Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”
Displaying 12951 - 12975 of 20367Woody Creek TH #1994
The trail climbs steeply in sections to the junction with the Spruce Creek Trail.Take the right fork up the hill. The Spruce Creek Trail is straight ahead. The trail continues to climb crossing the creek four times before reaching the ridge between the Woody Creek and Hunter Creek drainages. The trail follows the ridge, then descends to Deer Park. From here the trail winds to the junction with the Hunter Creek Trail…
Buckskin Pass Trailhead #1975
ALERTS:
• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.
Maroon/Snowmass - Crater Lake TH #1975
ALERTS:
• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.…
Aspen to Crested Butte via East Maroon TH #1983
ALERTS:
• Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.…
Aspen-Norrie TH #1927
From the trailhead in Twin Meadows, hike west along the creek. The trail is marked with blue metal tags on trees for cross-country skiers. Mt. Yeckel provides a breathtaking view of the Fryingpan River drainage and the Elk range. If you wander around Sawmill Park you will find the remains of an old firewatchers lookout tower and cabin. The trail ends at Sawmill Park, but you can continue all the way to Aspen by…
Black Bess Picnic Site
Black Bess Picnic Site
Chapman Campground and Group Campground
Situated above the Ruedi Reservoir, Chapman Campground sits at the base of a wide valley adjacent to the Fryingpan River in White River National Forest. Sites are surrounded by lodgepole pine, and several are at the river's edge, offering an ideal setting for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation.
Natural Features:
Flowing through this campground is Fryingpan River, renowned for its fly fishing. Downriver,…
Chapman Gulch TH #1920
The first 2 miles of this trail are well marked and maintained. The remainder of the trail is not maintained and hard to find. However, this trail is a favorite for those who like bushwhacking and exploring. This trail is not recommended for horse travel due to the condition of the trail.
Chapman Lake #1923
This is a pretty, small mountain lake that is popular for both it's fishing and easy access. The trail follows the mountainside contour and tops off on the bench where the lake sits.
Dearhamer Campground
Located approximately 22 miles east of Basalt, Colorado, in the White River National Forest, Dearhamer Campground sits adjacent to the Fryingpan River above Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 feet.
Recreation:
Renowned for its fly fishing, Fryingpan River flows below Ruedi Dam. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the "toilet bowl." The fish feed on Mysis…
Elk Wallow Campground
This campground is most suited for guests looking for a quiet, relatively primitive setting.
No hook ups available. Camping units for autos, pickup campers, tents, and small trailers.
One vault type toilet.
Camping units have tables, fire rings, and parking spurs.
Campground roads are not paved.
Fishing in North Fork Mormon Creek…
Freeman Mesa Picnic Site
Freeman Mesa Picnic Site is located on the North shores of Ruedi Reservoir. This is a good location to picnic and to go lake fishing.
Fryingpan Lakes TH #1921
Beginning at Nast (Horseshoe Bend), the trail is a fairly easy climb and parallels the Fryingpan River for nine miles until it reaches the lakes. The trail may be shortened by taking road #505 and hiking the remaining four miles. This trail passes in and out of conifer forests and high meadows. There is a stream crossing about 2 1/2 miles before the lakes, so bring extra socks.
Granite Lake TH #1922
The trail begins just before the Fryingpan River Ranch. Please be considerate of private property. The first three miles of the trail follows the Fryingpan River and has a gentle incline. From the junction of Granite Creek to the lakes, the terrain becomes very steep. The lakes are nestled in a secluded cirque of the Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness and provide the opportunity for solitude and beautiful scenery.
Henderson Park TH #1972
The trail goes through pine forests most of the way. It is hard to follow at times. The trail skirts the edge of Henderson Park and from there you can access Carter Creek, Coffe Pot Park, Last Chance Creek Trail and Josephine Lake trails. Before the trail drops into Carter Creek you have a great view of the creek. The trail becomes very rough at this point. After you leave Henderson Park water is scarce until you…
Josephine Lake TH #1916
The trail starts at the junction with Henderson Park trail and ends at the lake. Josephine Lake Trail climbs about 1,100 feet in elevation in just a little over one mile; until you get on the ridge at which time the trail drops down by the lake surrounded by 12,000+ foot peaks. The entire length of this hike; in at Henderson Park trailhead, up to Josephine Lake, out at Henderson Park trailhead; is 10.8 miles from…
Last Chance TH #1945
The trail crosses the creek near the beginning and then is an easy walk through meadows most of the way. It ends at the junction with Tellurium Lake trail. From here you can hike to either Tellurium Lake, Josephine Lake or Henderson Park.
Little Mattie Campground
Located approximately 14 miles eat of basalt, CO, in the White River National Forest, Little Mattie Campground is situated on the Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7800 feet. Sites are open to the starry nighttime skies and access to the lake and trails. It sits amid a mixed conifer forest and offers an ideal setting for guest seeking recreation and relaxation.
Little Mattie has 19 standard sites suitable for tents…
Little Maud Campground
The Little Maud Campground has 21 campsites plus a host site near Ruedi Reservoir. Boat ramps at Little Maud and Mollie B campgrounds. Swimming, boating, fishing, sailboarding on lake. Little Maude Family Campground is located on scenic Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft. Many recreation opportunities are accessible including land and water sports.
Twenty two sites are available for trailers under 32 ft.…
Lyle/Morman Lake TH #1919
If you decide to go on this hike, it is one of the most scenic in the Fryingpan River area. The trail goes through acres of broad valleys and scattered trees for the first 1.5 miles to Lyle Lake. About 300 feet above and 1/4 of a mile further than Lyle Lake is a tarn (a small lake) one might want to explore before going on to Mormon Lake. Once getting to Lyle Lake you have two choices on how to get to Mormon Lake;…
Miller Divide #1930
This trail accesses some of the finest deer and elk habitat in the country. It also provides scenic views of the Fryingpan Valley and Rocky Fork Creek. The first part of the trail is steep but flattens out on top with a short downhill to Rocky Fork Creek. It is hard to follow on top.
Mollie B Campground
The Mollie B Campground has 26 campsites plus a host site near Ruedi Reservoir. There is a boat ramp near the campground at Ruedi Marina. Swimming, boating, fishing, sailboarding on lake.
The Mollie B campground has 26 campsites available to tent and trailers under 32 feet.
A fourteen day stay limit applies to this site and reservations are accepted.
40-foot maximum RV length. No hook ups available.
Fish…
Rocky Fork Picnic Site
Rocky Fork Picnic Site is at the base of the Ruedi Reservior dam. It is next to the Frying Pan River, making it popular with anglers.
Rocky Fork TH #1931
This trail is fairly steep for the first half mile, then levels off to a gradual climb until it connects with FS 528.
Ruedi Marina Boat Ramp
Ruedi Marina Day Use dump station is CLOSED
The septic waste dump station at Ruedi Marina day use area is closed and non-functional. The nearest dump stations are in Silt and Edwards.
Ruedi Marina Boat Ramp is a put-in for boats into Ruedi Reservoir. The Forest Service is concerned by the serious threat posed to our aquatic habitats by two non-native and invasive aquatic mussels —the Zebra mussel and the…