Burchfield State Wildlife Area — RV Camping in Walsh, CO

Burchfield State Wildlife Area is a 178-acre natural preserve located in Baca County in southeastern Colorado, approximately 12 miles east of Walsh along County Road DD. Sitting at elevations between 3,653 and 3,690 feet on the shortgrass prairies of Colorado's southeastern plains, this remote retreat offers a genuine off-the-beaten-path experience for outdoor enthusiasts seeking solitude and wide-open spaces. The wildlife area provides dispersed camping opportunities with a pack-in, pack-out approach, making it ideal for self-sufficient campers who prefer a primitive, back-to-nature setting. Visitors can pursue a wide range of activities including hunting for bobwhite quail, dove, pheasant, scaled quail, deer, and rabbit, as well as fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The area is also recognized as a birding destination, attracting birdwatchers eager to spot native and migratory species across the open prairie landscape. Access to Burchfield SWA requires a valid Colorado hunting or fishing license or a State Wildlife Area pass for visitors aged 16 and older. The site is managed under Leave No Trace principles, with visitors encouraged to use designated areas and pack out all waste. For more information, contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Lamar Office at 719-336-6600.