This wildlife refuge provides habitat for numerous bird species, including the near extinct Whooping Crane. Best viewing times are during the Spring and Fall. Special tours and a self-guided driving loop are available. The park and wetlands are located near the Great Sand Dunes National Monument , allowing for outstanding wildlife habitat and wildlife viewing. The best viewing times are in the Spring and Summer.
Camping is available, as well as waterfowl, small game and dove hunting, when in season.
A daily pass or annual state parks pass is required on all vehicles entering San Luis Lakes State Park. The Blanca Wetlands Area is located in east-central Alamosa County. Currently, visitors are allowed to fish in the summer and winter, hunt waterfowl during hunting season, practice photography and observe wildlife. Alamosa County, with the Bureau of Land Management has taken great care of this area in maintaining its purity and safety for the wildlife. The Two Mile Creek Wildlife Habitat provides the opportunity to view gators in a natural setting, to fish and go boating, nature trail hiking and picnicking.