Picnicking

There are many developed day use picnic areas available for use across the forests and grassland. They provide serene and peaceful opportunities to enjoy lunch, host a get together, or simply rest. Some require reservations or fees, but many do not. Overnight camping is not allowed in picnic areas unless otherwise noted, though many are very close to camping areas.

Picnicking - Single

There are many developed day use picnic areas available for use across the forests and grassland. They provide serene and peaceful opportunities to enjoy lunch, host a get together, or simply rest. Some require reservation or fees, but many do not. Overnight camping is not allowed in picnic areas unless noted, though many are very close to camping areas.

Picnicking - Group

There are many developed day use group picnic areas available for use across the forests and grassland. Group picnicking areas feature amenities suitable to accommodate large groups and provide serene and peaceful opportunities to enjoy lunch, host a get together, or simply rest. Overnight camping is not allowed in picnic areas unless otherwise noted, though many are very close to camping areas.

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Barber Lake Picnic Site

Site Closed

Barber Lake Picnic Site is a perfect picnic site on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway.  The site provides picnic tables and a vault toilet. Barber Lake does not hold much water, but nearby Libby Creek…

Bear Lake Fishing Pier

This day use area is free of charge and is popular for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. It offers a pier to fish from and a picnic area with tables, grills and fire…

Bear Lake Picnic Site

This is a free day use area that accesses some great trout fishing and has a large fishing pier with perfect views of the Flat Tops Wilderness. There are 2 picnic tables and fire grates.No camping is…

Big Creek Lakes Day Use Area

Site Open

This Day Use Area will close on October 21st, 2024.Picnic tables, fishing access and general recreation opportunities in this beautiful lakeside setting near portal to Mount Zirkel Wilderness. This…

Blair Picnic Site

Site Open

Eerie rock formations provide the perfect backdrop for this small picnic area. Picnic tables, drinking water and a vault toilet are provided. No reservations needed. 

Bottle Creek Campground

Site Closed

This campground offers 16 small campsites (trailers less than 16 feet), picnic tables, toilets, fire grates and trash service. Potable water is not available at this site. Popular recreational…

Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site

Site Closed

No services, plan to pack-in-pack-out by bringing your own garbage bags.The Bottle Creek Group Picnic Site is located at the Bottle Creek Campground. This large day use site is reservable…

Bow River Campground

Site Closed

Bow River Campground hosts 13 campsites and is located on the upper Medicine Bow River. The campground is located next to Bow River in a heavily wooded forest of Lodgepole and Spruce pines and some…

Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office

The Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District office is located in Saratoga, Wyoming and oversees the Sierra Madre Range and west side of the Snowy Range. Maps, passes and Forest product permits are…

California Park/Black Mountain Area

Located in Northern Colorado, on the west side of the Routt National Forest, the California Park/Black Mountain area is home to the Elkhead Mountains. Notable peaks and destinations include Bears…