COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​County: Moffat

GMU: 10, 11

Location: Elk Springs is located about 20 miles west of M​aybell on Hwy 40.

Acres: ~30,000

CPW Maps: ​

• Elk Springs East​
  
• Elk Springs North 
  
• ​Elk Springs South​​​​​
  

Area Maps: USGS Quads - Breeze Mountain, Cedar Knob, ​Cross Mountain Canyon, Elk Springs, Pagoda, Peck Mesa, Wapiti Peak

Species Available: Elk, Deer, Pronghorn

Elevation: 6,000 to 7,000 ft.

Terrain: The terrain is rolling hills covered with sagebrush and mountain shrub. The ranch is divided east to west by Elk Springs Ridge, with the headwaters of Twelve Mile Gulch draining to the north toward the Yampa River. To the south the North Fork of Sagebrush Creek and several tributaries provide a southern aspect. 

Access: Ranch roads provide access to parking areas that allow walk-in access to major areas of the ranch. No ATVs or snowmobiles will be allowed on the property.

Camping: Not allowed on ranch

Game Retrieval Services: Hunter responsibility

Guiding Services: Not provided

Overnight Accommodations: Motels are located in Craig. There is a KOA Campground in Craig.

Season Dates: Check the Hunter Information page. 

Antler-point restrictions for elk vary by ranch. Please refer to the brochure for more information​​. ​No over-the-counter licenses are offered on these properties. Ranching for Wildlife licenses are open to Colorado residents only. Licenses are only for the season and ranch on the license. For more information on season dates and application deadlines, see the Big Game Hunting Brochure. 

Ranch Rules: View the Elk Springs Ranch Rules​.

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