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The Gold Belt Tour National Scenic Byway retraces the historic travel routes for the World’s Greatest Gold Camp, Cripple Creek. Travel on a historic, narrow-gauge railroad bed, an old stage road, and a county road on the Byway. The three...

Grand Valley Open OHV Area provides opportunities for cross-country motorized recreation and time with family and friends, including camping. The western boundary of the Open Area is 27 1/4 Road.

Guffey Gorge Day-Use Area, also referred to as Paradise Cove, is a popular recreation fee site located in southern Park County. Tucked within a rural, agricultural setting, Guffey Gorge is an 80 acre parcel of land located twelve miles away...

The Gunnison Area includes the very popular Hartman Rocks recreation use area just a few miles SW of Gunnison. It consists of 160 acres at the "Base Area" managed by the City and County of Gunnison as well as an...

The Gunnison Gorge Wilderness offers a wild and pristine backcountry experience, with its unique black granite and colorful sandstone double-canyon system carved by the Gunnison River. Fourteen miles of the Gunnison River flow through this wilderness area, offering diverse and...

Opportunities for trail-based hiking, dog walking, trail running, mountain bicycling, horseback riding and other non-motorized recreation activities between Orchard Mesa and Whitewater along the Gunnison River bluffs. Georeferenced PDF map available for download here: https://www.blm.gov/grand-junction-fo/public-room/map/gunnison-river-bluffs-extensive-recreation-management-area-map

Gypsum Campground is located along the Eagle River and is readily accessible from Interstate Highway 70. The campground is open May 15 - November 15 annually. There is no reservation system. Campsites are occupied on a first come, first serve...

Gypsum Hills Recreation Area is easily accessible located right off of I-70. Challenging four-wheel drive routes and off-highway vehicle trails offers visitors the chance to test their abilities while enjoying the fantastic mountain scenery and ranching landscapes. There are also...

BLM's Gypsum Valley Recreation site is a remote site about 50 miles north of Dove Creek. The site serves primarily as a boat launch for the portion of the Dolores River flowing through the Dolores River Canyon Wilderness Study Area...

Hardscrabble Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) is located between Gypsum and Eagle, and has become a trail mecca for both motorized and non-motorized users. The SRMA is divided into two Recreation Management Zones (RMZs). Mountain bikers can enjoy single track...

Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview Hartman Rocks Recreation Area includes over 14,000 acres of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and 160 acres (The Base Area) owned and managed...

Horse Pasture Site is a fishing access point located along the Colorado River. Boat access is not located here but is upstream at the Community Site. For more information, please contact the Colorado river Valley Field Office.

Irish Canyon is a relatively remote and highly scenic canyon. It is designated as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) because of its unique geology, scenery, plant species, and cultural resources. Twelve of the twenty-two geologic formations found in...

Jouflas Campground is located in the Rabbit Valley Motorized Area, which is within the McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. There are 14 sites that feature picnic tables and fire grates. This campsite is intended to provide camping opportunities to those...

Located just outside of Paonia, Colorado, the Jumbo Mountain Trail System has evolved into a wonderful, renewed resource for non-motorized trail users. The trail system encompasses over 20 miles of great single-track trails with excellent views of the North Fork...

The 120-acre Junction Butte Wetland is designated as a Watchable Wildlife Area, providing excellent birding opportunities. Thea rea is seasonally flooded to maintain the wetland and provided important habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, and other migratory birds. It also provides vital...

The segment of the river from Granby to Kremmling is very popular for fishing and a portion has been designated as Gold Medal Water by the Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW). Hwy 9 Fishing Access is about 1 miles south...

Trailhead to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Recreation Area. The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and has beautiful scenery. Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded area is possible. The area is most busy during hunting...

The King Mountain SRMA is unique due to its remoteness and proximity to the Flat Tops Wilderness and its huge elk herd. Most of the routes within the SRMA are designated for foot and horse travel only, making it pristine...

The Trailhead leads to the 12,000 acre King Mountain Recreation Area. The area offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and has beautiful scenery. Hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and camping in an uncrowded area is possible. The area is most busy...

Knowles Overlook Campground is located in the Rabbit Valley Motorized Area, which is within McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area. This campground is intended to provide camping opportunities to those seeking tent or overland style camping experiences. The access road requires...

The Kremmling Field Office manages 377,900 acres of land in north-central Colorado, including BLM-managed lands in the Laramie River Valley, North Park, Middle Park, Fraser Valley, and the Upper Colorado River Valley. The varied landscape encompasses high mountain peaks, sand...

With approximately 14 miles total of public fishing access, the Lake Fork is excellent for fishing from the banks or for wade fishing. The Colorado Division of Wildlife has stocked more than 24,000 fingerling and catchable trout in the Lake...

Located in groves of cottonwoods along the San Miguel River. Cottonwood campground has 14 campsites. RV and tent sites, a few cabanas, picnic tables, grills, toilets, and hand-carry boat ramps. No drinking water or trash services. The river in this...

Ledges Rockhouse Campground is one of several recreation sites along the river. The site includes a restroom, 12 RV and 12 tent camping sites, cabanas, picnic tables, grills, and a boat ramp. During wet weather, the narrow, one-lane road along...

