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Dillon Ranger District

The Dillon Ranger District manages lands from the Blue River drainage to the summit of Vail Pass

Recreation Sites

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Acorn Creek TH #71

Hiking Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping
This trail offers the hiker solitude as well as an excellent opportunity to view wildlife. You will hike through beautiful Aspen groves, sagebrush meadows, and forests of spruce and fir trees before…

Arapaho Basin Ski Resort

Winter Sports
Arapaho Basin operates mid-October to early-June depending on weather. Arapahoe Basin Ski Area first opened in 1946 with one tow rope and a $1.25 lift ticket. The area now offers over 1,400 acres,…

Argentine Pass TH #77

Hiking
The Peru Creek drainage is rich in mining history with numerous underground mine shafts, so be careful where you walk. Historic relics are most meaningful in their natural settings so please leave…

Bakers Tank Trailhead #40

Hiking Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping Biking
This trail winds through a dense forest as you climb up to Baker’s Tank. This is a popular trail for hikers and mountain bikers, so please be considerate of all trail users and yield right-of-way…

Big Green Day Use Area

Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Big Green Day Use Area is located along Green Mountain Reservoir. The reservoir is located 15 miles north of Silverthorne along Hwy 9 and has views of the Williams Fork and Gore mountain ranges. In…

Blue River Campground

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This campground is located along the Blue River between Silverthorne, CO and Green Mountain Reservoir on Highway 9.  There are 24 camping sites, vault toilets, picnic tables and a fire…

Boreas Pass Road TH #10

Hiking Winter Sports Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Scenic Drives Biking
At the start of the tour you immediately have spectacular views of the Blue River Valley and the majestic Tenmile Range. The road, managed by Summit County, follows the old South Park and Pacific…

Last updated March 28th, 2025