Public land that may allow hunting in Hinsdale County, Colorado
10 listed public land units overlap Hinsdale County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole Colorado unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan National Forest National Forest land | 1,866,013 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | La Plata County, Archuleta County + 7 more |
| Rio Grande National Forest National Forest land | 1,839,467 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Saguache County, Mineral County + 6 more |
| Gunnison National Forest National Forest land | 1,666,638 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Gunnison County, Saguache County + 3 more |
| Uncompahgre National Forest National Forest land | 952,990 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Montrose County, Mesa County + 5 more |
| BLM Gunnison Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 659,372 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Gunnison County, Hinsdale County + 4 more |
| Mason Family State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 1,410 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Hinsdale County |
| Brown Lakes State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 521 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Hinsdale County |
| Williams Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 509 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Hinsdale County |
| Road Canyon Reservoir State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 166 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Hinsdale County |
| Rito Hondo Reservoir State Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 41 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Hinsdale County |