Spanish Peaks Wilderness
Spanish Peaks Wilderness is a 19,237-acre wilderness area in Las Animas County, Colorado. It rises from about 8,523 to 13,560 ft. The nearest town is La Veta, 6.2 miles away in a straight line.
Spanish Peaks Wilderness map
Spanish Peaks Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Spanish Peaks Wilderness is 15.
- La Veta, CO is the nearest town, 6.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Spanish Peaks Wilderness is about 13,560 ft, and its lowest about 8,523 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Spanish Peaks, about 13,557 ft.
Who manages Spanish Peaks Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 19,237 | Not on record | 15 | Not on record | San Carlos Ranger District, 719-269-8500 |
Getting to Spanish Peaks Wilderness
- La Veta, CO is the nearest town, 6.2 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Spanish Peaks Wilderness
- Apishapa Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 9,721 ft), at 37.3439, -104.9912
- Schafer Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 10,925 ft), at 37.3491, -105.0427
- Wahatoya Trailhead (0.05 mi outside the boundary, 9,865 ft), at 37.3987, -104.9754
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Spanish Peaks Wilderness
- Spanish Peaks summit
- West Spanish Peak summit
- East Spanish Peak summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Campgrounds in and around Spanish Peaks Wilderness
Cordova Pass camping (right at the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Spanish Peaks Wilderness
- National forestSpanish Peaks Wilderness lies inside Pike and San Isabel National Forests.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Colorado
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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