Hot Sulphur Springs SWA
Grand County
Access Requirements:
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
Area CPW Office: Hot Sulphur Springs, 970-725-6200.
Hot Sulphur Springs SWA
Grand 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: Hot Sulphur Springs, 970-725-6200.
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.
There are three SWAs in the Middle Park Area: Junction Butte SWA, Kemp-Breeze SWA, and Hot Sulphur Springs SWA (which includes seven separate units).
BYERS CANYON RIFLE RANGE: From Hot Sulphur Springs, go 4 miles W on Hwy. 40 to range (N of Hwy.).
HOT SULPHUR SPRINGS STATE RANCH: From Hot Sulphur Springs, go 3 miles W on Hwy. 40 to Colorado River bridge, then go S at W end of bridge.
LONE BUCK UNIT: From Hot Sulphur Springs, go 3.5 miles W on Hwy. 40 to unit (S of Hwy.).
JENNY WILLIAMS UNIT: From Hot Sulphur Springs, go 3 miles W on Hwy. 40 to CR 50 (E end of Colorado River bridge), then 2 miles S.
JOE GERRANS UNIT: From Hot Sulphur Springs, go 3 miles W on Hwy. 40 to Colorado River bridge, then go S at E end of bridge.
PAUL F. GILBERT FISHING AREA: From Hot Sulphur Springs, go 3 miles W on Hwy. 40 to W end of Colorado River bridge, then S.
Byers Canyon Shooting Range
Find out more about the Byers Canyon Shooting Range.
2160 acres.
Approx. 7,700 ft. above sea levelApprox. 7500 ft. above sea levelApprox. 7,800 ft above sea levelmin. 7,800 ft - max 8,400 ftApprox. 7,600 ft above sea levelApprox. 7,700 ft. above sea level
Hunting, Fishing, Hiking and Walking, Nature Viewing, Photography, Shooting Range
Restrooms
A. Byers Canyon Rifle Range open May 1–Dec. 31 from sunrise to sunset.
B. Discharging firearms or bows prohibited, except while hunting or on the desig- nated shooting
range.
C. Camping allowed in designated areas from May 15–Dec. 15.
D. Fires allowed within an established con- tainment structure in designated areas.
E. Dogs must be under control and on leash by handler, except service animals or when actively
hunting, training for hunt- ing or during licensed field trials.
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.