• Hecla Junction Hecla •

diversity makes for a very popular stretch of . of stretch popular very a for makes diversity

• Ruby Mountain Ruby •

the river. The in this section range from Class II-V, and this this and II-V, Class from range section this in rapids The river. the elcome to the Headwaters Recreation Camping Picnicking

Campgrounds

other recreational activities such as picnicking along the banks of of banks the along picnicking as such activities recreational other Area (AHRA), one of the nation’s most popular

This section is ideal for and fishing alike, as well as for for as well as alike, fishing and rafting for ideal is section This Camping is allowed in designated sites by reservation only at Picnicking is permitted throughout the Arkansas Headwaters

(Managed by Salida.) by (Managed locations for whitewater rafting and

from the river banks while an abundance of birds soar overhead. overhead. soar birds of abundance an while banks river the from

Recreation Area ends at . Park. State Pueblo Lake at ends Area Recreation all AHRA campgrounds. Reservations may be made the day of Recreation Area except in designated campsites. There are

• Salida Whitewater Park Park Whitewater Salida •

wildlife. Herds of bighorn sheep and deer silently drink drink silently deer and sheep bighorn of Herds wildlife. and home to the most commercially rafted river in the

The Arkansas Headwaters Headwaters Arkansas The W

arrival or up to six months in advance. Advance reservations tables and grills available at select developed sites or one can

The section between Vallie Bridge and Parkdale is teeming with with teeming is Parkdale and Bridge Vallie between section The • Slaughterhouse •

Photos by the Numbers. the by Photos © JW WILDER , the Arkansas River! Tumbling 4,650’ in 152

ers and do not trespass. not do and ers are recommended due to demand and spotty cellular/data enjoy an impromptu picnic near the river. Picnic areas do not

• Big Bend Big •

• Five Points Five • miles, boaters can find anything from roaring Class IV and

land. Please respect landown- respect Please land. service throughout the AHRA. have potable water or trash services. Please take trash with you

• Stone Bridge Stone • (Boat in/Walk in) in/Walk (Boat

• Vallie Bridge Bridge Vallie • V rapids, to milder Class II and III sections, which are ideal

here is bordered by private private by bordered is here when you leave. Please park in designated parking areas. A Campgrounds

• Hecla Junction Hecla • for beginner and family trips. AHRA also offers a world-class

fallen trees. Most of the river river the of Most trees. fallen daily park pass is required to picnic in fee sites.

• Ruby Mountain Mountain Ruby •

• Parkdale • trout fishery and sightseeing within the Upper Arkansas

head and overhanging/ and dams head

• Fisherman’s Bridge Fisherman’s • • Old Parkdale Old • • Maytag •

still necessary to avoid low- avoid to necessary still River as well as abundant opportunities for camping,

• Bootlegger • • Lazy J Lazy •

• Buena Vista Whitewater Park Park Whitewater Vista Buena •

(Managed by Buena Vista.) Buena by (Managed To book a site: Passes, Permits, Fees

however, caution and skill are are skill and caution however, picnicking, hiking, wildlife watching, horseback riding,

• Spikebuck • • Creek Texas •

River Access Sites Access River Fee sites within the recreation area have improvements and

The slower pace of the river also makes for excellent ; canoeing; excellent for makes also river the of pace slower The mountain biking and OHV travel. By phone: 1-800-244-5613 • Lower Lower • • Ford Crossing Ford •

Buena Vista to Salida to Vista Buena services, and either a daily or annual State Parks • Five 1/2 Points 1/2 Five • • Fern Leaf Leaf Fern •

viewing and great fishing. great and viewing The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is a landmark Online: www.cpwshop.com

pass is required to use them. Developed campsites require

• Five Points Five • • Lone Pine Lone • (Class III-V) water to Buena Vista. Buena to water III-V) (Class

of wildlife. Therefore, this stretch of river offers fantastic wildlife wildlife fantastic offers river of stretch this Therefore, wildlife. of cooperative effort between Colorado Parks & Wildlife

