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.
County: Routt
Habitat: Lowland Riparian, Stream
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.
Delorme: 28 A3
Roads of Colorado: 37 D4
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 4 am to 10 pm
Ownership: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Admission: 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.
Restrictions: Overnight parking, camping, fires, bicycles are prohibited. Big Game and Small Game hunting prohibited.
Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: None
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited car birding
Latitude: 40.42912
Longitude: -106.82649
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 | No |
| Picnic | No |
| Hunting | Yes |
| Fishing | No |