Ninemile Area
In addition to the campgrounds and picnic areas in the Ninemile Area, there are several unique places to visit such as the delightful Ninemile Historic Remount Depot and Ranger Station, and the fun Grand Menard Discovery Trail which is adjacent to the Grand Menard Picnic Area. Both are great places to take your family and friends.
Recreation Sites
Ch-paa-qn Peak from Edith Peak Road #476
At 7996 feet, Ch-paa-qn (pronounced "Cha pa kwin") Peak marks the highest point on the Ninemile Ranger District and is a major attraction for hikers in the local area. From the summit on a clear day,…
Clearwater Crossing Campground
Site Open
Off the beaten path, this is a small campground with stock facilities and public corrals. The nearby trailhead is primarily used for horseback riding and hiking into the Great Burn area.
Grand Menard Picnic Area
This large, open picnic area is a great place to spend time with the family or throw a family reunion. Located near the Historic Forest Service Remount Depot and Visitor center, it's a great place to…
Kreis Pond Campground
Site Open
Close to the Ninemile Ranger Station and Grand Menard Picnic Area, this campground offers mountain biking opportunities and has seven campsites and a day use area with two grills. The campsites are…
Ninemile Remount Depot and Historic Ranger Station
Site Open
This historic site has a visitor center and self-guided tour where you can learn about the Ninemile Remount Depot which provided experienced packers and their animals for fighting fires and for…
Petty Creek Bighorn Sheep Viewing Site
This is a good place to view bighorn sheep, which feed on the grassy slopes and find safety on the canyon cliffs and talus slopes. Hike the 0.5 mile gravel trail that winds up through the talus rock…