Bosque del Oso SWA Access provides entry to a 30,000-acre wildlife area with ten designated parking areas that provide access to the Purgatoire River and its tributaries for fishing and other recreation.

A valid Colorado fishing or hunting license is required for visitors over 18, with no day-use fees.

Roads within the SWA are gravel and dirt with rough conditions in places, requiring high-clearance vehicles, and free first-come, first-served camping is available seasonally (May-November) with picnic tables, water access, and vault toilets.