WonderLust guidebook
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Otto's Fairplay
450 US Highway 285Fishing/Sightseeing
Antero Reservoir in Park County is well known among Colorado fisherman. It’s situated in South Park just west of Hartsel, an area known for its excellent lakes and rivers.
The reservoir is open to boating seasonally and fishing year round. Its shallowness make it relatively warm for its elevation at nearly 9,000 feet. The Spanish word for “first” is the root of Antero, named so because it’s the the first upstream dam from the Continental Divide on the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.
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Antero Reservoir
Antero Reservoir in Park County is well known among Colorado fisherman. It’s situated in South Park just west of Hartsel, an area known for its excellent lakes and rivers.
The reservoir is open to boating seasonally and fishing year round. Its shallowness make it relatively warm for its elevation at nearly 9,000 feet. The Spanish word for “first” is the root of Antero, named so because it’s the the first upstream dam from the Continental Divide on the Middle Fork of the South Platte River.
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, drive 5 miles north on Highway 9 to the access road and turn right, then drive half a mile to the parking area.
Tomahawk State Wildlife Area
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, drive 5 miles north on Highway 9 to the access road and turn right, then drive half a mile to the parking area.
This 2,500 surface-acre reservoir offers anglers Gold Medal opportunities for shoreline, fly fishing, belly boating or trolling in a peaceful, scenic setting with views of the Collegiates as a backdrop. Birding & waterfowl hunting are also popular.
Spinney Mountain State Park
4229 County Road 92This 2,500 surface-acre reservoir offers anglers Gold Medal opportunities for shoreline, fly fishing, belly boating or trolling in a peaceful, scenic setting with views of the Collegiates as a backdrop. Birding & waterfowl hunting are also popular.
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Zuccaro's Kitchen
12787 U.S. 24