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Displaying 13226 - 13250 of 21282Kenosha Pass Campground
This campground has 25 campsites at an elevation of 10,000 feet with parking spurs 16-30 feet long. Camping season begins in May and continues to early September. Facilities include water, tables, vault toilets and fire rings.
All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water…
Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site
Welcome to Kenosha Pass Railroad Station Documentary Site! The written plaque to the sign:
"Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad Brochure
The brochure and exhibits on this site were made possible with assistance from the Colorado Historical Society and Park County Touris Office.
The picnic…
Kenosha Wildlife Viewing Observation Site
The Kenosha Wildlife Viewing Observation Site is accessed by a short trail and provides views of the Kenosha Pass area including a wetland area.
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
The Buffalo Creek Recreation Area is more than 50 miles of multi-use, nonmotorized trails that tie into the Colorado Trail in several places. There are a lot of options available for riding or hiking. Some of the old logging roads provide two-track while connecting trails…
Scraggy View Picnic Area
On the South Platte River at an elevation of 6,296 feet, Scraggy View Picnic Area is approximately 1 1/2 hours drive southwest of Denver on Jefferson County Route 126. There are five (5) picnic sites.
No campfires; pedestal grills available.
Shelf Lake Trailhead
The Shelf Lake Trail (#634) beings at a junction with the South Park Trail (#600) and the Geneva Creek Road (NFSR 119). For the first two and a half miles, the trail traverses and then climbs steadily in a north-northwest direction in the Smelter Gulch drainage. The trail then rises at a less rapid rate until treeline at about mile 2.7. The final 0.75 mile rises more rapidly in a series of switchbacks up…
Shinglemill Trailhead
The Shinglemill Trailhead provides access to the Shinglemill Trail (#725), Morrison Creek Trail (#724) and the Colorado Trail (#1776) Segment 3.
This trailhead is in an active timber sale area.
Pikes Peak Recreational Shooting Areas
Recreational shooting is allowed on most National Forest System lands. However, there are some specific areas closed to target shooting and many rules do apply. The rules, regulations, and guidelines are provided in the brochure found on the Pikes Peak Ranger District Shooting Brochure. Please review the Shooting Brochure and read the…
Rainbow Falls Motorized Routes
The Rainbow Falls area offers many motorized roads and trails for four-wheel drive and off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. This area contains several motorized trails open to motor vehicles 50 inches, or less, in overall width. The roads and trails in this area connect to the North Rampart Range OHV riding area as well. The North Rampart Range riding area is managed by the South Platte Ranger District. Be sure to…
Brookside-McCurdy Trailhead
The Brookside-McCurdy Trail is an arterial route from south to north or vice versa through the Lost Creek Wilderness Area. It leads hikers through high elevation meadows, low grassy valleys, unusual granite rock formations and varied forests all adding variety to the experience. The trail connects with seven other trails in Lost Creek: Colorado (segment 4), Craig Park, Hankins Pass…
Wigwam Trailhead
Wigwam Trail provides access to Lost Creek Wilderness and to Wigwam Park where the trail continues beyond the South Park Ranger District boundary. This moderate trail is a total of 11 miles and intersects with Brookside-McCurdy, Rolling Creek and Goose Creek Trails enabling hikers to form their own loops.
Buffalo Peaks Wilderness - East side
Buffalo Peaks Wilderness offers a great variety of recreational opportunities. There are many miles of trail in or near the wilderness area, and all wilderness regulations apply. Trails in the wilderness area are for foot traffic only and not open to motorized vehicles or bicycles. …
Mount Belford (Fourteener)
Rising from the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness at 14,197 feet, Mount Belford is the 19th highest peak in Colorado. Mount Belford is a favorite amongst hikers not only for its beauty, but also for its close proximity to two other Fourteeners, …
Kenosha Pass Area
Kenosha Pass provides access to the Colorado Trail as it heads southeast towards the Lost Creek Wilderness and west towards the Continetal Divide and Jefferson Lake. The Colorado Trail starts outside of Denver and ends in Durango. It runs adjacent to the Kenosha Pass and Kenosha East Campgrounds.
There is also a…
Matukat Area
The Matukat Road (NFSR 211) provides access to the southeast portion of the Lost Creek Wilderness and to Cheesman Reservoir. It provides a scenic drive with expansive views through part of the area that was burned in the Hayman Fire of 2002 and continues south to connect with the Taryall Road (Park County Route 77).
Four Mile Trailhead
The Four Mile Trailhead provides access to: Rough and Tumbling Creek Trail #617 which enters Buffalo Peaks Wilderness.
The Buffalo Peaks Wilderness was established in 1993 to preserve its quality, character, and integrity. This area is intended to be a place where…
Sugar Loaf Dam
A popular area for fisherman of all ages, the Turquoise Lake Sugarloaf Dam is a good spot to take in the majestic beauty of Turquoise Lake. This are is open year round, and a popular ice fishing destination for the winter fisher. When the ice is thick enough, snowmobiles can travel across the lake from this access.
Kelsey Overlook Observation Site
The Kelsey Overlook Observation Site is just north of the Kelsey Campground. This pull off allows for a beautiful view of the valley below.
Emily Lake Recreation Area
If you are looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a destination campground with a family friendly atmosphere, try the Emily Lake Recreation Area off Forest Road 142 west of Lac du Flambeau.
The Emily Lake Recreation Area on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District consists of a campground with 11 campsites equipped with a parking spur, campfire rings with grill, picnic table, vault toilets and drinking…
Kathryn Lake Recreation Area
The Kathryn Lake Campground will remain closed for the 2019 camping season. This closure impacts the campground - there will be reduced services at boat landing and picnic area – no swim buoys or water sampling at the beach, no public water supply available, vehicle access/parking available, toilet building available, picnic grounds, boat landing and accessible fishing pier will be mowed, garbage service…
Blue River Reservoir Area
In the summer months, Blue River Reservoir is a popular place for fishing, boating, swimming, waterskiing and stand-up paddle boarding. There are two main campgrounds, Lookout Campground and Mona Campground. There are also two boat launches,…
Clear Lake Area
Clear Lake has a long history of being a popular recreation spot in the high Cascades. It was discovered in 1859 by a party of men who were searching for a route over the Cascade Mountains. They had followed an Indian trail down Hackleman Creek and after considerable scouting found Fish Lake and then Clear Lake.
Clear Lake is about 142 acres in size and lies at an elevation of 3,012 feet, with a maximum depth of…
Fish Lake Remount Depot - Commissary Cabin
Long used by Native Americans, the Fish Lake area was an important stop for weary travelers on the Santiam Wagon Road. The Forest Service first used Fish Lake as a ranger outpost in 1905. During the 1920s, it served as the field and dispatch headquarters for the Santiam National Forest, (the predecessor of the Willamette National…
Black Canyon Day Use Area
This site offers relief from summer heat alongside the Middle Fork Willamette River. Recreational opportunities include fishing and picnicking.
Packard Creek Campground
Packard Creek is a popular 37-site campground on the western side of Hills Creek Reservoir. The family-friendly destination offers a picturesque setting among tall trees, with views of the lake beyond. Most of the campground is accessible. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and a campfire ring. The group campground,…