Picnicking

Located next to the Colorado River, the AA Barn is a reservable, day-use site for group picnics and other gatherings, with nearby attractions such as Rocky Mountain National Park, Shadow Mountain…

Arapaho National Recreation Area covers 35,000 acres in the upper reaches of the Colorado River Valley. Established by Congress in 1978, the area offers world-class recreation opportunities and…

Located on the north side of Brainard Lake, Arickaree Picnic Site is set in the shade of the subalpine forest adjacent to Brainard Lake Road. The site offers five picnic sites with tables, pedestal…

Arrowhead Lodge was originally built as a summer mountain resort. Construction began in 1933 and the lodge opened for business in 1935. In 1984, Arrowhead Lodge was transferred from private to public…

The Bellaire Lake Picnic Site provides parking and picnic opportunities adjacent to Bellaire Lake. There are nine picnic sites available, and each has a table and pedestal grill.  

This picnic area is situated next to County Road 63E (Pingree Park Road) where it crosses Bennett Creek. It is in an open coniferous forest with steep mountainous topography. 

The Big Bend Picnic Site is located along Highway 40 in a lodgepole pine forest setting with scenic views. There are seven sites with tables and fire grates. The picnic area is open year-round…

Brainard Lake Recreation Area is set in a glacially carved valley offering visitors spectacular panoramic views of Brainard Lake, surrounding subalpine forest, and high peaks along the Continental…

The Cache la Poudre is Colorado's only nationally designated Wild and Scenic River. Starting high in the peaks of Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park along the Continental Divide, the river flows…

This picnic site is located on the crest of Cameron Pass along Colorado Highway 14 in a subalpine forest setting with scenic views. There are four picnic sites with tables and fire grates.