Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)


Trappers Lake Ampitheatre in the Flat Tops Wilderness, image courtesy of Lynn Lockwood

There are 352,917 acres of National Forest land within the Blanco District boundaries. Blanco is responsible for management of the historic Flat Tops Wilderness, which encompasses approximately 235,406 acres. District elevation ranges from 6,500 to 12,000.

The Blanco Ranger District provides access to a wide range of recreational opportunities such as camping, hiking and backpacking.There are nine improved campgrounds, picnic facilities and an abundance of well marked trailheads for access to backcountry and wilderness. The area is well known for outstanding hunting in one of the largest elk herds in North America. 

View Blanco Ranger District Quicksheets for downloadable Recreation Opportunity Guides.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: View Current Conditions Reports
Operational Hours: 8:00-4:30  Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays
Usage: Medium
Closest Towns: Meeker, CO
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: 970-878-4039  

General Information

Directions:

The Blanco Ranger District administers Forest Service lands near Meeker and in the Flat Tops NW. Our office is in Meeker, Colorado at 220 East Market Street (on Highway 13 at the east end of town).  Contact us at (970)878-4039.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Campground Camping

Areas for Campground Camping at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

RV Camping

Areas for RV Camping at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Dispersed Camping

Areas for Dispersed Camping at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Cabin Rentals

Areas for Cabin Rentals at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

River and Stream Fishing

Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Horse Camping

Areas for Horse Camping at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Horse Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Big Game Hunting

Areas for Big Game Hunting at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Viewing Scenery

Areas for Viewing Scenery at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

OHV Road Riding

Areas for OHV Road Riding at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

OHV Trail Riding

Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Interpretive Areas

Areas for Interpretive Areas at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Picnicking

Areas for Picnicking at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Scenic Driving

Areas for Scenic Driving at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Boating - Non-Motorized

Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Snowmobiling

Areas for Snowmobiling at Blanco Ranger District (East of Meeker, CO)

Alerts & Warnings

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Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
40.037752

  Longitude : 
-107.907114

 

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Recreation Quicksheets