Westcreek
Aliases: Hayman Burn (Douglas section)
Lying at the edge of the huge Hayman Fire burn area (2002), Westcreek offers access to extensive tracts of burned woodland. Well into the regeneration process, this is still a good area to look for American Three-toed Woodpecker and other woodpecker species. Be aware the lake in the area is private property.
County: Douglas
Directions: From Sedalia: head south on CO 67 for 36 miles to Westcreek. The best burn areas are further south along CO 67.
Dates of Access: Open all year
Hours: Daylight hours
Ownership: USFS
Admission: Free
Restrictions: Be careful of falling trees in the burned area, and private property at the northern end of the areas described here.
Parking: Gravel parking areas and roadside parking
Lodging: Primitive camping nearby
Handicapped Access: None
Latitude: 39.15305
Longitude: -105.16304
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Contact Info:
Colorado Birding: https://coloradocountybirding.org/BySite.aspx?SiteID=63&CountyID=19
Amenities
| Restrooms | No |
| Drinking Fountain | No |
| Gravel Trails | Yes |
| Paved Trails | No |
| Platform/Blind | No |
| Boardwalk | No |
| Concession | No |
| Visitor Center | No |
| Gift Shop | No |
| Primitive | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Picnic | No |
| Hunting | Yes |
| Fishing | No |