The Silt Mesa Extensive Recreation Management Area near Silt, Colorado is nestled below the Grand Hogback providing opportunities for OHV riding, hiking and horseback riding. Due to the close proximity to neighborhoods the area is closed to target shooting. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Valley
Maybe — confirm before you go.
This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
- Source Official / Recreation.gov ↗
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- Official pagewww.blm.gov ↗
- Contact 970-876-9000 · BLM_CO_SI_CRVFO_Webmail@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Silt Mesa — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Silt Mesa. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Smith Doll Coal Mine Road, Hogback Truck Trail, Ward Peak Trail, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Jeffrey Beall / CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management New Castle
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Jeffrey Beall / CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Reclamation Rifle Gap Reservoir
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