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Cerro Summit SWA

Montrose County

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Cerro Summit SWA

Montrose County

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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:

​Colorado Parks and Wildlife Montrose Office, 2300 South Townsend Avenue, Montrose, CO, 81401; 970-252-6000.

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.

162 acres.

min. 7909 ft – max. 8247 ft

64
Big game, Small game
Coldwater Lake

A. Open for public access while fishing and hunting only.
B. Public access by foot only.
C. Parking and access to the property from designated parking areas only.
D. Hunting permitted Aug. 15–Nov. 30.
E. Fishing permitted March 1–Nov. 30.
F. Dogs allowed only as an aid in small-game hunting; dogs prohibited from entering water.
G. Vessel use and water contact activity prohibited, except for launching and use of float tubes (with waders) for fishing only.

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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.