Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area
This small SWA provides good access to the Yampa River and associated riparian habitat. Look for Western Tanager, Bullock’s Oriole, American Dipper, occasional ducks, and loads of Cliff Swallows nesting under the bridge by the entrance.
Restrictions: Overnight parking, camping, fires, bicycles are prohibited. Big Game and Small Game hunting prohibited.
County: Routt
Directions: From Steamboat Springs, take US 40 south to CO 131; turn right. Go half a mile; at the curve, continue straight onto CR 14F. Parking is at the Yampa River crossing. There is a second parking area along CR 14.
Alternate Directions: From Steamboat Springs, head east on US 40 for 4 miles to CO 131, and turn right. Go a half mile and continue straight onto CR 14F. Parking is at the Yampa River crossing.
Habitat: Lowland Riparian, Stream
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 4 am to 10 pm
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission or Fees: A valid hunting or fishing license, or State Wildlife Area pass is required for everyone 16 or older accessing any state wildlife area or state trust lands.
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited car birding
Delorme: 28 A3
ROC: 37 D4
Latitude: 40.42912
Longitude: -106.82649