The 2,000-acre Badger Basin State Wildlife Area is located around the community of Hartsel along the Middle and South Forks of the South Platte River. This State Wildlife Area only allows fishing and no facilities are provided. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for a map of designated parking areas. To reach the multiple parking areas for this State Wildlife Area, go east or west from Hartsel on Hwy. 24 or north and south along Hwy. 9.