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Boulder Ranger District

The Boulder Ranger District encompasses over one hundred thousand acres of the Front Range in western Boulder and northern Gilpin counties. The district includes Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness Areas and the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

Many areas of the district are within an easy two-hour drive of Denver and its suburbs, making this one of the top recreation destinations in the state.

General Information

The Boulder Ranger District encompasses over one hundred thousand acres of the Front Range in western Boulder and northern Gilpin counties. The district includes Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness Areas and the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway.

Many areas of the district are within an easy two-hour drive of Denver and its suburbs, making this one of the top recreation destinations in the state.

Passes & Permits

Recreation Sites

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Peaceful Valley Campground
Site Open
There are 17 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Tents must be confined to the provided 14' X 16' tent pad. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, bear locker…

Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway
Scenic Drives Biking
The Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway is a State and Nationally designated byway. It runs from Estes Park at its north end to Black Hawk at the south end, traversing ridges and valleys of the…

Rainbow Lakes Campground
Site Closed
This campground is at the end of the Rainbow Lakes Road and adjacent to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. There are 18 first-come, first-served campsites that accommodate tents (on 14x16 foot tent pads)…

Rainbow Lakes Trail
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Rainbow Lakes Trail heads west from the Rainbow Lakes Trailhead located before the Rainbow Lakes Campground. It soon enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The trail is an easy, short hike up to the…

Rainbow Lakes Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Located east of the Rainbow Lakes Campground, this newly constructed trailhead provides access to the Rainbow Lakes and Arapaho Glacier Trails inside the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Vehicle access to…

Red Rock Lake Fishing Site
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Located on the west end of Red Rock Lake in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, Red Rock Lake Fishing site offers parking and fishing access.

Red Rock Trailhead
Biking Hiking
Red Rock Trailhead is one of four trailheads for the Sourdough Trail and serves as the winter trailhead for Brainard Lake Recreation Area

Saint Vrain Glacier Trail
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
From the Middle Saint Vrain Trailhead, follow Buchanan Pass Trail five miles into the Indian Peaks Wilderness and to its intersection with Saint Vrain Glacier Trail. The Saint Vrain Glacier Trail…

Saint Vrain Mountain Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Saint Vrain Mountain Trailhead is the trailhead for the Saint Vrain Mountain Trail (#915) which enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The Saint Vrain Mountain Trail starts off on an old road and enters…

Snowshoe Trail
Winter Sports
The Snowshoe Trail begins at the Red Rock Trailhead, closely associated with the CMC Trail. It runs westward parallel to the Brainard Lake Road, along the south side of the road for the first mile,…

Last updated September 12, 2025

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