Horse Riding and Camping

Several opportunities are available for equestrians to ride on Forest Service system trails and/or camp at developed campgrounds. Contact your local Forest Service office for locations and regulations.

Reservations for camping at developed campgrounds are recommended for dates between Memorial Day and Labor Day at www.Recreation.gov. 

Horseback Riding

Much of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands can be explored on the back of a horse for a unique adventure. For detailed information on a particular area, please contact your local Forest Service office directly.

Horse Camping

Horses are allowed in only a few developed campgrounds on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Only certified weed-free hay/forage is allowed within National Forest System lands to prevent the introduction and spread of noxious weeds. 

• Region 2 Certified Weed-free Forage Requirements

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Cimarron Campground

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Located in the Cimarron Recreation Area and surrounded by tall cottonwood trees, this scenic campground has 12 campsites. A great variety of birds provide excellent wildlife viewing…

Cimarron Group Site

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This group site is located in the Cimarron Recreation Area. An access key as well as volleyball and horseshoe equipment are provided with rental. No recreational vehicle (RV) hook ups are…

Cimarron National Grassland

Welcome to the Cimarron National Grassland, 1 of 20 National Grasslands administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. Located within Morton and Stevens Counties in southwestern…

Cimarron Recreation Area

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The Cimarron Recreation Area includes the Cimarron Campground, Cimarron Picnic Area, Cimarron Group Site and Cimarron Ponds. It also provides access to the Turkey Trail. See individual listings for…

Cisneros Trail #1314

Cisneros Trail #1314 is a 9.9-mile (one-way), moderately difficult trail open to hiking, ATVs and motorcycles. The trail has 2,300 feet in elevation change.

Clohesy Lake/Pear Lake Trailhead

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Clohesy Lake/Pear Lake Trailhead accesses Clohesy Lake Trail #1461.A and the Pear Lake Trail#1461. The cabin at Clohesy Lake was struck by lightening several years ago and burned down. The Pear Lake…

Coal Creek Trail #1394

Coal Creek Trail #1394 is 4.9-mile trail that is not maintained or well defined. It is rated as difficult. This trail is a spur from the Wildcat Trail #1312 and is most commonly accessed via the…

Collegiate Peaks Wilderness

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Collegiate Peaks Wilderness was designated by the United States Congress in 1980, and it now has a total of 167,584 acres. Located in Colorado, this wilderness spans the Gunnison, White…

Colorado Trail #1776 (North Cottonwood)

The Colorado Trail (#1776) travels south from the North Cottonwood drainage, west of Buena Vista, intersecting Silver Creek and ending up at Avalanche trailhead. The trail is approximately 6 miles…

Comanche National Grassland

The Comanche National Grassland is located in Baca, Las Animas and Otero counties southeastern Colorado and mnages about 443,784 acres. The Comanche National Grassland was created in 1960 when the…