Rocky Mountains · Grand Lake Trail

Hot Sulphur Springs

Aliases: Pioneer Park

This is the county seat of Grand County, named for the springs that are now the focus of a resort in town, but it is much smaller than Granby or Kremmling. The biggest attraction for wildlife watchers is Pioneer Park, a mile-long stretch of mature cottonwood forest along the Colorado River in town. Although it can be busy with people, this is a wonderful place to look for birds from spring through fall, including colorful Bullock’s Orioles, Lazuli Buntings, and Yellow Warblers. River Otters are in the area, but they are rarely seen. The park offers free primitive campsites from Memorial Day through late fall, including pit toilets. There is public drinking water at the east end of the bridge.

Restrictions: None

County: Grand

Directions: Hot Sulphur Springs is on US Highway 40 between Kremmling and Granby. To get to Pioneer Park, follow the signs to the Hot Sulphur Springs resort; to get to the resort you must drive through the park.

Alternate Directions: Hot Sulphur Springs is on US 40, 11 miles west of Granby. To get to Pioneer Park, turn north on Park Street, then left (west) on Grand.

Habitat: Urban/Suburban; Lowland Riparian; Stream; Cliff Face; Streamside Willow

Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: 24 hours
Ownership: Municipal
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Yes

Lodging: Hotels; camping ($20/night)

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Mostly birding from car

Delorme: 28 D2

ROC: 54 C3

Latitude: 40.07286
Longitude: -106.10283