Copyright: Zander Higbie-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
Yeoman Park wheelchair accessible viewing and fishing platform
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NATURAL FEATURES
At an elevation of 9,000 feet, Yeoman Park is part of a wetland meadow created by East Brush Creek. Mature blue spruce and subalpine fir grow on the northeastern slopes, while aspen forests grow on the surrounding southwestern-facing hillsides. There are beautiful views of Craig Peak (11,902 feet) to the south. There are 3 vault toilets for use and trash disposal. At the end of Loop A, there is a short Discovery Trail with interpretive signs. This is a good trail to see birds and squirrels, as well as a small beaver pond at the end. WILDLIFE SIGNS AND VIEWING OPPORTUNITIES
RODENTS - Various species of rodents have left very visible signs of their presence at Yeoman. The beavers here have constructed numerous dams to create many small ponds in the park. Chewed trees and sharply pointed stumps are what remain from their feeding. It is possible to see the beavers at work just before it gets dark. Northern pocket gophers have extensive tunnel systems in the open meadows of Yeoman. They leave behind piles of freshly excavated dirt, with few visible holes. Red squirrels also called chickarees, love the seeds of spruce trees and piles of pine cone debris may be found in the forest where they ate. They can often be heard chattering high in a spruce tree. Yellow-bellied marmots live near the park entrance in the rocky areas. They may be seen sitting on their favorite perching rocks in the sun. BIRDS - Since the beavers have created a lush and productive wetland with their dam-building, a good variety of water birds may be spotted. Mallards and other species of ducks visit often, as well as the spotted sandpiper and common snipe. The spruce and fir forests are home to many forest birds such as pine siskins, white-breasted nuthatches, ravens and mountain chickadees. DEER - Yeoman Park can be a good place to watch for mule deer, especially during the early morning or evening. Look for spotted fawns following the does in July and note the growth of the buck's antlers in velvet throughout the summer. CAMPING
Yeoman Park Campground is a fee campground with 23 sites.
Directions from Eagle: Follow the Brush Creek Road 10 miles south of Eagle. Turn left onto East Brush Creek Road, FDR 415 and drive another 6 miles to Yeoman Park Campground. There is a day use parking lot just past the bridge over East Brush Creek.
Directions from Vail: Travel west on I-70 to Eagle (exit #147). Turn left and drive into Eagle. Turn left on Capitol Street and follow to Brush Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brush Creek Road 10 miles south of Eagle. Turn left on East Brush Creek Road, FDR 415 and travel 6 miles to Yeoman Park. There is a day use parking lot just past the bridge over East Brush Creek.
Directions from Beaver Creek: Travel west on I-70 to Eagle (exit #147). Turn left and drive into Eagle. Turn left on Capitol Street and follow to Brush Creek Road. Turn left and follow Brush Creek Road 10 miles south of Eagle. Turn left on East Brush Creek Road, FDR 415 and travel 6 miles to Yeoman Park. There is a day use parking lot just past the bridge over East Brush Creek.
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Closed for the season Updated: 2002-01-16 09:54:00.0
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