• Salt Lick Lick Salt •

• Loma Linda Loma • an additional fee for a camping permit. All fees collected Pine Creek, the Arkansas offers boaters technically challenging challenging technically boaters offers Arkansas the Creek, Pine

its banks create a “” that is home to an abundance abundance an to home is that zone” “riparian a create banks its (CPW), the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the

• Pinnacle Rock Pinnacle • • Trading Post Trading Canyon •

row canyon that is home to Pine Creek rapids (Class V-VI). Below Below V-VI). (Class rapids Creek Pine to home is that canyon row are returned to the area for its operation, maintenance and

Class I-II water. Cottonwood, willow and water-loving plants along along plants water-loving and willow Cottonwood, water. I-II Class US Forest Service (USFS). Browns Canyon National Monument

• Cottonwood • • Vallie Bridge Vallie •

Below Granite, the river changes dramatically as it flows into a nar- a into flows it as dramatically changes river the Granite, Below improvement.

Arkansas changes into a quiet, meandering river with with river plains great meandering quiet, a into changes Arkansas Through this partnership, River Access Sites Access River

and sometimes forested with Douglas fir and Englemann spruce. spruce. Englemann and fir Douglas with forested sometimes and The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area (AHRA) includes

Centennial Park near the 4th Street Bridge. Below Cañon City, the the City, Cañon Below Bridge. Street 4th the near Park Daily park passes can be purchased at self-service dispensers stretch flows fairly quietly between banks that are sometimes open open sometimes are that banks between quietly fairly flows stretch the agencies provide visitors

Vallie Bridge to Parkdale to Bridge Vallie portions of Browns Canyon National Monument, which

The Whitewater & Recreation Park (WKRP) is located at at located is (WKRP) Park Recreation & Kayak Whitewater The at fee sites or at the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area scattering huge boulders across the river bottom. At first, this upper upper this first, At bottom. river the across boulders huge scattering with outstanding recreation

From the peaks to was designated in February 2015 and encompasses a rugged The river below Leadville formed when ancient glacial dams broke, broke, dams glacial ancient when formed Leadville below river The

river access. Boaters will find Class II-IV rapids in this segment. this in rapids II-IV Class find will Boaters access. river Visitor Center in Salida.

opportunities and care for landscape of stunning beauty and rich biodiversity. Browns • Swallows •

river, Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing easements also provide provide also easements fishing Wildlife and Parks ,

• Railroad Bridge Railroad • the nationally significant the prairies, the Annual passes allowing unlimited visits to all Colorado State banks and gravel bars. In addition to public land access along the the along access land public to addition In bars. gravel and banks • Blue Heron Blue • Canyon is notable because of its abundant wildlife such as

natural resources of the Upper

Campgrounds Parks and hunting and fishing licenses are also available at the

Anglers especially enjoy this segment – it offers deep pools, rock rock pools, deep offers it – segment this enjoy especially Anglers Arkansas River is a (Managed by Florence.) by (Managed • Florence Whitewater Park Park Whitewater Florence • elk, deer, mountain lions, black bears, golden and bald eagles,

canyon dotted with stands of pinon pine, juniper and oak brush. brush. oak and juniper pine, pinon of stands with dotted canyon .

• The Wall The • AHRA Visitor Center. Colorado residents 64 years of age or

(Managed by Buena Vista.) Buena by (Managed (Managed by Florence.) by (Managed • Pathfinder Park Park Pathfinder • and bighorn sheep. Access the monument through the Ruby

below Salida, the river flows into Bighorn Sheep Canyon, a granite granite a Canyon, Sheep Bighorn into flows river the Salida, below powerful influence,

older qualify for a discounted Aspen Leaf Pass. • Rapid #4 Rapid •

• Buena Vista Whitewater Park Whitewater Vista Buena • • MacKenzie Bridge Bridge MacKenzie • The Arkansas River begins The Salida Whitewater Park is located at the Salida Boat Ramp. Just Just Ramp. Boat Salida the at located is Park Whitewater Salida The Mountain or Hecla Junction Recreation Sites, float through

shaping lives and

• Arkansas River Placer River Arkansas •

• Tunnel View Tunnel • Several other state, federal and local agencies manage a variety • Raynolds • its 1,400-mile journey to the National Monument with a group of friends, or use one of (Boat in/Walk in) in/Walk (Boat Bridge Vallie •

