Established Camping
Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area
About
Colorado's state wildlife areas (SWAs) are state- or privately-owned lands that offer wildlife-related recreation to the public. While most activities focus on hunting and fishing, each SWA has different allowed activities, based on location and available resources. These parcels of SWA land are paid for by sportspeople and managed under state law by Colorado Parks and Wildlife employees for the benefit of wildlife. Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages about 350 SWA lands around the state.
A Colorado hunting or fishing license or SWA pass is required to access state wildlife areas. An SWA pass is not required for those who already hold a current and valid hunting or fishing license.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds visitors to check current hunting, fishing and land use regulations when planning to visit a State Wildlife Area. Refer to the Recreational Lands Brochure, as well as the Fishing and Hunting Regulation Brochures located on the Regulations Brochures Page.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
promising, but
completely dried up when I visited in May '22. This is probably a nice little fishing spot at times. Right now it just seems small and depressing.
Great fishing and beautiful views of the lake
A quiet spot to camp for the night and great sunset views. Lots of wildlife and ok fishing on the banks. Very open to the elements, so it can get pretty windy. Out of the way of everything, which in my opinion is a good thing.
Location
Rio Blanco Lake State Wildlife Area is located in Colorado
Coordinates
40.09218269 N
108.209478 W