Recreation


A dirt trail winds through a forest of aspen trees and green grass with columbines blooming.

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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland offers a diversity of outdoor opportunities and special places to explore. These lands are yours to visit, to care for and enjoy! 

View our Campground-at-a Glance table for a quick view of available campgrounds. View a video overview of various recreation activities available.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Current Recreation Conditions

Area Name Status Area Conditions
Ballard Road (#129, #129A,B) Closed Closed Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire
Black Hollow Road (#142, #142A-G) Closed Closed Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire.
Bowen Gulch (#119) Open Open Only accessible from Rocky Mountain National Park. Other access closed due to the East Troublesome Fire.
Denver Creek Campground Closed Closed Closed due to fire damage.
Devil's Nose Shooting Range Closed Closed Construction continuing summer 2023. The area is closed for safety.
Green Ridge/Lost Lake Unreachable Unreachable Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire.
Greer Road (#154, #154A-C) Closed Closed Forest Service Road 154.C is closed due to Cameron Peak Fire
Jacks Gulch Campground Closed Closed Heavily damaged by the Cameron Peak Fire and will remained closed until rebuilt.
Jacks Gulch Equestrian Closed Closed Heavily damaged by the Cameron Peak Fire and will remain closed until rebuilt.
Pole Hill Road (#122) Temporarily Closed Temporarily Closed Temporary closure in place 8/16-9/8 and 9/25-10/10 for powerline construction.
Roaring Creek (#952) Closed Closed Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire.
Sevenmile Road (#225) Closed Closed
Storm Mountain Road (#153) Closed Closed 153.B is open. See Cameron Peak Fire closure map.
Swamp Creek Road (#171, #171A-L) Closed Closed

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Recreation Areas

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Campgrounds At-A-Glance