Quick Tips
- Koshare Indian Kiva and Museum, La Junta
- Walsenburg Mining Museum
- Bobwhite and scaled quail sand sage areas
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 140"-160" | 170"+ |
| Whitetail Deer | 130"-150" | 150"+ |
| Elk | 270"-300" | 300"+ |
| Antelope | 65"-75" | 75"+ |
On The Ground
Southeast of Walsenburg is an open prairie and canyon system that leads into the Apishapa River. Mule deer, antelope and a few elk roam this land.
Trophy class mule deer or antelope are found more often in adjacent areas than in this unit.
Terrain
A flat prairie broken up by buttes, plateaus, mesas, hills and major canyons.
Roughly 576 square miles
10.9% public land
Elevations from 4,772-6,576 feet
Vegetation
Areas of shortgrass prairie, blue grama and buffalo grass, as well as sagebrush, yucca, prickly cactus and sandsage. Juniper/pinyon hills, ridges and plateaus and some dryland farming and cottonwoods along creek bed.
Access
This area is east of Interstate 25 and south of US Highway 10, connecting to a county and secondary road system that leads to private, state and BLM lands. Apishapa North, 18,880 acres, is south off of US Highway 10 on County Road 90. Motor vehicles are prohibited outside of designated parking areas. Flat Top Butte, 2,052 acres, is east at exit 34 off of Interstate 25 on County Road 60.
Camping and Lodging
BLM lands provide camping on about 1,280 acres in the west and northeast portions. Walsenburg and Trinidad along Interstate 25 and La Junta east on US Highway 50 provide a variety of motels, gas, diesel and medical facilities.
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