Hugo State Wildlife Area
Aliases: Kinney State Wildlife Area (Clingingsmith Tract)
This remote State Wildlife Area is much like its neighbor, Kinney SWA (Kinney Tract). The several ponds are small, as are the trees below the dam, but they are so isolated that they tend to attract good migrants. Burrowing Owls live in the prairie dog town just west of the entrance, and Mountain Plovers can occasionally be seen. Look also for mule and white-tailed deer, pronghorn, red fox, coyote, cottontail rabbits, jackrabbits, and muskrat. Like at Kinney, you can camp at the Clingingsmith Tract for free.
Restrictions: Boating prohibited; obey all CPW rules and regulations; be aware of hunters in season
County: Lincoln
Directions: From the north, go south from Hugo on CR 32 to CR 2G. Turn east on 2G and go 2 miles to the entrance. From the south, go north on CR 32 from CO 94. Turn east on 2G and go 2 miles to the entrance. To get to the private pond, instead of turning east on 2G, go west approximately 0.5 miles and the pond will sit off the road to the south.
Alternate Directions: From the north, go south from Hugo on 32 road to 2G road. Turn east on 2G and go 2 miles to the entrance. From the south, go north on 32 road from Highway 94. Turn east on 2G and go 2 miles to the entrance.
Habitat: Grassland/Prairie, Pond, Lowland Riparian
Dates of Access: Open all year
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 area
Lodging: Camping, hotels in Limon
Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited
Delorme: 99 A4, 98 A3
ROC: 92 B4
Latitude: 38.93515
Longitude: -103.43143