Western Colorado · Dinosaur Trail

Douglas Creek

Douglas Creek is an island of riparian in the middle of pinyon-juniper woodland. Though privately owned, you can bird some of it from the road, and listen for birds hard to find in the area such as Yellow-breasted Chat, Bullock’s Oriole, Downy Woodpecker, and others. The pinyon-juniper forest, especially further up the creek, is in public property and can be a good spot to find Pinyon Jay, Canyon Wren, and Plumbeous Vireo. Chukars are a possibility in any area with more exposed rock.

Restrictions: Respect private property

County: Rio Blanco

Directions:

Alternate Directions: From Rangely, take CO 139 south for 17 miles to Rio Blanco CR 27 and turn left. Anywhere along this road is good, especially after 4-5 miles.

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Any
Ownership: Private/BLM
Admission or Fees: Free

Parking: Roadside

Lodging: Primitive camping on BLM land

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited car birding

Latitude: 39.82265
Longitude: -108.68233