Blanco River Road
This road heads east from US 84 south of Pagosa Springs a short distance through nice mixed-conifer forest and a little mid-elevation riparian habitat to a forest service campground. There is some aspen and Gambel oak mixed in. Look for Western Tanagers and Warbling Vireos. With great luck, you may see a weasel chase a vole through the campground.
Restrictions: None
County: Archuleta
Directions: From US 160 just east of Pagosa Spring, go eleven miles south on US 84, cross the second bridge across the Rio Blanco, and turn left (east) on Blanco River Road (FR 656).
Alternate Directions: From Pagosa Springs, head east on US160 for a mile to US84 and turn right. Go 11 miles to the Blanco River Road, on the left. The birding can be good anywhere along this 4 mile road.
Habitat: Mixed-Conifer Forest
Dates of Access: Mostly summer
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: Free
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Campground (May - October)
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Some viewing from car; campsites not accessible
Delorme: 88 C2
ROC: 148 C2
Latitude: 37.1402405
Longitude: -106.9201084