Picnicking
Enjoy the Forest at one of our picnic sites with tables and great views!
Picnicking - Single
The Forest offers picnicking opportunities in developed areas throughout the area, with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings, and some areas may require fees or reservations.
Day-use areas are generally open from sunrise to sunset and operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Some picnic areas may charge a fee.
Check for fire restrictions before starting a campfire, as fire danger levels can vary.
Be prepared to pack out all trash, as onsite garbage service may be limited or unavailable.
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Ivy Creek Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Ivy Creek Campground has 4 sites each with a picnic table and fireplace ring. There is a vault type toilet. Sites 1 and 2 would accommodate small trailers or tents. There is a foot bridge that goes…
La Garita, CO
Site Open
Located 6 miles east of Hwy 285 on County Road G, or 12 miles north east of Del Norte on County Road 38A.
Lobo Overlook
Site Open
 This overlook area sits right on top of the Continental Divide with excellent views of the San Juan Mountains and west toward Pagosa Springs. It offers a restroom, picnic tables, a fenced in…
Love Lake Picnic Site
Site Open
This picnic site sits on the shore of Love Lake, a small impoundment at the head of Middle Creek. The area offers fishing, day hiking up the road, picnicking, and natural scenery. Restroom and…
Lower Beaver Creek Campground
Site Open
Lower Beaver Creek Campground has 18 sites with tables and fireplaces, vault type toilets, centralized refuse bin and a developed drinking water system with hand pumps (in season) and ample turn…
Marshall Park Campground
Site Closed
This campground is located near Creede, Colorado right beside State Highway 149. It is comprised of 16 sites arranged in a large loop, of which 7 are paved pull through sites and 9 are dead end…
Mix Lake Campground
Site Closed
Located near Platoro Reservoir, the campground offers 22 sites with tables and fireplaces. There are 3 vault type toilets, trash receptacles, ample parking with convenient trailer spaces and drinking…
Mix lake Observation
Site Open
The Mix Lake observation site overlooks Mix Lake and the picnic site and afford a scenic vista of Platoro Reservoir and the surrounding mountains.
Mogote - Juniper Group Camping Site
Site Closed
The group area campground, among Ponderosa, Aspen, Spruce, Cottonwoods and juniper trees, has a capacity of up to 100 people. It is a short walk to the fast-moving Conejos River. This is a pleasant…
Monte Vista, CO
Site Open
Located at the junction of US Highways 285 & 160. Home of the Rio Grande National Forest Supervisor's Office