Fairview Cemetery
This cemetery contains dense underbrush, both coniferous and deciduous, along a manmade watercourse. Mountain Bluebirds can be seen in the field along the entrance road, and mule deer can be numerous in the area. Note, there is a plethora of bird species from American Robin and Pine Siskin, to the more rare occurences like the Northern Parula and Great Horned Owl.7.5.23
County: Chaffee
Habitat: Park/Cemetery
Directions: From Highway 291 just north of Salida, turn left (west) at the Mt. Shavano Hatchery sign (County Road 154) and drive past the hatchery and Frantz Lake. Turn left (east) on County Road 160 (uphill). At the top of the hill, turn right (southwest) onto County Road 144, approximately 0.5 miles to County Road 142. Turn right (west) on County Road 142 to cemetery.
Delorme: 60 D2
Roads of Colorado: 102 C3
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: As posted
Ownership: Private
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Please obey posted restrictions on access
Parking: Yes
Lodging: Hotel in Salida
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car
Elevation: 7230
Latitude: 38.53884
Longitude: -106.03058
Amenities
Restrooms | Yes |
Drinking Fountain | No |
Gravel Trails | No |
Paved Trails | No |
Platform/Blind | No |
Boardwalk | No |
Concession | No |
Visitor Center | No |
Gift Shop | No |
Primitive | No |
Camping | No |
Picnic | No |
Hunting | No |
Fishing | No |