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Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site

This popular meeting spot, about 33 miles south of La Junta, offers wildlife interpretation and corrals for public equestrian use.

General Information

Open year-round

Open 24 hours/day

Commercial tours required to have a special use permit. Fees vary.

No shooting.

No fees are required for this site

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Address: 27204 U.S. Highway 287 Springfield, CO 81073
Phone: 719-523-6591
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed for lunch 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.65912772

Longitude: -103.6202395

Elevation

4,644 feet

Directions

From La Junta, Colo., drive south on Highway 109 for 13 miles; turn right (west) on County Road 802 (David Canyon Road) and continue for 8 miles. Turn left (south) on County Road 25 and travel for 6 miles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Last updated September 29, 2025