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.
Tours are available.
The Rio Grande National Forest is home to a large variety of plants and animals. Common large animals in the area include elk, mule deer, pronghorn, and many others. The most seen smaller animals and birds include coyote, fox, beaver, bobcat, magpies, hummingbirds, bald and golden eagles and much more. During almost all of the seasons, the forest provides opportunities for amazing wildlife viewing.