Arapaho Roosevelt and Pawnee Home
Welcome to Your Forests & Grassland!
As one of the most visited national forests in the country, there is an adventure waiting for everyone!
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland are located in north central Colorado and encompass 1.5 million acres across five districts. Learn more about the area.
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Know Before You Go
Trip planning resources and considerations before you head out.
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Maps
National Forest Visitor Maps, atlases, MVUMs, free downloads, and more.
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Recreation
From hiking and biking to camping and fishing to everything in between, the Forests and Grassland has something for you!
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Destinations
Our top-rated and most visited locations, including 10 Wilderness areas, the Cache la Poudre River - Colorado's only Wild and Scenic River, Mount Blue Sky, the Arapaho National Recreation Area, and Brainard Lake.
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Passes & Permits
Some areas or activities require a special pass or permit. This includes Mount Blue Sky, the Arapaho National Recreation Area, and Brainard Lake. Get your passes and permits online!
Recent News
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Willow Creek Land Exchange Draft Analysis Available for Comment; Public Meeting Scheduled
Release Date: Nov 20, 2023
Features
Students of Fire

Job Corps fire crews shape students’ futures and the landscape during the wildfire crisis
Communities coalescing

Colorado Front Range landscape partners cross boundaries to reduce wildfire risk