Cherokee SWA (All units)
Larimer County
Access Requirements:
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
Area CPW Office: Fort Collins, (970) 472-4300
Cherokee SWA (All units)
Larimer 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: Fort Collins, (970) 472-4300
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.
This SWA is made up of a patchwork of over a dozen units interspersed with Forest Service land and private property.
Cherokee SWA Unit Maps
25497 acres.
min. 6,062 ft - max 9,187 ft, 4822 acres
Hunting, Fishing, Nature Viewing, Hiking and Walking
Restrooms
A. Open Sept. 1–May 1 only while hunting and fishing; open otherwise May 2–Aug. 31.
B. Hunting and fishing access by foot only after last big-game season.
C. Horse use restricted to designated roads and trails, except horses used as an aid to hunting big game.
D. Horse use prohibited while hunting mountain lion.
E. Horse use allowed on the Rattlesnake Loop on the Lone Pine Unit from May 2–Aug. 31.
F. Camping allowed.
G. Dogs must be under control and on leash by handler, except service animals or when actively hunting or training for hunting.
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.