Big Meadows Reservoir State Wildlife Area
This small body of water near Wolf Creek Pass is not normally noted for attracting many waterbirds, but in 2002 a Brown Pelican was found here. The surrounding high-elevation forests are good for all the usual spruce-fir birds, including Pine Grosbeak. Snowshoe hares, deer, elk, and marmots are in the area as well. The forest service campground here has interpretive programs in summer.
Restrictions: Please observe all rules and regulations.
County: Mineral
Directions: From South Fork, from the intersection of CO 149 and US 160, go 11.5 miles west on US 160 to FR 410. Take a right onto FR 410 and go 1.5 miles to the reservoir. From Wolf Creek Pass, CR 410 is 7.5 miles east along US 160.
Alternate Directions: At the junction of FR 410 and US160 (12 miles west of South Fork, and 31 miles east of Pagosa Springs), head north on FR 410 for about a mile to the reservoir.
Habitat: Pond/Lake/Reservoir, Mixed Conifer Forest
Dates of Access: Seasonally closed
Hours:
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife and US Forest Service
Admission or Fees: 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. US Forest Service camping fees.
Parking: Unpaved parking areas
Lodging: USFS campground (fee)
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Fishing pier and one bathroom are accessible.
Delorme: 78 D3
ROC: 133 D3
Latitude: 37.5387
Longitude: -106.79873
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