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Pawnee National Grassland
Pawnee National Grassland
A Weld County Wonderland in Northeast Colorado
Spanning 193,060 acres of short grass plains, Pawnee National Grassland is one of Colorado’s two National Grasslands and is a popular bird watching and recreational destination. The Grassland is an internationally recognized birding area that supports a variety of species including lark buntings (the Colorado State Bird), mountain plovers, burrowing owls, raptors and birds of prey.
Keep your eye out for the wildlife species that make their home in this unique prairie, including pronghorn, mule deer, coyote, swift fox, snakes and prairie dogs. Outdoor recreation opportunities include hiking, camping, picnicking, horseback riding and stargazing.
Pawnee National Grassland is located about 35 miles east of Fort Collins, and 25 miles northeast of Greeley in Weld County, Colorado. This public land is managed by the US Forest Service, and you can learn more about Pawnee National Grasslands and the nearby Araphao and Roosevelt National Forest at:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp
