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BLM Colorado

Colorado's 8.3 million acres of public lands and more than 27 million acres of mineral estate support diverse lifestyles and livelihoods on healthy and working landscapes in Colorado's backyard.

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Click on the offices to view contact information and the latest regional news.
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Red Cloud Peak Wilderness Study Area
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Rangely Rock Crawling Park
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Grape Creek Wilderness Study Area
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Upper Colorado River Recreation Area

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Recreation

Explore recreation opportunities on Colorado's public lands!
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Threatened and Endangered Species

Learn more about Colorado's threatened and endangered species!
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Christmas Tree permits

Interested in cutting your own Christmas tree on your public lands? Look no further!
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National Conservation Lands

Immerse yourself in Colorado's prized landscapes from congressionally designated wilderness areas to national monuments!
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Wild Horse and Burros

Get out and explore Colorado's three Herd Management Areas, and the Little Book Cliffs Wild Horse Range!
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Resource Advisory Councils

Want to get involved locally? Learn more about our Resource Advisory Councils!
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Fire Information

View maps of active fires, learn about prescribed burns, or check out other fire related stories in Colorado.
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Frequently Used Sites

Not sure where to go from here? We have a list of sites that are used frequently - from recreation to mining claims and everything...

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