Beaver Creek Road (FR 135)
To hear owls, this is a good place to visit at night. Flammulated and Great Horned Owls are often heard here on late spring and early summer evenings; Northern Saw-whet Owl is possible, as is Northern Pygmy-Owl, which usually only vocalizes at dawn and dusk, but rarely in the middle of the night.
County: Archuleta
Habitat: Aspen Grove, Mixed Conifer Forest
Directions: From Bayfield, go east on US 160 about 8 miles, until just before the Archuleta County line. Turn north (right) onto a gravel road (FR 135). The Flammulated habitat is 5-7 miles up this road.
Delorme: 87 B6
Roads of Colorado: 147 E1
Dates of Access: Road not maintained in winter.
Hours: Any
Ownership: US Forest Service
Admission: Free
Restrictions: None
Parking: Roadside
Lodging: Primitive camping or hotels in Bayfield
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Viewing/listening from car
Latitude: 37.3108363
Longitude: -107.4739422
Amenities
Restrooms | No |
Drinking Fountain | No |
Gravel Trails | No |
Paved Trails | No |
Platform/Blind | No |
Boardwalk | No |
Concession | No |
Visitor Center | No |
Gift Shop | No |
Primitive | Yes |
Camping | |
Picnic | |
Hunting | Yes |
Fishing | Yes |