Oak Ridge SWA
Rio Blanco County
Access Requirements:
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
Area CPW Office: Meeker, (970) 878-6090.
Oak Ridge SWA
Rio Blanco 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: Meeker, (970) 878-6090.
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 is one of a number of areas which are utilized extensively in the White River Valley. They are the Meeker Pasture SWA and Oak Ridge SWA. Within Oak Ridge SWA are many units. SWA is located in area of diverse vegetation: sagebrush and scrub oak throughout, pockets of aspen, pinion and juniper on hillsides.
13663 acres.
ranges from 6,700 to 8,300
Hunting, Fishing, Hiking and Walking, Nature Viewing
Restrooms, Boat Ramp
A. Oak Ridge Unit open July 16–Nov. 30, except for youth outreach turkey hunts April 1–30 and valid GMU 23 turkey license holders and their companion May 1–31.
B. Sleepy Cat Ponds Unit and Sleepy Cat Fishing Easement open only for fishing.
C. Discharging firearms or bows allowed only while hunting.
D. Hunting allowed S of CR 8, W of CR 17, and N and E of CR 10 by archery equipment only.
E. Launching and use of vessels not associated with fishing or hunting activities allowed in designated areas only.
F. On Lake Avery, operating a vessel in a manner that creates a whitewater wake is prohibited.
G. Water contact activities allowed only in designated areas.
H. Camping allowed only in designated areas.
I. Dogs must be under control and on leash at all times on the Lake Avery Unit, except service animals or when actively hunting, training for hunting 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.