The 1,655-acre Tomahawk State Wildlife Area is located northwest of Hartsel along the Middle Fork of the South Platte River. Fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing are allowed in accordance with state regulations but no facilities are provided. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website for a map of designated parking areas. To reach the State Wildlife Area from Hartsel, Read more...

The 17,429-acre James Mark Jones State Wildlife Area spans a large portion of South Park north of Hartsel. Hunting and wildlife viewing are allowed in accordance with state regulations but no facilities are provided. This State Wildlife Area is closed to the public from January 1 to May 1 of each year. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website Read more...

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 Read more...