Texas Creek

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Texas Creek

If you can get to this scenic piece of BLM canyonland early on a summer morning, you’re likely to encounter Broad-tailed and Black-chinned Hummingbirds, Cassin’s Kingbird, Gray and Ash-throated Flycatchers, Pinyon Jay, Western Scrub-Jay, Black-throated Gray Warbler, Bushtit and Juniper Titmouse, in addition to several kinds of snakes, lizards and butterflies. Mammals include mule deer, ground squirrels, coyotes and elk. By mid-morning, however, this area becomes very popular with ATVs and horseback riders, and it is harder to find wildlife after that.

County: Fremont

Habitat: Pinyon-Juniper Forest

Directions: The tiny town of Texas Creek is along US 50 about 25 miles west of Canon City. In town, turn north onto Texas Creek Gulch road (CR 27). There is a BLM parking lot about a mile from the highway.

Delorme: 71 A6
Roads of Colorado: 103 F4

Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: 0
Ownership: BLM
Admission: Free

Restrictions: Beware ATV and horse traffic

Parking: Gravel parking area
Lodging: Free primitive camping

Handicapped: No
Handicapped Access: Limited

Elevation: 6176

Latitude: 38.419503
Longitude: -105.589857

Amenities

RestroomsYes
Drinking FountainNo
Gravel TrailsYes
Paved TrailsNo
Platform/BlindNo
BoardwalkNo
ConcessionNo
Visitor CenterNo
Gift ShopNo
PrimitiveYes
CampingYes
PicnicNo
HuntingYes
FishingYes
2021-07-26T11:29:15-06:00

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