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?
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.
Protected Private Land
Land that is privately owned but protected under conservation easements.
Total
How Much Public Land is Accessible?
Fully Open
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.
(33%)
Open with Some Restricted Areas
Mainly for natural resources.
(13%)
Open with Seasonal Closures
For wildlife habitat.
(3%)
On-Trail Use Only
Mainly through agricultural land.
(9%)
Fully Closed
Mainly for agriculture. In total, there are 26,300 acres of land dedicated for agriculture.
(42%)
Updated Dec. 1, 2025.