Boulder County actively works to conserve natural, cultural and agricultural resources and provide public uses that reflect sound resource management and community values.
How Much Land Does the County Protect?
| Land Type | Acres |
|---|---|
| Public Land Land that is publicly owned or leased. 2,582 acres of land protected by county conservation easements are also owned and protected by municipal open space agencies. |
67,465 |
| Protected Private Land Land that is privately owned but protected under conservation easements. |
40,435 |
| Total | 107,900 |
How Much Public Land is Accessible?
| Land Category | Acres | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Open | 22,014 | 33% |
| Open with Some Restricted Areas Mainly for natural resources. |
8,846 | 13% |
| Open with Seasonal Closures For wildlife habitat. |
1,941 | 3% |
| On-Trail Use Only Mainly through agricultural land. |
6,367 | 9% |
| Fully Closed Mainly for agriculture. In total, there are 26,228 acres of land dedicated for agriculture. |
28,297 | 42% |
| Total Public Land | 67,465 | 100% |
Updated Aug. 6, 2025.