Explore ancient canyons, fish state wildlife areas, or boat a gorgeous reservoir. Visitors do this and more in Prowers County.
Among the shimmering grasslands are recreational opportunities void of crowds yet filled with excitement.
Discover something new on the Comanche National Grassland or the Willow Creek Nature Trail or simply enjoy a day in the park. Prowers County is sure to surprise each visitor with all the recreational opportunities it has to offer.
The town of Lamar, one of the largest towns in Southeast Colorado, is also known to be one of the best birding destinations in the state.
Prowers County has many interesting projects completed by the WPA. Take this tour and check them out!
Paddle, fish, or boat at North Gateway Park, where two conveniently located ponds make spending a great day on the water easy.
Willow Creek Park was Colorado’s first CWA project and the first planned park in Lamar, providing a location for active and passive recreation activities.
With so many great bodies of water, fishing is a popular Prowers County past time.
Right across the Colorado border are the Syracuse Sand Dunes, a Kansas staple for OHVing.
Challenge yourself by playing the Spreading Antlers Golf Course, often referred to as the “most challenging nine-hole course in the country.”
Two Buttes Trail is a section of the Colorado Birding Trail that runs through Prowers County and northern Baca County.
These hiking trails take you to the bottom of Vogel Canyon, along the top of the mesa, and through shortgrass prairie and juniper trees.
The Willow Creek Trail provides a unique opportunity for visitors to observe migratory birdlife, native plants, mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish in a variety of ecosystems, including short grass prairie and riparian habitats.
The Comanche National Grassland includes over 440,000 acres in southeastern Colorado and offers superb opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, and more.
John Martin Reservoir, the largest body of water in southeastern Colorado, sits like a sapphire on the plains. This state park is not only a Santa Fe National Historic Trail Site but many also consider it to be a birdwatcher’s paradise with almost 400 species documented.
Colorful and extensive canyons exist along the many tributaries of the Cimmaron and Purgatoire Rivers in southeastern Colorado.
State Wildlife Areas (SWAs) are state or privately-owned lands that offer wildlife-related recreation to the public. While most activities focus on hunting and fishing, each SWA has different allowed activities based on location and available resources.
The town of Lamar, one of the largest towns in Southeast Colorado, is also known to be one of the best birding destinations in the state.
In February, when the fields and reservoirs of Southeastern Colorado turn white—not from snow but from the large white geese arriving by the thousands during their traditional migration to their winter roosts—it’s time, once again, for the annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival, one of the largest birding festivals in Colorado.
At 4,711 feet, Two Buttes Mountain is the highest point in Powers County.