Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area — RV Camping in Lamar, CO

Two Buttes Reservoir State Wildlife Area offers a unique outdoor destination in southeast Colorado near Lamar, featuring a scenic reservoir surrounded by cottonwoods, rimrock, and grasslands. This well-maintained facility provides essential amenities including modern toilets, drinking water, parking areas, and a boat launch for water-based recreation. The reservoir is popular for fishing, with opportunities to catch largemouth bass and bluegill, while boating and other water contact activities are welcome. The area is recognized as a crown jewel of Colorado birding, particularly during spring and fall migration seasons when visitors can observe snow geese, sandhill cranes, and numerous other migratory species. The diverse habitats—from marshy ponds and extensive brush tangles to open grasslands—support abundant wildlife including raccoons, coyotes, turtles, and various reptiles. Beyond water recreation, the site caters to hunters seeking antelope, deer, rabbit, pheasant, dove, waterfowl, and quail. The landscape's blend of water, woodland, and prairie creates an immersive natural setting ideal for wildlife observation and outdoor adventure. A valid hunting or fishing license or SWA pass is required for visitors 16 and older. Contact the CPW office in Lamar at (719) 336-6600 for current conditions.