Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area

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Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area

This huge state wildlife area is made up of pinyon-juniper woodland with some mixed-conifer on the north-facing slopes, and a few riparian groves along the Purgatoire River. Shrubland and oak habitats also abound. Look especially for the common Lewis’s Woodpeckers and Band-tailed Pigeons (summer) and for Wild Turkey. Raptors can include eagles, Northern Goshawk, Great Horned Owl, and possibly Northern Saw-whet and Western Screech-Owls. Bear and elk can also be seen here, as can mule deer, coyotes, and (rarely) bobcat or even mountain lion. Maps of the wildlife area are available at CDOW offices in Pueblo and Colorado Springs.

County: Las Animas

Attractions: Colorado Welcome Center in Trinidad

Habitat: Pinyon-Juniper Forest, Scrub Oak Forest, Mixed-Conifer Forest, Lowland Riparian

Directions: The west entrance to this huge SWA heads south just east of the town of Zamora, 6 miles east of Stonewall. The east entrance heads south from the middle of the town of Weston, 9 miles east of Stonewall. Study the maps of the SWA that are on the green signs near the entrance carefully - getting around here can be confusing.

Delorme: 92 C2-D3
Roads of Colorado: 153 D3

Dates of Access: Open for public access May 1 to Nov 30, Big game and spring turkey hunters only from Dec. 1 to April 30
Hours:
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission: A valid hunting or fishing license, or State Wildlife Area pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area or state trust lands.

Restrictions: Camping and campfires in designated areas only. Discharging of firearms or bows prohibited, except while hunting.

Parking: Only in designated areas
Lodging: Camping, or hotels in Trinidad

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Poor

Latitude: 37.07438
Longitude: -104.90711

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Amenities

RestroomsYes
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsYes
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveYes
CampingYes
PicnicNo
HuntingYes
FishingYes
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