Arapaho Roosevelt and Pawnee Home
Welcome to Your Forests & Grassland!
As one of the most visited national forests in the country, there is an adventure waiting for everyone!
The Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland are located in north central Colorado and encompass 1.5 million acres across five districts. Learn more about the area.
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Know Before You Go
Trip planning resources and considerations before you head out.
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Maps
Motor Vehicle Use Maps, National Forest Visitor Maps, atlases, free downloads, and more.
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Passes & Permits
Some areas require a pass or permit. This includes Mount Blue Sky, the Arapaho National Recreation Area, and Brainard Lake.
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Destinations
Special places, including 10 Wilderness areas, the Cache la Poudre River, Mount Blue Sky, the Arapaho National Recreation Area, and Brainard Lake.
Recent News
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Seasonal restrictions on Canyon Lakes Ranger District to protect nesting birds of prey
Release Date: Mar 7, 2024
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Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests plans implementation of recreational shooting closures identified in the 2019 Recreational Sport Shooting Project Decision
Release Date: Mar 6, 2024
Features
Communities coalescing
Colorado Front Range landscape partners cross boundaries to reduce wildfire risk
Hessie Cabin: Dynamite, Mines and Trapdoors
How the discoveries beneath a historic 19th century cabin are shaping its renovation and guiding future use