• Numbers •

(Closed to private boaters.) private to (Closed • River Station Station River • the Mississippi among the of recreation sites in the Upper Arkansas Valley. Please note and • Grassy Knoll Grassy • landscapes... AHRA’s whitewater outfitters. • Rincon •

• Elephant Rock Elephant • Creek Pine • (Closed to commercial boaters.) commercial to (Closed • Centennial Park Park Centennial • loftiest peaks in the Rockies, abide by the requirements for use of these areas.

• Point Barr Point • including 14,433-foot Mt. (Managed by Cañon City.) Cañon by (Managed Park Whitewater City Cañon • • Railroad Bridge Railroad • Cabin Stone • • Salida East Salida •

River Access Sites Access River Elbert, the highest mountain • Riverside • Creek Clear • Campgrounds Safety

in Colorado. In 152 miles, the river tumbles 4,650 vertical • Rapid #6 Rapid • Chute Boat Granite •

• Vallie Bridge Vallie •

Cañon City to Lake Pueblo Lake to City Cañon feet through open valleys, boulder-strewn , and the Do not underestimate the power of the Arkansas River - enjoy

• Boulderfield • Rock Granite •

• Rincon • depths of the . it safely. Follow these tips for an enjoyable and safe experience:

taging this section of the river is very difficult. very is river the of section this taging • Rapid #5 1/2 #5 Rapid • Granite •

• Point Barr Point • • Water from the river and may look clear and clean

IV-V (extremely difficult) rapids. In addition, scouting and por- and scouting addition, In rapids. difficult) (extremely IV-V

• Kobe Kobe •

(Closed to commercial boaters.) commercial to (Closed Evidence of the first humans in the Upper Arkansas River

• Wellsville • but that does not mean it is safe to drink. Bring your own

note: within the gorge, the river gives you a wild ride, with Class Class with ride, wild a you gives river the gorge, the within note: Valley dates to at least 10,000 years ago. Attracted to the water, • Arkansas River Ranch Ranch River Arkansas • • Salida East Salida •

(Closed to commercial boaters.) commercial to (Closed drinking water.

Boaters who go to view the gorge from the bottom up should take take should up bottom the from gorge the view to go who Boaters wildlife, and climate of the area, these prehistoric people most (Managed by Salida.) by (Managed Park Whitewater Salida • • Hayden Ranch Ranch Hayden • (Closed to commercial boaters.) commercial to (Closed

the gorge. the • Even in calm water sections, the river has powerful currents

River Access Sites Access River likely used the valley to travel between the mountains and the

• Hayden Meadows Meadows Hayden • (Closed to commercial boaters.) commercial to (Closed

rock of the Royal Gorge Plateau, forming the 1,000-foot walls of of walls 1,000-foot the forming Plateau, Gorge Royal the of rock plains. Later, the Apaches, Utes, Arapahoes, , and and it is very cold. Salida to Vallie Bridge Vallie to Salida

• Crystal Lakes Lakes Crystal • (Closed to commercial boaters.) commercial to (Closed

ment. Over millions of years, the river carved through the hard hard the through carved river the years, of millions Over ment. followed many of these same migration routes. • When on the water, wear a properly-sized personal flotation River Access Sites Access River

Wildlife easements provide anglers with river access on private land. private on access river with anglers provide easements Wildlife

into the Royal Gorge, the Arkansas River’s most famous achieve- famous most River’s Arkansas the Gorge, Royal the into

offers prime trout fishing, and numerous Colorado Parks and and Parks Colorado numerous and fishing, trout prime offers In 1706, the Spaniard Juan de Ulibarri explored the region, device (PFD) designed for whitewater use.

