Wildlife Viewing in Crested Butte, Colorado
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Crested Butte, Colorado
Wildlife Viewing
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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.
Wildlife viewing

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.
Wildlife viewing

Lake Irwin State Wildlife Area
This area is located high in the Gunnison National Forest just west of Crested Butte. The forests are thick with giant spruce and fir. Fishing is popular at this lake.
Wildlife viewingFishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedToiletsPotable drinking water

McCluskey State Wildlife Area
This wildlife area provides an important winter area for mule dear. Hunting opportunities include elk, bear, grouse, and rabbit.
Wildlife viewingParking

Paonia Reservoir
This State Park is common for all types of watercraft. Primitive camping is available. There is a short period of fishing in the reservoir from mid-June to mid-August for northern pike only.
Wildlife viewingFishingPicnic tableRV campingTent campingHandicapped AccessToiletsFees are chargedBoat launch

Roeber State Wildlife Area
This wildlife area provides an important winter area for mule deer. Hunting opportunities include elk, bear, grouse, and rabbit.
Wildlife viewingHandicapped Access

Spring Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area
This reservoir lies in a long valley cradled by 12,000 foot peaks. Fishing is a popular pastime here.
Wildlife viewingFishing

Spruce Campground
This campground, located within the Paonia State Park, offers eight individual campsites for tents or trailers/RV's. These are primitive sites; there is no drinking water nearby.
Wildlife viewingRV campingTent campingFishingHorses are allowedHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowedHandicapped AccessToiletsFees are chargedPicnic table

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.
Wildlife viewingHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed
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Wildlife Viewing In State Parks

Paonia State Park
This State Park is common for all types of watercraft. Primitive camping is available.
Wildlife viewingPicnic tableFishingToiletsPotable drinking waterHandicapped Access
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Wildlife Viewing In Wilderness Areas

Raggeds Wilderness
The Raggeds Wilderness encompasses more than 59,000 acres on the Gunnison National Forest. The area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for visitors.
Wildlife viewingFishingHiking is allowed

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.
Wildlife viewingHorses are allowedFishingHiking is allowedMountain bikes are allowed
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