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From the prairies of western Kansas to some of the highest mountain peaks along the Continental Divide in Colorado, the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands is home to a variety of ecosystems rich in history, geology, scenery, wildlife habitat and more.

Explore what the landscape offers with recreation opportunities from casual strolls along a shimmering lake to thrilling downhill ski adventures. Discover history as you trek alongside dinosaur tracks from 150 million years ago. Take in the beauty of our many 14,000-foot peaks (also known as "fourteeners" or "14ers"). We have something for everyone!

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Aspen Campground

Aspen Campground is 4 miles north of Jefferson off County Road 35 and County Road 37. It is an excellent place for campers looking to relax, hike, fish and enjoy the sounds of nature. The…

Baby Doe Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Baby Doe Campground is located in a shaded lodgepole pine forest, along the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, at an elevation of 9,900 feet. Several popular campsites are close to the shoreline.…

Baker Trail #1301

Hiking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Baker Trail #1301 connects Indian Trail #1300 with the Dodgeton Trail #1302. It is open to motorcycles, bicycles, foot and horse riders. Trail length is 3 miles.USGS Topo MapCucharas Pass, CO

Baldwin Lake

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Baldwin Lake is a small alpine lake located to the west of Mount Antero (14,269 ft). The lake is home to native Cutthroat trout. A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Remember to check…

Barr Trail #620

Hiking Biking
Barr Trail is a foot and horse trail. Be sure to get started very early in the morning. The trail is rated more difficult because of its long sustained grade rising to an especially high elevation.…

Bartlett Trail #1310

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Bartlett Trail #1310 is 10.4 miles long in the Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness and is open to nonmotorized/nonmechanized use only.The Greenhorn Mountain Wilderness was established in 1993 to…

Bassam Guard Station/Cabin

Site Open
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Horse Riding and Camping Biking
The cabin was built around 1911 and was home to a Forest guard. Forest guards lived and worked in remote areas on National Forest lands. Early Forest guards lived in tents or if they were lucky, in a…

Bear Lake Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Bear Lake Campground is a developed campground with lake and stream fishing opportunities. The trailhead for Indian Trail #1300 is located on the north side of campground. This trailhead is a…

Bear Lake Day Use Area

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Lake and stream fishing. Day Use Fee required during summer months.  Bear Lake Campground is 1/4 mile away from lake. There is a 3/4 mile non-motorized trail between Bear Lake and Blue Lake.

Bear Lake Trailhead

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Bear Lake is located north of Turquoise Lake, 1/2 mile within the Holy Cross Wilderness. High clearance vehicles are needed to get to the trailhead off of Forest Service Road 107. You can also…