Perins Peak SWA
La Plata County
Access Requirements:
Activities & Amenities:
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Guides Available
Contact:
Area CPW Office: Durango, 970-247-0855.
Perins Peak SWA
La Plata 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: Durango, 970-247-0855.
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.
Bounded on north by U.S. Forest Service lands. Topography is hilly with several drainages surrounded by high cliffs. Vegetation is primarily Gambel's oak and ponderosa pine interspersed with native grass meadows. Douglas fir and aspen are on north slopes.
Winter range for deer and elk. Many raptors and birds of oakbrush-pine ecosystem can be observed. Site of peregrine falcon recovery/release program.
7720 acres.
min. 6,848 ft - max 9,062 ft
Hunting
A. Public access W of La Plata CR 208 prohibited Dec. 1–April 30, except turkey hunters.
B. Public access E of La Plata CR 208 prohibited Dec. 1–July 31.
C. Camping only by licensed hunters during big-game season, plus 3 days before and 3 days after each season.
D. Discharging firearms or bows allowed only for hunting.
E. Dogs allowed May 1–Sept. 30 W of CR 208 and Aug. 1–Sept. 30 E of CR 208 and must be under control and on leash by handler, except service animals or when actively hunting, training for hunting or during licensed field trials.
F. Dogs allowed from Oct. 1–Nov. 30 only if they are service animals, 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.