Bird Watching in Steamboat Springs, Colorado
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Bird Watching

Cowdrey Lake State Wildlife Area
This lake is heavily stocked lake with rainbow trout. Wwinter ice fishing is also available here.
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Delaney Butte Lakes State Wildlife Area
One of these three lakes is classified as "Gold Medal Water", one of only two lakes with such a distinct fishing classification in Colorado.
BirdwatchingFishingWildlife viewingBoat launchToilets

Desert Voices Nature Trail
The trail is about 1 1/2 miles long round trip and is moderately difficult. This trail is close to the Dinosaur Quarry and is a particularly good trail to visit after viewing the bones and exhibits at the quarry.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedFishingFees are chargedInterpretive signs

Diamond J State Wildlife Area
Two rivers run through this State Wildlife Area where hunting and fishing areas are available.
BirdwatchingFishingToilets

Dinosaur National Monument
Visit Dinosaur National Monument to see the dinosaur bones at the Dinosaur Quarry. Dinosaur National Monument contains 210,000 acres of some of the most rugged and beautiful mountain and canyon country in the west. Opportunities also exist for white water boat trips, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, bird watching and more!
BirdwatchingFishingHiking is allowedTent campingRV campingPets must be kept on leashVisitor centerFees are chargedHandicapped AccessToiletsPotable drinking water

Echo Park Campground
This campground is located within 40 miles of headquarters for the Dinosaur National Monument. There are a total of 21 individual camping sites here, all designated for tents.
BirdwatchingTent campingFishingHiking is allowedFees are chargedHandicapped AccessPotable drinking waterToilets

Encampment River Wilderness Area
Here in the northernmost extension of the Southern Rocky Mountains, the Encampment River flows north out of Colorado. Fishing, hiking, and backcountry camping are popular recreational activities here.
BirdwatchingFishingHiking is allowedWildlife viewingHorses are allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowed

Geology Trail
This trail is located adjacent to the Quarry Visitor Center. It is 0.75 miles in length and is an easy to moderate walk with several short, steep sections.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedFishingPotable drinking waterToiletsFees are chargedVisitor center

Green River Campground
This campground is located within five miles of the Dinosaur Quarry. There are 88 individual camping sites available for tents or trailers/RV's. This campground is open during the winter, but the water is turned off.
BirdwatchingRV campingTent campingFishingHiking is allowedToiletsPotable drinking waterPicnic tableFees are charged

Harpers Corner Trail
At the end of Harpers Corner Road is this 2 mile long round trip trail that is moderately difficult.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedFees are charged

Irish Canyon Wilderness
Irish Canyon is a relatively small, remote and highly scenic canyon. Twelve of the twenty-two geological formations found in the eastern end of the Uintah Mountains occur here. Hiking, camping, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing are all available here.
BirdwatchingMountain bikes are allowedWildlife viewingToiletsPotable drinking waterPicnic table

Lake John State Wildlife Area
This is the most popular reservoir in this county, mainly because it produces trophy-sized trout.
BirdwatchingFishingBoat launchToiletsPicnic table

Little Snake State Wildlife Area
Rolling hills dominate the landscape as gulches provide food, water, shelter & cover for a large population of deer, pronghorn antelope & sage grouse. Deer, elk, Waterfowl and other small game may be spotted here.
BirdwatchingWildlife viewing

Lower Campground
This campground, located within the Lake Pearl State Park, provides 15 individual sites for tents or trailers/RV's. These sites do not have any hook-ups.
BirdwatchingRV campingTent campingWildlife viewingFishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedHandicapped AccessPicnic tablePotable drinking waterToiletsFees are charged

Meeker Pasture State Wildlife Area
This is one of four separate wildlife areas which are utilized extensively in the White River Valley. This smaller area straddles the White River offering a 0.25 mile stretch of access for fishing.
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Pearl Lake
Excellent fly and lure fishing is available at the park where native cutthroat trout flash their red throats when pulled from the water.
BirdwatchingFishingWildlife viewingRV campingTent campingPicnic tableCross country skiers are allowedPotable drinking waterBoat launchFees are chargedHandicapped AccessToilets

Pearl Lake State Park
This area, nestled in the mountains north of Steamboat Springs, offers peace and quiet in a lush forest setting. Fishing, wakeless boating, and camping are among the most popular activities at this State Park.
BirdwatchingPicnic tableFishingCross country skiers are allowedWildlife viewingToiletsFees are chargedPotable drinking waterHandicapped Access

Plug Hat Trail
This is another short trail along the Harpers Corner Road. It is 0.25 miles in length and an easy walk.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedFishingFees are charged

Richard State Wildlife Area
This State Wildlife Area is situated just south of the Lake John State Wildlife Area.
BirdwatchingFishingWildlife viewingHandicapped Access

River Trail
This is a one-mile in length trail that connects the Green River and Split Mountain campgrounds. This is a great early morning or late evening moderate walk along the Green River.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedFishingFees are charged

Seymour Lake State Wildlife Area
The reservoir at this State wildlife Area is stocked annually with rainbow trout.
BirdwatchingFishingWildlife viewingToiletsBoat launchParking

Sound of Silence Trail
This trail is close to the Dinosaur Quarry and is about 21/2 miles long round trip.
BirdwatchingHiking is allowedFishingPotable drinking waterFees are chargedToiletsVisitor center

Upper Campground
This campground, located within the Lake Pearl State Park, provides 23 individual sites for tents or trailers/RV's. These sites do not have any hook-ups.
BirdwatchingRV campingTent campingWildlife viewingFishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedATV are allowedPotable drinking waterToiletsFees are chargedHandicapped AccessPicnic table

Walden Reservoir State Wildlife Area
Wildlife watching is plentiful at this location during the warmer months.
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Yampa River State Wildlife Area
Trout fishing is possible, but the northern pikes are what are really biting. This State Wildlife Area is a nice place to launch a canoe and float into the town of Craig.
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