The Little Book Cliffs Wilderness Study Area is characterized by gently-sloping plateaus, various small canyons, and four major canyon systems: Main Canyon, Coal Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon and Spring Canyon. These four larger systems are also accompanied by many smaller side...

Little Yampa Canyon SRMA includes public lands on Duffy Mountain, Illes Mountain, and Juniper Mountain. Portions of the Yampa River and Yampa Valley Trail are included in the SRMA. The Yampa river is a popular flat-water floating trip for the...

The campground is located between CO 145 and the San Miguel River about 0.4 miles downriver from the Beaver Creek Boat Ramp. There are three tent sites with tables and grills. Two parking areas will accommodate a few small RVs...

The Lower Spring Creek Trail is an 8-mile long, motorized single-track trail that branches from the Upper Spring Creek Trail about 2 miles west of the South Dave Wood Road Trailhead at the Forest Service boundary. Initially the route begins...

Visit a 1,000-year-old ancestral Puebloan site, which includes a 40-room village. The Lowry Pueblo site was first excavated in 1931 and became a National Historic Landmark in 1967. It is one of the most significant BLM archaeological sites in the...

The Lunch Loops provides non-motorized mixed use trail opportunities (mountain biking, hiking, trail running), accommodating a range of skill levels. This area is easily accessed from Grand Junction and provides outstanding views of the Grand Valley. For a map please...

Lyons Gulch is a free BLM site featuring a boat launch, which includes a toilet and five campsites. Campsite #1 can accommodate larger groups. The restroom is closed November 15th to May 15th. Cat holes are not permitted due to...

Mack Ridge/Kokopelli Trails provides outstanding single-track mountain biking opportunities. Trails range in difficulty and skill level. Rustler's Loop, for example, is designed as a practice loop where riders can hone their skills - educational signs give tips and advice for...

The BLM trails near McCoy, CO are a fun playground for motorcyclists. The trails here are tough and remote so be careful. For more information, please contact the Colorado River Field Office.

Hike along a stream bed for several miles to the Colorado River in search of rock art sites among outstanding scenery. Please be considerate of this fragile desert canyon - All the rock art can be seen without leaving the...

McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area is one of BLM Colorado's most diverse desert recreation areas. Hikers will be stunned by the red-rock cliffs of Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness while the Ruby-Horsethief River Corridor offers Class I and II flatwater boating...

The town of Meeker is largely an agricultural community, located in the wide fertile valley of the White River in northwestern Colorado. Relatively isolated from other communities, it sits near the intersection of State Highway 13 and State Highway 64...

Opportunities for hiking and outdoor classroom learning. Enjoy viewing of geology, plants, and wildlife in a natural landscape. Mica Mine is a 2.6 miles round trip within Ladder Canyon. Motorized and mechanized use is not allowed. Easy access from Grand...

This beautiful high-alpine tundra and Area of Critical Environmental Concern contains significant biodiversity. There are several small parcels of BLM land here, with unique geological formations and 18 rare plant species. This area is located near significant cultural attractions within...

Mount Garfield is an iconic landmark of the Grand Valley located near the town of Palisade. The hike is two miles one way with 2,000 feet of elevation change - The trails are steep and challenging but offer exceptional views...

Mountain Sheep Point Rec Site, also known as ‘Dove Creek Pumps’ is approximately 19 miles downriver from Bradfield is the Mountain Sheep Point Recreation Site, which can be accessed by driving about 6 miles east from Dove Creek along gravel...

The main recreational planning emphasis for the Mud Springs area is for motorized trails and rock crawling opportunities, though there are also about 4 miles of non-motorized trails as well. The motorized trails are converted full sized vehicle routes which...

Muddy Creek is a tributary of the Colorado River and provides anglers another great option to pursue both Rainbow and Brown trout in the Colorado River Basin. The creek is split in half by Wolford Reservoir and the most popular...

New Castle Extensive Recreation Management area is abundant in recreational opportunities. Mountain biking has become prevalent, though all trails are open to horseback and hikers as well. The Colorow trail is in the heart of the area, providing trail users...

The open area covers 8,560 acres about six miles northeast of Delta. While it's open to cross-country travel of all types, including biking and hiking, the heaviest increase in use is attributed to off-highway vehicles (OHVs) such as four-wheelers and...

The North Desert provides opportunities to participate in motorized OHV recreation (motorcycles, ATV, UTV, full-sized 4x4 vehicles) on a variety of routes designated for different uses that link the desert terrain on the north side of the Grand Valley from...

Overview The North Fruita Desert campground is a mountain biker’s paradise with campsites situated at the heart of the famous "18 Road" trail system and within easy reach of the world-renowned Kokopelli Trail system. Come to the North Fruita Desert...

Colorado's only open sand dune area for OHV recreation is situated at the eastern edge of North Park at the toe of the Medicine Bow Mountain Range. North Sand Hills provides unique riding opportunities for dirt bike, ATV, side- by-side...

Twelve miles of single-track trails invite trail users to Oil Well Flats with its spectacular views of the valley below and the Sangre De Cristo Mountain range in the distance. Some routes are shared with motorized travelers but most visitors...

Orchard Boat Launch is the last public boater take-out on the Gunnison River before Confluence Park in Delta. These are calmer waters, however boaters need to be aware of private lands and potential river hazards before floating the river downstream...