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Bird Watching Aspen Grove Campground This campground has 27 pull-through and back-in sites with centrally located water pumps and vault toilets. These sites do NOT have hook-ups. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Bookcliff Campground This campground offers 30 individual campsites for tents, trailers, or RV's. None of the sites have any hook-ups. There are two lakes at the park; Highline Lake is designated for water-skiers and boaters, and Mack Mesa Lake is designated for wakeless boating only. Both lakes offer great fishing. Early Settlers Campground This campground offers 33 pull-through and back-in sites with electrical and water hook-ups. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Highline Lake Largemouth bass and bluegill have been stocked and warm water fishing is expected to improve soon. Warm-water fish, such as bass and crappie, are found in both lakes. Highline Lake State Park There are two lakes at the park; Highline Lake is designated for water-skiers and boaters, and Mack Mesa Lake is designated for wakeless boating only. Both lakes offer great fishing. Highline Lake Trail This trail is a 3.5-mile loop around the lake and features excellent shore bird and mule deer viewing opportunities. This trail has a gravel surface and accommodates hiking and mountain bikes. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area This area provides nice views of the Colorado River. Canada geese and a variety of other ducks are also common here. Jerry Creek Reservoirs State Wildlife Area Largemouth bass and bluegills are the best fish to catch here. This is a catch and release area. Mack Mesa Lake Largemouth bass and bluegill have been stocked and warm water fishing is expected to improve soon. Warm-water fish, such as bass and crappie, are found in both lakes. Mack Mesa Trail This trail is a 0.5-mile loop around the lake and features excellent shore bird and mule deer viewing opportunities. This trail has a gravel surface and accommodates hiking and mountain bikes. Oak Point Campground This campground has 39 pull-through and back-in sites with centrally located water pumps and vault toilets. These sites do NOT have hook-ups. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Pioneer Campground This campground offers 10 walk-in tent sites and 5 rustic cabins with centrally located water pumps and vault toilets. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Plateau Creek State Wildlife Area This SWA measure 1,350 acres and provides opportunities to hunt deer, elk, and turkey. Camping is permitted during the big-game season. Access is difficult in wet weather. Vega Reservoir Brooks, browns, cutthroat, cutbow, and rainbow trout are plentiful in the Vega reservoir. Vega State Park Along with several campgrounds in the park, the lake offers great boating, water-skiing and fishing. Excellent ice fishing and snowmobiling have made Vega State Park popular with both winter and summer crowds. Visitors may access trails atop Grand Mesa for hiking, trail biking and four-wheeling in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Walker State Wildlife Area The State Wildlife Area is primarily used for wildlife viewing. Hunting and camping are prohibited. Fishing is not available. Return to Top of Page Mammals Aspen Grove Campground This campground has 27 pull-through and back-in sites with centrally located water pumps and vault toilets. These sites do NOT have hook-ups. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Colorado National Monument This area provides a unique display of scenery. Camping, hiking, wildlife viewing, and photography are all available. Early Settlers Campground This campground offers 33 pull-through and back-in sites with electrical and water hook-ups. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area This area provides nice views of the Colorado River. Canada geese and a variety of other ducks are also common here. Oak Point Campground This campground has 39 pull-through and back-in sites with centrally located water pumps and vault toilets. These sites do NOT have hook-ups. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Pioneer Campground This campground offers 10 walk-in tent sites and 5 rustic cabins with centrally located water pumps and vault toilets. This campground is located within the Vega State Park, near the Vega Reservoir. Plateau Creek State Wildlife Area This SWA measure 1,350 acres and provides opportunities to hunt deer, elk, and turkey. Camping is permitted during the big-game season. Access is difficult in wet weather. Saddlehorn Campground This campground is situated near the visitor center in a pinon-juniper scrub forest. Each site offers a table, charcoal grill, and access to drinking water and restrooms. Vega Reservoir Brooks, browns, cutthroat, cutbow, and rainbow trout are plentiful in the Vega reservoir. Walker State Wildlife Area The State Wildlife Area is primarily used for wildlife viewing. Hunting and camping are prohibited. Fishing is not available. Return to Top of Page Wildlife Viewing In State Parks Vega State Park Along with several campgrounds in the park, the lake offers great boating, water-skiing and fishing. Excellent ice fishing and snowmobiling have made Vega State Park popular with both winter and summer crowds. Visitors may access trails atop Grand Mesa for hiking, trail biking and four-wheeling in the summer, and cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. Return to Top of Page Wildlife Viewing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness Study Area The Black Ridge wilderness totals 75,500 acres and features the largest concentration of natural arches in Colorado. Wildlife viewing, hiking, and bird spotting are available here. Return to Top of Page

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