Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit

Wildlife Preserves & Refuges


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Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit has 4,481 acres of camping, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. This mountainous area has elevations from 6,200 to 8,600 feet. Deer, elk, mountain lions, blue grouse, rabbits, and doves can be spotted and hunted in this State Wildlife Area. This area is also the home to the endangered Preble's meadow jumping mouse. Many different streams run through this area where there is opportunities in brown and rainbow trout fishing. The best time to catch the big ones here are in the spring when they migrate upriver.

Facilities: Camping is allowed and restrooms are in the parking areas of Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to visit Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit.

Best Time To Visit: Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit is closed to public access from March through Memorial Day.

Fees: There are no fees to enter a State Wildlife Area. There are fees to obtain fishing and hunting licenses. Please contact the Denver office for further information.

Accessibility: This area is handicap accessible.

Rules: Motor vehicles permitted on established roads as posted. Horseback and bicycle riding restricted to designated roads and trails, except for horses used in hunting big game. Users of wildlife areas are reminded to check current hunting, fishing, and land use regulations when planning any type of recreational use in this State Wildlife Area.

Directions: To get to Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit from Fort Collins, take U.S. 287 west(left) on Cherokee Park Road to the parking area and access roads on the north (right) side of the County Road.

Address

Fort Collins Service Center

317 W. Prospect

Fort Collins, Colorado 80526

Phone
General: (970) 472-4300

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