| Facilities: Lake Avery, nearby Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area, has a camping area, shaded picnic spots, restrooms, and a boat ramp. Best Time To Visit: Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area is open to the public July 15 through November. Since this area is a very important big game winter range, it is closed to the public for the remainder of the year. Fees: There are no fees to enter this area, but hunting/fishing permits will require a fee. Accessibility: This area has limited handicap accessibility. Rules: Users of wildlife areas are reminded to check current hunting, fishing, and land use regulations when planning to use an area for any purpose. Some areas are restricted to foot & horseback travel.Directions: To get to Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area from Steamboat Springs: take US_40 to Colorado-14, travel to Meeker. From Meeker travel 6.3 miles east on County Road 8 and look for the DOW sign. A dirt road leads to the western end of the property. Map: Click here for a map to Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area. | 
