Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area
A large permanent spring and a good lowland-riparian grove make this a great site. Along with picnic sites, interpretive signs and rock art, there is also some good pinyon-juniper forest and yucca grassland. Birds are similar to those at Cottonwood Canyon. This can be an excellent area for reptiles and amphibians, including softshell turtles.
Restrictions: Obey all rules and regulations
County: Baca
Directions: Go south on US 287/385 to CR M (18 miles south of Springfield) and go west on CR M. Follow CR M for about 22 miles to GR 539 (signed for Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area) and turn left. The Picnic Area is about a half mile from CR M.
Alternate Directions: Go south on US 287/385 to CR M (18 miles south of Springfield) and go west on CR M. Follow CR M for about 22 miles to GR 539 (signed for Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area) and turn left. The Picnic Area is about a half mile from CR M.
Habitat: Stream, Cliff Face, Lowland Riparian
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 24/7
Ownership: USFS
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Tent camping in designated areas only
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Easy walking trail around campground/picnic area
Delorme: 101 D5
ROC: 1.57E+05
Latitude: 37.13472
Longitude: -103.01698
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Additional Resources
Learn more about birds reported at this location at eBird:
https://ebird.org/hotspot/L457641