About Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site
This popular meeting spot, about 33 miles south of La Junta, offers wildlife interpretation and corrals for public equestrian use.
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Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site
La Junta, Colorado · Otero County · Facility
This popular meeting spot, about 33 miles south of La Junta, offers wildlife interpretation and corrals for public equestrian use.
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Weather at Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Clear
86°/53°
🌬 14mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:08 PM
Sun
Overcast
88°/52°
💧 1%🌬 10mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:09 PM
Mon
Overcast
92°/57°
💧 2%🌬 17mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:10 PM
Tue
Rain Showers
88°/61°
💧 23%🌬 25mph
↑ 5:34 AM ↓ 8:11 PM
Wed
Drizzle
79°/63°
💧 20%🌬 23mph
↑ 5:33 AM ↓ 8:11 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From La Junta, Colorado drive south on Highway 109 for 13 miles; turn right (west) on County Road 802 (David Canyon Road) and continue for 8 miles. Turn left (south) on County Road 25 and travel for 6 miles.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site
Heading to Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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