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Bird Watching Centennial Valley State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area is closely managed for quality waterfowl hunting. Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit This area has 4,481 acres of camping, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Upper Unit This area has 4,960 acres of camping, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. Comanche Peak Wilderness Area With 66,791-acres, this area was named after its prominent 12,702 foot peak, which is its highest point. Crow Valley Recreation Area There are ten sites for family camping, three for group camping, a group picnic area, and an education center located here. All campsites are suitable for RV camping. Douglas Lake State Wildlife Area This is the largest State Wildlife Area in the farmlands north of Fort Collins. The lake at this State Wildlife Area is stocked with rainbow trout. Frank State Wildlife Area Catfish and smallmouth bass fishing is the main recreation for this State Wildlife area. Lonetree Reservoir State Wildlife Area Lonetree State Wildlife Area's fishery has been called one of the best warm water fishery on the Front Range. Rawah Wilderness Area The Rawah Wilderness Area preserves a 76,394-acre area located on the east side of the Medicine Bow Mountains in north central Colorado. This area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all season. Wellington Reservoir #4 & Smith Lake State Wildlife Area There are several small reservoirs along the river in this State Wildlife Area that are stocked with warm water fish. Wellington State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area is heavily used for waterfowl hunting. Return to Top of Page Wildlife Viewing In National Forests Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and The Pawnee National Grassland The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland encompass roughly 1.5 million acres of public land in the Rocky Mountains, foothills and short grass prairie of north central Colorado. This area offers a wide variety of recreation for all types of visitors. Return to Top of Page Wildlife Viewing In Wilderness Areas Comanche Peak Wilderness Area With 66,791-acres, this area was named after its prominent 12,702 foot peak, which is its highest point. Rawah Wilderness Area The Rawah Wilderness Area preserves a 76,394-acre area located on the east side of the Medicine Bow Mountains in north central Colorado. This area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all season. Return to Top of Page Wildlife Viewing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges Bliss State Wildlife Area Steep canyon walls that lead down to the Poudre River run through this 460 acre area where there are hunting and fishing opportunities. Centennial Valley State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area is closely managed for quality waterfowl hunting. Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Middle Unit This area has 4,481 acres of camping, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. Cherokee State Wildlife Area-Upper Unit This area has 4,960 acres of camping, wildlife viewing, and hunting opportunities. Douglas Lake State Wildlife Area This is the largest State Wildlife Area in the farmlands north of Fort Collins. The lake at this State Wildlife Area is stocked with rainbow trout. Dowdy Lake State Wildlife Area Wildlife viewing, fishing, and hunting are some of the things available in this area. Frank State Wildlife Area Catfish and smallmouth bass fishing is the main recreation for this State Wildlife area. Hohnholz Lakes State Wildlife Area Hunting, fishing and wildlife watching is plentiful in this State Wildlife Area. Lonetree Reservoir State Wildlife Area Lonetree State Wildlife Area's fishery has been called one of the best warm water fishery on the Front Range. Wellington Reservoir #4 & Smith Lake State Wildlife Area There are several small reservoirs along the river in this State Wildlife Area that are stocked with warm water fish. Wellington State Wildlife Area This State Wildlife Area is heavily used for waterfowl hunting. West Lake State Wildlife Area Wildlife viewing, fishing, and camping are some of the things available in this area. Return to Top of Page

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