CHEW WINTER CAMP WILDERNESS STUDY AREA

Values

The Chew Winter Camp WSA consists of ridgetops on the slopes of Douglas Mountain trending southward to the Yampa River in the adjacent Dinosaur National Monument. Vegetation consists mainly of ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper woodlands, sagebrush, and native grass communities. Fauna includes fox, coyote, black bear, mountain lion, mule deer, elk, raptors and songbirds, gopher snakes, and western diamondbacks. The rugged topography, dense vegetation, low recreation use and remoteness of this WSA result in outstanding opportunities for solitude. There area offers opportunities for deer and elk hunting, camping, sightseeing, hiking, backpacking and horseback riding off trail.

Visitation Information

The Chew Winter Camp WSA is located in Moffat County, approximately 50 miles west of Maybell and 80 miles west of Craig.

Visitor Advisory

Total Area: 1,232 acres

Elevation Range: ~6,700 to ~7,300 feet

BLM Field Office: Little Snake

Designated: 1980 (Wilderness Study Area)