Picnicking
There are a variety of wonderful places to enjoy picnics with family and friends. Pack a lunch and enjoy the cool shade near under cottonwood trees on the Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands or near a lake in the whispering pines on the Pike-San Isabel National Forests. Some day-use picnic areas require nominal fees that contribute toward maintaining these sites.
Picnicking - Single
Pack up your picnic basket and enjoy one of many picnic areas the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands has to offer.
Picnicking - Group
Grab your family and friends; group picnic areas feature pavilions, tables and pedestal grills set up for large groups. Reservations are recommended for dates between Memorial Day and Labor Day at www.Recreation.gov.
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Angel of Shavano Group Area
This group campground is located near the Angel of Shavano Campground and adjacent to the creek. Volleyball, softball and a horseshoe pit are available. Visitors must bring their own equipment,…
Beaver Ponds Picnic Area
Site Open
Beaver Ponds Picnic Area offers day use visitors four designated sites each with parking, a grill and a picnic table.It is difficult to access Jefferson Lake Recreation Area during the winter…
Bridge Crossing Picnic Area
Site Open
This is a nice picnic area along the South Platte River and off of Jefferson County Road 67. There is no host on-site. The host is at Lone Rock Campground about 3.5 miles south from picnic area.No…
Buffalo Campground
Located about an hour drive southwest of Denver at an elevation of 7,400 feet, Buffalo Campground provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals or families to enjoy the great outdoors. Buffalo…
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
Site Open
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…
Burning Bear Campground
Burning Bear Campground is located off of Guanella Pass Road, north of the town of Grant. The Guanella Pass Road (Park County Route 62) is a Scenic and Historic Byway and is one of the most popular…
Butcher Boy Picnic Area
Site Open
This picnic/day-use area is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake, adjacent to May Queen Campground. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and a restroom. You can…
Cabin Ridge Picnic Area
Site Open
Situated along the Rampart Range Road south of Highway 67, this picnic area has ten (10) units with picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet.
Carrizo Auto Tour Interpretive Site
Site Open
Informational kiosks for this self-guided, 180-mile tour highlights many points of interest, scenery, and amenities found on the Carrizo Unit including the Granada-Fort Union military road, Carrizo…
Carrizo Canyon Picnic Area
Site Open
Carrizo Canyon: The east fork of Carrizo Creek flows through this small canyon graced by juniper and cottonwood trees. American Indian petroglyphs can be found along the canyon walls. A variety of…