| National Forests |
| | The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | | The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are a combination of separate National Forests located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. These three combined Forests cover 3,161,912 acres of public land in the central and southern Rocky Mountains and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all visitors. | |
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| Wilderness Areas |
| | West Elk Wilderness Area | | This area encompasses more than 176,000 acres on the Gunnison National Forest. The area is Colorado's fifth largest wilderness area and offers a variety of recreation for visitors. | |
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| Wildlife Preserves & Refuges |
| | Almont Triangle State Wildlife Area | | This refuge is located in Gunnison County at the elevation of 8,000 feet. It contains over 640 acres of grasslands. There is no water in this area. | |
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| | Beaver Reservoir State Wildlife Area | | This remote wildlife area sits high in the headwaters of Minnesota Creek on the western slopes of Mount Gunnison. The road to the site is steep and nearly impassable when it snows. | |
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| | McCluskey State Wildlife Area | | This wildlife area provides an important winter area for mule dear. Hunting opportunities include elk, bear, grouse, and rabbit. | |
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| | Roeber State Wildlife Area | | This wildlife area provides an important winter area for mule deer. Hunting opportunities include elk, bear, grouse, and rabbit. | |
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