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Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery and an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Over 3,500 miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. Many were carved by indigenous peoples, early explorers, and miners, and offer an experience that connects users to the land and to the past. The mountains, plateau, and mesa that make up the forest will always provide a scenic backdrop and thus a component of the quality of life in the area. 

We invite you to visit our forest and enjoy the beauty, history and challenges it has to offer. Recreation, motor vehicle and quad maps are available. View a Ranger District location map

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Alpine Tunnel Historic District

Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
Alpine Tunnel is a National Historic Railroad District consisting of a two hundred foot wide right-of-way along ten mile stretch of the original Denver, South Park and Pacific rail bed, between the…

Alpine. #225

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Alpine Trail #225 begins near the Alpine Guard Station on the Alpine Forest Access Road, FSR #686 and ends at Forest Service Road #858 on the Ouray Ranger District.  Originally the Alpine Trail…

Alta Lakes Campground (Designated) - Norwood RD

Site Closed
Water Activities Winter Sports
Alta Lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. There are 20 designated campsites that are completely undeveloped. The access road to…

Amphitheater Campground - Ouray RD

Site Closed
Picnicking
Amphitheater Campground is located on the side of a mountain above Ouray, CO. The campground is tightly designed with loops and 35 camping spurs among Gambel oaks and mixed conifers. There is a…

Angel Creek Campground - Ouray RD

Site Open
Picnicking
Angel Creek Campground is a primitive campground requiring high clearance vehicles. The area is not designed for trailer campers. There are 15 designated camp sites with tent pads and fire…

Aqueduct #753

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Forest Trail #753 (Aqueduct Trail) is located on the south-side of the Grand Mesa National Forest. The eastern trailhead access is off Forest Road #127 and the western trailhead is off Forest Road…

Ashley #147

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Ashley Trail #147 begins at Forest Service Road #506, Payne Mesa Road, and comes to an end on the northeast point of Ashley Ridge. The trail follows Ashley Ridge, descending gradually until it…

Aspen #125

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Aspen Trail #125 begins and ends at Forest Service Road #402.8k. This trail travels along the rim of Little Red Canyon and the State Draw creating a loop route. It is a smooth single track that…

Aspen Leaf Cabin

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Aspen Leaf cabin sits within aspen/mountain shrub vegetation at an elevation of 9,000 on the north end of the Uncompahgre NF National Forest.  It is 1 of 3 cabins at the Cold Springs Work…