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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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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…

Beaver Ponds Picnic Area

Site Open
Picnicking
Beaver Ponds Picnic Area offers day use visitors four designated sites each with parking, a grill and a picnic table.It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter…

Belle of Colorado Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Belle of Colorado Campground is a tent-only campground with 19 sites located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest.  

Big Mac Fishing Site

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Big Mac Fishing Site is located on the northern shore of Twin Lakes Reservoir near the Mt. Elbert Power Plant and Visitor Center off of U.S. Hwy 82. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout.Other…

Blue Lake Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Blue Lake Campground is a developed campground with first-come-first-served sites. Available attractions: Lake and stream fishing. Blue lake is approximately one mile from the campground and the…

Blue Lake Day Use Area

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Blue Lake parking and day use fee area, one mile from Blue Lake Campground. Stocked lake, accessible lake shore fishing. Vehicles can now access Blue Lake Campground but Trinchera Peak 4x4…

Blue Mountain Campground

Blue Mountain Campground is located 1.5 miles south of Lake George off County Road 96 and County Road 61. It has 21 campsites with parking spurs 16-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 25 feet.…

Boreas Pass Auto Tour

Scenic Drives
Boreas Pass Auto Tour is a 21 1/2-mile drive that follows the former Denver, South Park and Pacific Railroad route from Como to Breckenridge.The Boreas Pass road closes at both ends when the…