Recreation


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#KnowBeforeYouGo - Be sure to check the latest information to find what you need to plan your trip to the Forests and Grassland.

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland offers a diversity of outdoor opportunities and special places to explore. These lands are yours to visit, to care for and enjoy! 

View our Campground-at-a Glance table for a quick view of available campgrounds. View a video overview of various recreation activities available.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Current Recreation Conditions

Area Name Status Area Conditions
Ballard Road (#129, #129A,B) Closed Closed Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire
Black Hollow Road (#142, #142A-G) Closed Closed Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire.
Bowen Gulch (#119) Open Open Only accessible from Rocky Mountain National Park. Other access closed due to the East Troublesome Fire.
Denver Creek Campground Closed Closed Closed due to fire damage.
Devil's Nose Target Range Closed Closed
Green Ridge/Lost Lake Unreachable Unreachable Closed due to Cameron Peak Fire.
Greer Road (#154, #154A-C) Closed Closed Forest Service Road 154.C is closed due to Cameron Peak Fire
Jacks Gulch Campground Closed Closed Heavily damaged by the Cameron Peak Fire and will remained closed until rebuilt.
Pole Hill Road (#122) Open Open
Roaring Creek (#952) Open Open
Sevenmile Road (#225) Closed Closed
Storm Mountain Road (#153) Closed Closed 153.B is open. See Cameron Peak Fire closure map.
Swamp Creek Road (#171, #171A-L) Open Open