Leadville to Buena Vista Buena to Leadville enters the Royal Gorge. From this peaceful spot, the river plunges plunges river the spot, peaceful this From Gorge. Royal the enters

though spectacular views remain. This stretch, called Big Bend, Bend, Big called stretch, This remain. views spectacular though followed a century later by . Trappers and

Parkdale Recreation Site provides public access before the river river the before access public provides Site Recreation Parkdale • Closely supervise children near the river.

Below Browns Canyon, the valley widens and the river calms calms river the and widens valley the Canyon, Browns Below traders explored and lived in relative solitude within the valley access sites and campgrounds. Please enjoy your visit. your enjoy Please campgrounds. and sites access

• Centennial Park Park Centennial •

(Managed by Cañon City/Closed to commercial boaters.) commercial to City/Closed Cañon by (Managed • All persons under the age of 13 swimming in the Arkansas can hike, backpack, camp, fish and view wildlife. view and fish camp, backpack, hike, can

the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, featuring both river river both featuring Area, Recreation Headwaters Arkansas the until 1859 when gold was discovered and prospectors poured

• River Station River • access to the Browns Canyon National Monument. Here, visitors visitors Here, Monument. National Canyon Browns the to access

you. Below, you will find a community-by-community tour of of tour community-by-community a find will you Below, you. into the area. River must wear a PFD (lifejacket) as required by regulation.

trip. Ruby Mountain, the canyon’s northern gateway, provides provides gateway, northern canyon’s the Mountain, Ruby trip. • Copper Gulch Copper • depths of the Royal Gorge, chances for adventure are all around around all are adventure for chances Gorge, Royal the of depths

although at any water level it is a beautiful and challenging river river challenging and beautiful a is it level water any at although • The river’s side canyons are subject to flash flooding. Avoid T

a rapid, hook a trout, watch a bighorn sheep or stare into the the into stare or sheep bighorn a watch trout, a hook rapid, a

• Parkdale • Leadville’s silver boom in the late 1870s led to a race between

The busiest stretch of river, Browns is a wild ride at high water, water, high at ride wild a is Browns river, of stretch busiest The

times. Whether you want to explore a ghost town, run run town, ghost a explore to want you Whether times. camping inside canyons, even those that seem very dry.

River Access Sites Access River the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad and the Santa Fe is Browns Canyon, a brown granite gorge of whitewater rapids. rapids. whitewater of gorge granite brown a Canyon, Browns is

geology, history, wildlife, scenery and just plain good good plain just and scenery wildlife, history, geology, If you anticipate a flash hazard, climb high to safety.

boat ramp. Beyond the river park, this stretch’s outstanding feature feature outstanding stretch’s this park, river the Beyond ramp. boat Railroad for the lucrative Upper Arkansas River Valley pper Arkansas River Valley is a treasure trove of of trove treasure a is Valley River Arkansas pper U he Parkdale to Cañon City Cañon to Parkdale The Buena Vista Whitewater Park is located at the Buena Vista Vista Buena the at located is Park Whitewater Vista Buena The railroad route. The Denver and Rio Grande won, and to this • On the highway, be alert for other vehicles slowing and turn- day the rails follow this same route along the river. ing into pull-outs and recreation sites located along the river.

