Lake Dorothey SWA
Las Animas 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: Pueblo, 719-561-5300.
Lake Dorothey SWA
Las Animas 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: Pueblo, 719-561-5300.
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.
4500 acres.
min. 7511 ft - max 9079 ft
Hunting, Fishing, Nature Viewing, Picnicking, Hiking and Walking
Restrooms
A. Access to trails A and B by foot, bicycle, and horseback only.
B. Access to trails C and D by foot and horseback only. Access to all trails prohibited Dec. 1–April 30 and May 15–June 30, except for licensed spring turkey hunters.
C. Parking and access from designated areas only.
D. Hunting access prohibited during the regular rifle deer and elk seasons, except for licensed big game hunters that have a hunting access permit. Permits are issued through a drawing process. Applications for fall hunting access permits are available online July 1 and due July 21. Permit holders must comply with all provisions of the hunting access permit.
E. Trapping prohibited.
F. Vessel use prohibited, except for hand-launched vessels propelled by hand when used as an aid for fishing.
G. Camping allowed by licensed hunters during big game or spring and fall turkey season, plus 3 days before and 3 days after each season.
H. Camping prohibited within 200 yards of Lake Dorothy or 100 feet of any stream, except in designated areas.
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.