Horse Riding and Camping

Riding is a great way to connect with nature and experience the tranquility and beauty of the forest. On horseback, you can reach parts of the forest that might be inaccessible by foot or vehicle... and the horse's height adds a new perspective of surrounding nature and wildlife.

Certified weed-free forage and bedding is required on all National Forest land.  No hay is allowed in Wilderness areas.  The Colorado Department of Agriculture maintains a directory of certified weed-free forage producers.

Horseback Riding

Many forest trails are open to multiple uses, and trails may shared by hikers, horse riders, and bicyclists. 

Horses have the right of way on multiple use trails:

• Hikers yield to horses
• Bicyclists yield to horses and hikers

Horse Camping

Horses are not permitted in campgrounds and picnic areas unless specifically stated.

The White River has several equestrian campgrounds with corrals, opportunities for dispersed camping, and miles of trails for riders packing in for overnight stays. 

The Colorado Backcountry Horsemen's online handbook offers safety tips and Leave No Trace advice for camping with horses.

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Blair Mountain TH #601.1

Blair Mountain is accessed off the Buford New Castle Road #245. It is approved for high clearance full sized vehicles, OHV, bike, horse and foot travel. The trail is 17 miles, and is extremely…

Blair Overlook TH #601.2E

 Blair Overlook is accessed off #601.1. It is accessible to full sized, high clearance vehicles, OHVs, bikes, horses and foot traffic. The trail to the overlook is just over 1/2 mile.

Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Blanco RDThe Blanco Ranger District offers an abundance of well-marked trailheads for access to backcountry and the historic Flat Tops Wilderness

Bogan Flats Campground

This campground offers 35 campsites plus a host site near the Crystal River. Bogan Flats Campground is located adjacent to the Crystal River. It is one of the most scenic and therefore popular…

Bogan Flats Group Campground

This group site can accommodate up to 50 people. Water available from faucets in the main campground 1/4 mile away. Vault type toilets. Camping unit has table and benches, fire rings, and spurs for…

Boiler Creek #1843

The Boiler Creek trail is2.28 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 636 and ends at Forest Boundary. The trail is open for high clearance vehicles; OHV, horse and foot traffic.

Boulder Lake TH #2262

The Boulder Lake trail branches west off of the Big Fish Trail 1.25 miles from the Himes Peak Campground. Follow Big Fish Trail #1819 from the Himes Peak Campground. The Big Fish Trail crosses the…

Breckenridge Area

Breckenridge area

Breckenridge Ski Resort

Breckenridge Ski Resort

Broken Rib #1849

The Broken Rib trail is 6.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 600 and ends at Forest Trail 2025, Palmer Lake Trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding