Hunting and Fishing on
State Wildlife Areas
in La Plata County, Colorado

Go 1 mile south of Durango on US 160/550 to CR 211, then 1/4 mile west to east boundary of the property.
HUNTING: Elk, deer, small game, blue grouse, dove, band-tailed pigeon
RECREATION: Hiking, picnicking, wildlife observation
RESTRICTIONS: No camping, fires or snowmobiles allowed; Firearms discharge allowed only while hunting.

Go north from Durango for 18 miles on US 550 to USFS Road 671, then go 1/2 mile east.
ACRES: 208
HUNTING: Waterfowl
FISHING: Coldwater lake
RECREATION: Boating, camping
FACILITIES: Drinking water, restrooms, campgrounds, gravel boat ramp
RESTRICTIONS: Float tubes or craft propelled by hand, wind or electric motor only.

Go 8 miles east of Durango on US 160 to Highway 172, then go 2 miles south to CR 302, then 1 mile south to CR 304, then another 1/2 mile west to the property.
ACRES: 85
HUNTING: Waterfowl
FISHING: Coldwater lake
RECREATION: Wildlife observation, picnicking
FACILITIES: Boat ramp, rest rooms
RESTRICTIONS:

• Minimum size for small mouth and largemouth bass is 15".
• No camping or fires allowed.
• Only boats propelled by hand or electric motor allowed.
• Discharge of firearms or bows allowed only while hunting.
• Hunting allowed in season only on Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays.

Tract A: Go 4 miles west of Durango on US 160 to Lightner Creek Road (CR 207), turn north and go 2 miles to CR 208 (Dry Fork Road). Tract B: Go 5 miles west of Durango on US 160 to Victory Coal Mine Road, then turn north and go 1/2 mile through private property on access road.
ACRES: 13,442
CLOSED: From last day of deer and elk season to March 31.
HUNTING: Elk, deer, small game, black bear, turkey, blue grouse
RESTRICTIONS:

• Camping allowed only during elk and deer seasons.
• No fires or sowmobiles allowed.
• Discharging firearms allowed only when hunting.
• Closed east of CR 208 and north of US 160 April 1 to July 15.

Next to the Animas River in Durango
ACRES: 14
FISHING: Coldwater stream
RECREATION: Limited tours, visitor center
FACILITIES: Drinking water, rest rooms
RESTRICTIONS: No dogs allowed.