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Hot Creek SWA

Conejos County

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Hot Creek SWA

Conejos 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:

Area CPW Office: Monte Vista, 719-587-6900.

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.

Hot Creek Reservoir is a tributary of the Rio Grande River and is fed by several warm springs. Its average temperature is 54 degrees. Vegetation ranges from grasses and desert shrub to pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine. Bighorn sheep and pronghorn use the area, although there is no hunting allowed for these animals. Hot Creek State Wildlife Area adjoins 8,000 acres of state trust properties open to hunting.

9485 acres.

min. 7,950 ft - max 9,462 ft

81
Black bear, Deer, Dove, Elk, Mountain lion, Rabbit, Waterfowl
Coldwater Stream

Nature Viewing

A. Vehicles prohibited Jan. 1–April 30.
B. Snowmobiles prohibited.
C. Camping allowed by licensed hunters during big-game season, plus 3 days before and 3 days after each season.
D. Fires allowed within containment structure.

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.