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| Basalt State Wildlife Area | | This refuge is located in Eagle County and contains 4,706 acres of wetlands. Recreation includes wildlife and birdwatching, fishing, hunting, photography, day hiking, picnicking, an outdoor shooting range open to public, and camping only during big game seasons. |
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| Carbondale State Wildlife Area | | This State Wildlife Area is a drift boat launching site and parking area on the Roaring Fork River just below the bridge at Carbondale. |
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| Coke Oven State Wildlife Area | | This wildlife area covers a meadow near the base of Stellar Peak. A row of antique coke ovens stands at the edge of the meadow from the coal mining operations of the early 1900's. This area is best known for its black bear hunting. |
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| Eagle River State Wildlife Area | | The Eagle River State Wildlife Area is a string of leases that provides five miles of fishing access on the river. No other activities are permitted here. |
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| Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area | | A large portion of this SWA lies in the valley of the lower Garfield Creek. Garfield Creek flows north from Sunlight Peak to the Colorado River. |
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| Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area | | These small ponds are located near the river just east of town and were created during the construction of I-70. The local community of Gypsum uses these ponds as a means of teaching their young outdoor enjoyment. |
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| West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area | | Straddling many miles of the West Fork and the Middle Fork of Rifle Creek, this wildlife area guards a good portion of the drainages from encroaching development. |
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