Success Story COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE ocated within a three-hour drive of Colorado The Finer Points of Enjoying Your Visit to the Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Springs, Denver and other Front Range cities, the Upper Arkansas River Valley is the “backyard” Arkansas Headwaters toL millions of Colorado residents. In addition, international Fishing Wildlife Viewing Whitewater Boating River Ethics and national recognition of the area’s outstanding Eddies, ripples, deep pools ... the Arkansas With such spectacular surroundings and Bighorn sheep. The Arkansas is one of the world’s most popu- recreation opportunities and resources draws visitors here Recreation River within the AHRA is noted as a unlimited recreational opportunities, the As the lar whitewater for kayaking from across the U.S. and around the world. world-class fishery and provides an Arkansas River draws over 1 million visitors Arkansas River and rafting – with good reason. Clear excellent opportunity for anglers annually to the recreation area. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is managed Area flows from the water, dramatic scenery and rapids to test their skills at catching rated from beginner to expert lure

© AHRA through a unique, cooperative partnership between alpine highlands brown and . Both boaters from around the world. Please treat the AHRA, your fellow visitors, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau of Land to the prairie low- ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS browns and rainbows average 12 local residents with courtesy. Follow these basic Management, and the US Forest Service. Colorado lands, it attracts Within the recreation area, the river to 14 inches with the possibility of an rules: and sustains a changes character several times as it Parks and Wildlife and the BLM provide the primary occasional trophy catch. As a testament to variety of travels through the varied geologic • Respect the rights and property of management for the intensive recreation use as well as the excellent fishery, in 2014, Colorado Parks wildlife species. features, making for a variety of landowners and residents – do not trespass the area’s many resources. The partners have acquired and Wildlife (CPW) designated over 100 miles Many animals, boating experiences. With native on private land and keep noise down near important river access for the public and developed of the Arkansas River, from the such as mule deer, pronghorn antelope flows peaking in early June, and the homes. recreational facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, with the Lake Fork to Parkdale as a Gold and bighorn sheep live year-round in the Voluntary Flow Management Program boat ramps, wildlife viewing areas, fishing access sites and Medal Trout Fishery. valley. Other species, such as elk, or even providing supplemental water during the • Boaters, if possible, move to the other side OHV trails. The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, summer months, the Arkansas has an of the river, away from anglers and avoid Public fishing access is available on public moose are also found in the valley. In addi- National Forest Land, BLM managed public lands, Bureau tion, elusive bobcats and mountain lions extended boating season, reaching well playing in fishing holes. of Reclamation projects, State Wildlife Areas and various lands and on fishing easements crossing into mid to late August. private lands. Signs mark all public fishing are year-round residents, but are seen only • Dispose of trash and waste properly. If you easements together provide many of the outstanding occasionally. Many different species of Private Boaters resources and recreational opportunities found in the access points along the river. Refer to the map pack it in, please pack it out. Trash pickup in this brochure for more information about birds also inhabit and migrate through the costs time and money that could be much Upper Arkansas River Valley. State and federal agencies, The Arkansas can present tremendous fishing easements, AHRA recreation sites and valley – including the peregrine falcon and challenges to both novice and experienced better spent on other efforts. local governments, private organizations and individuals state wildlife areas. bald eagles. boaters. Be certain to get specific responsible for managing the land and resources of information about the section of river you • Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet. the Upper Arkansas River Valley work together in a Regulations vary along the river, so please be Watch for Colorado’s state mammal, the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, on the are interested in. Consult others who have partnership. The goal: certain you know the rules that apply to the boated there, know your abilities – and • Fires must be built within a permanent rocky slopes along the river in Bighorn to balance increasing areas you will be fishing. Fishing regulations carry and use safety equipment. All boats constructed fire grate or a portable fire Sheep Canyon along U.S. Highway 50 and recreation use and other and licenses are available at the AHRA Visitor (, and rafts) must have the container elevated off the ground with a two in Browns Canyon. Mid-morning and late inch+ rigid side (as required by regulation). demands with resource Center, Colorado Parks and Wildlife offices owner’s name and address written afternoon are prime times for bighorn Tend fires constantly and extinguish them protection – for what would and at numerous sporting goods stores legibly and clearly visible somewhere on the throughout the area. sheep viewing. When you see wildlife – when no longer needed. © AHRA craft. In addition, it is also recommended the Upper Arkansas River keep voices down, give the animals plenty Whitewater drop Valley be without water, that a telephone number be clearly • All campers camping outside of established Boaters and anglers share the river, with of space and allow them to go about their displayed on the boat. wildlife and wilderness? some sections of the river being more heavily business undisturbed. campgrounds, and all commercial boating boated than others. Most Commercial Outfitters trips must provide and use a portable toilet whitewater boating takes To find out more about the wild- Many commercial boating companies device capable of carrying human waste out of the AHRA (as required by regulation). place from mid-morning life of the Upper Arkansas River operate within the recreation area and Valley, stop by the Watchable to mid-afternoon and offer visitors the chance to experience the • Keep vehicles on existing roads and parking Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area therefore the best fishing Wildlife exhibits located at “wet side” of the river with experienced Arkansas River Ranch, Canyon areas, unless is typically early and late guides. AHRA encourages you to explore otherwise 307 W. Sackett Avenue • Salida, CO 81201 Trading Post, , in the day. High water in the Arkansas River first hand, be it a posted. (719) 539-7289 • E-mail: [email protected] the late and early Crystal Lakes, Fisherman’s wet and wild ride through Class III+ to mid-summer brings Bridge, Five Points, Hayden rapids, a relaxing float trip through calm • Follow specific cpw.state.co.us Meadows, Hayden Ranch, Visit Bureau of Land Management at www.blm.gov/co the most intense boating water, spending time enjoying one of the regulations

