announced. Mack Mesa Lake is open. More details...
Normal Operations on Opening -
The incident response at Spinney Mountain State Park has concluded. Normal operations will resume at opening on Tuesday, April 15. As a reminder, mandatory boat inspections will be available, but due to low water levels only hand launched vessels can access the reservoir.
Closures -
The south lot of Gravel Ponds Parking Area is closed for construction. Learn more under Accessing the Park > Closures. The Perimeter Trail is closed while chipping and hauling operations continue. Find details and safety information under Trails > Trail Conditions & Closures.
Mountain Base Road Closed for Winter -
To get up to the campgrounds or any trailheads off of Gap road, please go 4 miles west on HWY 46 to the intersection of HWY 119. Head North for 3 miles and turn right onto Gap road.
Tarryall Seasonal Closure -
The boat ramp at Tarryall Reservoir is closed for the season and will reopen in the spring of 2025.
Closures: Fisherman's Bridge, Ruby Mountain -
Fisherman's Bridge Recreation Site is under complete closure until 4-15. Ruby Mountain Recreation Site is closed through 5-18. There is a full road closure of County Rd. 300 near MM 2.2 at the entrance into Browns Canyon 8am-12pm & 1pm- 6pm daily. For more critical access updates (including wait times), see Closures.
About This State Wildlife Area
State Wildlife Areas are critical habitat areas for Colorado’s wildlife. Sportspeople’s license and recreational user pass fees pay for these parcels of land, which are managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees for the benefit of our wildlife. A valid hunting or fishing license OR SWA pass is required for everyone 16 or older to visit most SWAs, and visitors should check current hunting, fishing and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area.
2227 acres.
min. 5,720 ft - max 9,206 ft
Hunting, Fishing, Nature Viewing, Hiking and Walking
A. Public access allowed May 1–Aug. 14, except while hunting or fishing or while wildlife viewing from designated parking areas.
B. Dogs prohibited.
You can help!
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.