Visit Mission: Wolf

Driving Directions to Mission: Wolf

Mission: Wolf is located in the Wet Mountain Valley, approximately a two hour's drive south-west of Colorado Springs, or about 4 hours south of Denver. Our nearest towns are Westcliffe to the north, and Gardner to the south, each a 45-minute drive away. Be aware that our dirt roads can quickly become impassable due to extreme weather.

camping

Overnight Visits and Camping

Want to learn more about wolves and see a few up close? Come visit! The sanctuary is open to visitors year round. We offer educational tours from 9AM to 5PM, and, after receiving a tour, visitors are free to explore and take photographs, provided they respect the sanctuary and the wolves. A primitive campground is also available for those wishing to stay overnight.

our area

Local Businesses and Attractions

There is a lot to do in the local area including visiting Bishops Castle, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Hiking and Mountain Climbing. Mission Wolf straddles both county of Custer and Huerfano counties. Westcliffe, Colorado is our closes town with Hotels, Gas and Restaurant visit their Website for more information.

photo tours

Wolf Photography Tours

The Mission Wolf Sanctuary is set up so many folks can visit, learn and take photos of the wolves in hopes it helps assure their future. We are first and foremost a sanctuary. All you need to do is make your way down here and one of our staff will offer you a tour of the Sanctuary. Afterwards you are welcome to walk along the paths and take photos as you wish as long as you do not disturb the wolves.. We have a few areas you can shoot over the fence and capture the wolves in a natural setting (assuming they cooperate and are not sleeping). We request that any images published or sold commercially provide credit the Sanctuary (Mission: Wolf) and wolves name.