PENNY MEIERDIRK PENNY Hecla Junction, Kobe, or Ruby whitewater parks located in Buena Vista,

© © Visit the U.S. Forest Service at www.fs.usda.gov use, while fishing use posted at peaks both before and Mountain. Salida, Cañon City, Florence or a walk and individual

Rock climbing Numbers © the after high water. © TIM BROWN wade or float fishing trip in world-class trout locations. waters. Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado cpw.state.co.us through Colorado Lottery proceeds. CPW_SEAR_11K_3/20 Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Recreation Welcome to the Upper Arkansas River Valley, famous for its 14ers, whitewater, wilderness and wildlife. Site Facilities AHRA ManagedBoat Ramp/SlideCamping ChangingDispersed/Designated Facilities Fishing AccessHiking Horse/Mtn. BikeOHV Parking Picnic Tables/GrillsPortage TrailRestrooms River AccessScenic OverlookSpecial NeedsWatchable Fishing Wildlife Access Dispersed Camping The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area offers many fun and exciting activities. Arkansas River Placer Please: Arkansas River Ranch Copper Mountain Big Bend • know your skill level Blue Heron Bootlegger • be aware of risks involved in an activity Boulderfield Mt. Arkansas 13795' • be familiar with safety practices Buena Vista Whitewater Park Canyon Trading Post • equip yourself properly Cañon City Whitewater Park Centennial Park Clear Creek Collegiate Peaks Visitor Etiquette Copper Gulch Cottonwood Hundreds of thousands of visitors boat on the river each year, and close to a million people enjoy the Crystal Lakes recreation area. Courtesy and respect for others will make everyone’s experience more enjoyable. You Elephant Rock Fern Leaf Gulch 10,151 can minimize your impact and help us protect this valuable resource by observing the following guide- Fisherman’s Bridge Crystal Five Points Lakes lines: Five ½ Points 2 1 Florence Whitewater Park 3 • respect private property and don’t trespass Ford Crossing Hayden Meadows • keep noise down Granite Hayden Ranch • if you are boating, travel on opposite side of the river from anglers and avoid fishing holes Granite Boat Chute Arkansas River Ranch Granite Rock 4 Kobe • learn and practive Leave No Trace backcountry ethics, including pack it in/pack it out Grassy Knoll Hayden Meadows • use existing restroom facilities, or a portable toilet (groover), required by regulation Hayden Ranch Hecla Junction 5 Twin Lakes Village • stop only at well-established, well-used sites and avoid trampling streamside vegetation Kobe • build fires only in grills and fire pans, required by regulation Lazy J Granite Loma Linda Lone Pine 6 Granite Rock Lower Floodplain Granite Boat Chute Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area Visitor Center Maytag Clear Creek MacKenzie Bridge 8 7 Stone Cabin • Annual passes, regulations, and guide books are available at the AHRA Visitor Center. Numbers Pine Creek Old Parkdale Numbers • The