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.

Topography moderately-strongly sloping with generally flat meadows on ridge tops.

Area provides winter location for elk and deer; waterfowl nesting along creek. Wildlife includes: deer, elk, bear, waterfowl, cottontail, snowshoe hare, coyote, blue and sage-grouse and beaver.