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. 2,515 acres of land protected by county conservation easements are also owned and protected by municipal open space agencies. |
67,411 |
| Protected Private Land Land that is privately owned but protected under conservation easements. |
40,440 |
| Total | 107,851 |
How Much Public Land is Accessible?
| Land Category | Acres | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Open | 21,882 | 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 26,190 acres of land dedicated for agriculture. |
28,375 | 42% |
| Total Public Land | 67,411 | 100% |
Updated May 1, 2025.
