Information About Wildlife Viewing In Crested Butte, Colorado
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Crested Butte, Colorado
Wildlife Viewing

Almont Triangle State Wildlife Area - Mammals
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.

Beaver Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Mammals
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.

Lake Irwin State Wildlife Area - Mammals
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.

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

Paonia Reservoir - Mammals
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.

Paonia State Park - Wildlife Viewing In State Parks
This State Park is common for all types of watercraft. Primitive camping is available.

Raggeds Wilderness - Wildlife Viewing In Wilderness Areas
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.

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

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

Spruce Campground - Mammals
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.

West Elk Wilderness Area - Mammals, Wildlife Viewing In Wilderness Areas
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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