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Radium State Wildlife Area

Aliases: Trough Road, Pumphouse Recreation Area

A remote but fascinating site, this is one of the closest places to Denver to see many of the pinyon-juniper specialty birds such as Black-throated Gray Warbler, Juniper Titmouse, and Pinyon Jay. Black-chinned Hummingbird, Bushtit, Rock Wren, and Blue-gray Gnatcatcher may also be found here. The best pinyon-juniper habitat is along CR 111 southwest of the tiny unincorporated hamlet of Radium. Look for other dry-country creatures such as desert cottontail rabbits and short-horned lizards. Several areas allow access to the Colorado River and its riparian areas, including the Pumphouse Recreation Area, which charges an entrance fee. The hiking trail along the river here is beautiful.

County: Grand

Habitat: Pinyon/Juniper; Lowland Riparian; Stream; Streamside Willow

Directions: From Kremmling, head south on CO 9 about one mile to the junction with Trough Road (CR 1). From the start of CR 1, it is 10.5 miles west to the Pumphouse Recreation Area on the right. The intersection with CR 102 and CR 103 is at 11.2 miles. The Hartman Area walk-in pullout is at 13.0 miles, and the road to Radium departs CR 1 at 14.6 miles from CR 9. Radium itself is 17.0 miles from CO 9.

Delorme: 37 A5
Roads of Colorado: 53 F3-F4

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours:
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, BLM and Private
Admission: A valid hunting or fishing license is required for everyone 18 or older to access any State Wildlife Area or State Trust Land leased by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Entrance fee for Pumphouse Recreation Area

Restrictions: Please respect private property in the area

Parking: Several parking lots along the river
Lodging: Tent camping at Pumphouse Recreation Area

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing from car

Latitude: 39.96409
Longitude: -106.55114

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