Yampa River State Wildlife Area entrance

Yampa River SWA

Routt County

Yampa River SWA

Routt 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: Steamboat Springs, 970-870-3333.

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.

Riparian habitat provides homes for hundreds of species not hunted and fished for in this state. This makes the area especially well suited for wildlife photography. Wildlife includes: bald eagles (roost here in winter), great blue herons, sandhill cranes, Canada geese, other waterfowl, deer.

Yampa River State Wildlife Area entrance

866 acres.

min. 6,222 ft - max 6,353 ft

13
Waterfowl
Coldwater Stream

Hunting

A. Discharge of firearms or bows is prohibited, except while hunting.
B. Vessels allowed only while actively used for fishing, hunting or wildlife viewing.

Pack it out.

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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.