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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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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.Dates are weather dependent. All services may…

Ben Tyler Trail #606

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Ben Tyler Trail is 11.4 miles long with a starting elevation of 8,260 feet and an ending elevation of 9,550 feet. The highest point of the trail has an elevation of 11,650 feet.Beginning at the…

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…

Black Cloud Trail #1480

Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Climbing and Caving
Black Cloud Trail #1480 is located off of Highway 82 across from the Twin Peaks Campground. This trail is 5.5 miles, one-way, and serves as an alternative route to the more heavily used North and…

Blue Lake Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Blue Lake Campground is a developed campground with first-come, first-served sites. Available attractions include lake and stream fishing. Blue Lake is approximately 1 mile from the campground, and…

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 feet to 40 feet and a maximum trailer length of…

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…