Hot Sulphur Springs State Wildlife Area
This State Wildlife Area actually has seven different units scattered across a wide area, but the best one for birding is the Joe Gerrans Unit at the junction of Beaver Creek and the Colorado River. The area contains a good example of mid-elevation riparian habitat, where willows and spruces meet, providing nesting habitat for Swainson’s Thrush, Wilson’s Warbler, and Red-naped Sapsucker, among others. Restrooms and primitive campsites are the only amenities.
Restrictions: Bow fishing prohibited. Fires and Off road vehicles prohibited in the Parshall Divide Unit.
County: Grand
Directions:
Alternate Directions: From Hot Sulphur Springs, go 3 miles west on US 40 to west end of Colorado River bridge; then south.
Dates of Access: Open year round
Hours: 24 hours
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 lot
Lodging: Primitive camping only at the Joe Gerrans unit
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Birding from car only
Latitude: 40.04975967
Longitude: -106.1278009
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