Located in the northwestern part of the state, covered by much of the Routt National Forest this unit holds healthy herds of both mule deer and elk. With the Flat Tops Wilderness being part of the unit, it gives hunters a chance to hunt some unique terrain.

The Flat Top Mountains run from north to south on the western half of the unit, which is part if the Routt National Forest. They have peaks reaching well above timberline at 11,500 feet. The Flat Tops Wilderness is in the southwestern part of the unit. Between the mountain peaks and the valley is covered in rolling ridges and creek drainages covered in conifer and aspen forest.

Primitive four-wheel drive roads and ATV trails branch off a few well-maintained roads that access much of the national forest land. Wilderness and backcountry trails are marked for hiking and horseback riding. Some of the middle and lower elevations are private land.

Low elevations—Flats with rolling hills covered in sagebrush, grass, ponderosa and oak brush. Middle elevations—Mostly spruce and fir trees mixed with large, scattered aspen groves along with flats covered with grass and wildflowers on ridge tops. High elevations—Steep slopes leading to the flat mountain tops above timberline that are covered in grass, wildflowers, and loose rock scrabble.

To camp in the wilderness and much of the high country, you must backpack or pack in with horses. Good camping sites on public land along roads are near hunting areas, so expect to see other hunters. Yampa, located on the east side of the unit has lodging and supplies.