Recreation
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.
Big Bend Creek #488
Forest Trail #488 (Big Bend Creek Trail) is 6.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #780 (T48N R5E Section 34) and ends at Forest Trail #486. The Big Bend Creek Trail is open for the following uses:…
Big Blue Campground - Gunnison RD
Site Open
A real jewel of a secluded campground overlooking a picturesque valley adjacent to the Uncompahgre Wilderness. Located near the junction of Soldier Creek and Blue Creek with variety of hiking trails…
Big Blue Creek #232
The Big Blue Trail #232 is within the Uncompahgre Wilderness, it begins at Wilderness the boundary, where Wilderness Regulations apply, and ends at Uncompahgre Peak Trail #239. This trail provides…
Big Cimarron Campground - Ouray RD
Site Closed
Big Cimarron Campground stretches along the Big Cimarron River with sites shaded by a mix of Spruce and Cottonwood trees. There are 10 campsites with about half of the sites adjacent to the river.…
Big Creek #656
The Big Creek Trail #656 is a two track which is used as a cutoff route from the Divide Rd, FSR #402, to the Big Creek Rd., FSR #403. The upper half of this trail travels from the Divide Rd. on flat…
Big Creek Campground - Grand Valley RD
Site Closed
The Big Creek Campground is near town of Collbran, CO.  There is hiking, OHV trails, fishing and jeep roads are nearby.  Most of the camp sites are shady with a maximum spur length 33 feet.
Big Creek Cutoff #637
The Big Creek Cutoff Trail #637 is a two-track which is used as a cutoff route from the Uranium Road, FSR #404, to the Big Creek Trail #656 above Big Creek Reservoir. This trail travels at a level…
Big Creek Reservoir Boat Launch Grand Valley RD
Site Open
Gravel launch allows you to back a trailer into the water
Big Creek Scout #638
The Big Creek Scout Trail #638 travels from the Uranium Road, FSR #404, down the Big Creek Drainage, and ends at Big Creek Reservoir. The trail descends at a moderate grade through aspen stands…
Big Creek Uncompahgre Day Use Area/Fishing Site
Site Open
Parking area for Fishermen and Trailhead for the Big Creek Scout trail #638.