AHRA Visitor Center is located on the corner of G Street and Sackett Avenue in Arkansas River Placer Parkdale e Rapid #4 downtown Salida, one block North of Highway 291. Pathfinder Park Numbers e Wall Pine Creek Rapid #5½ Pinnacle Rock Bouldereld Point Barr Rapid #6 Riverside Railroad Bridge Railroad Bridge Rapid #4 Rapid #5 ½ El. Rapid #6 9 Grassy Knoll 11 12 13 Elephant Rock For campground Raynolds Tunnel View Buena Vista Red Wall Collegiate Peaks Whitewater reservations, please call Rincon Scenic and Historic Byway Park River Station 10 Riverside 7,965' 1-800-244-5613 or online at Ruby Mountain www.cpwshop.com Salida Whitewater Park Salida East 14 Collegiate Peaks 15 Salt Lick Slaughterhouse Fisherman’s Bridge Spikebuck Stone Bridge Stone Cabin 16 Ruby Mountain 18 17 Swallows Browns Texas Creek Canyon National The Wall Monument Tunnel View Vallie Bridge Browns Creek Browns Canyon TH Wilderness Wellsville Study Area Browns 27 Canyon Hecla Junction LEGEND Peak 9,763' LEGEND 19 Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway 28 12,208' Stone Bridge River State Wildlife Areas/Fishing Easements (Jointly managed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Bureau 163 150 of Land Management, and the U.S. Forest Service) Paddock SWA Big Bend 11716' 20 Crystal Lake STL Fishing Easement Slaughterhouse 11386' Reddy SWA Fishing Easement 21 166 SalidaWhitewater Park 22 160 25 Box Creek STL Poncha Springs Visitor Center 7,083' Hardeman SWA Fishing Easement 23 24 Salida East Granite SWA Lower Parkdale Clear Creek SWA Wellsville Floodplain Five ½ Old Tiger Lily STL Fishing/ Easement Point Barr Points Parkdale Rincon Bighorn Sheep Canyon Copper Gulch Heckendorf SWA Monarch Crest Trail Red Wall Salt Lick Bootlegger 5,331' 29 Pinnacle Rock Buena Vista SWA Spikebuck River Five Points Station Harmon SWA 26 Maytag Cottonwood Raynolds Chubb Park Ranch STL Texas Creek MacKenzie Bridge Ford Crossing Lazy J Chubb Park Ranch SWA Vallie Centennial Miles Pathnder Blue Heron Johnson Village SWA Bridge Loma Park National Monument Border Fern Leaf Park 0 1 2 3 Champion SWA and Great Sand Dunes Linda Gulch National Park Lone Florence Bighorn Springs Pine Whitewater Park Ruby Mountain Canyon Trading Wright’s Lake SWA Post

Pridemore Fishing Easement

Road Swallows Big Bend SWA Swallows Mt. Ouray Fishing Easement Mt. Ouray SWA Frantz Lake SWA 30 SWA Sands Lake SWA Ogden/Treat SWA Skaguay Reservoir SWA Access for the Physically Challenged 28 Beaver Creek SWA The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area has fully accessible restroom facilities and at least one fully accessible campsite at each developed 29 Brush Hollow SWA campground, except for Salida East, Point Barr and Vallie Bridge (walk-in/boat-in only access). 30 Swallows /Pueblo SWA Select river access sites have fully accessible restroom facilities, complete with accessible parking spots. Please call 719-539-7289 or visit www.cpw.state.co.us for more information.