Water Activities

Arapaho National Recreation Area covers 35,000 acres in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. Established by Congress in 1978, the area offers world-class recreation opportunities and…

Bellaire Lake Campground is located in the popular Red Feather Lakes area. The campground is within walking distance of the lake via a wheelchair accessible boardwalk. The area is comprised of unique…

The Bellaire Lake Picnic Site provides parking and picnic opportunities adjacent to Bellaire Lake. There are nine picnic sites available, and each has a table and pedestal grill.  

A very popular destination, Brainard Lake offers a spectacular panoramic view of the lake, surrounding forest, and high peaks along the Continental Divide. A boat launch area is adjacent to the…

Brainard Lake Recreation Area is set in a glacially carved valley offering visitors spectacular panoramic views of Brainard Lake, surrounding subalpine forest, and high peaks along the Continental…

This put-in is located along the Cache la Poudre River.

This is an access point for the Cache la Poudre River.

An access point to the Cache la Poudre River.

The Cache la Poudre is Colorado's only nationally designated Wild and Scenic River. Starting high in the peaks of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park along the Continental Divide, the river flows…

A boat ramp is located adjacent to the campground in the Chambers Lake Picnic Site. The boat ramp may be unusable in late summer due to drop in water level. Gas and electric boat motors are permitted…