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America's Public Forests

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Browse 16 national forests and grasslands managed by the USFS — millions of acres for hiking, camping, and exploration.

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16
National Forests
1
States
9.2M acres
Total Area
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Arapaho National Forest
285K acres

Arapaho National Forest

Colorado

High-alpine Colorado forest with exceptional hiking, backcountry skiing, fishing, and 13,000-foot peaks accessible year-round.

Carson National Forest
1.2M acres

Carson National Forest

Colorado

Nearly 1.2M acres of northern Colorado mountains offering world-class fishing, 300+ miles of trails, and year-round recreation from alpine peaks to river valleys.

434K acres

Comanche National Grassland

Colorado

Vast high-plains grassland in southeastern Colorado offering dispersed camping, scenic drives, fishing, and solitude amid rolling prairie and canyon country.

Grand Mesa National Forest
181K acres

Grand Mesa National Forest

Colorado

Colorado's largest flat-top mountain offers 300+ lakes, diverse trails, and year-round recreation from fishing to winter sports.

Gunnison National Forest
719K acres

Gunnison National Forest

Colorado

A sprawling high-country forest with alpine wilderness, scenic byways, legendary fishing, and year-round recreation from hiking to winter sports.

Manti-La Sal National Forest
499K acres

Manti-La Sal National Forest

Colorado

High-alpine Colorado forest offering world-class backpacking, skiing, fishing, and mountain biking across 498,000+ acres.

Medicine Bow National Forest
678K acres

Medicine Bow National Forest

Colorado

High alpine wilderness with excellent hiking, fishing, and winter sports across 678,000+ acres of Colorado's northern mountains.

190K acres

Pawnee National Grassland

Colorado

High plains grassland offering 100+ miles of trails, dispersed camping, wildlife viewing, and scenic butte vistas across 190,000 acres.

Pike National Forest
597K acres

Pike National Forest

Colorado

Iconic Colorado peaks, 150+ miles of fishable waters, and year-round recreation from Pikes Peak to alpine lakes.

Rio Grande National Forest
923K acres

Rio Grande National Forest

Colorado

Vast high-altitude San Juan Mountain wilderness with 300+ trails, alpine fishing, winter sports, and remote dispersed camping across 923,000 acres.

Roosevelt National Forest
427K acres

Roosevelt National Forest

Colorado

Alpine peaks, pristine fishing waters, and year-round trails make Roosevelt National Forest a versatile Colorado adventure destination.

Routt National Forest
504K acres

Routt National Forest

Colorado

Over 500,000 acres of Colorado mountain forest offering world-class skiing, extensive trail networks, and abundant camping in the scenic Medicine Bow Range.

San Isabel National Forest
363K acres

San Isabel National Forest

Colorado

Colorado's premier alpine forest featuring 14,000-foot peaks, 300+ miles of trails, and world-class fishing and backcountry skiing.

San Juan National Forest
786K acres

San Juan National Forest

Colorado

Nearly 786,000 acres of Colorado alpine wilderness offering summit hikes, pristine fishing, winter sports, and dramatic high-country scenery.

Uncompahgre National Forest
583K acres

Uncompahgre National Forest

Colorado

Alpine peaks, pristine lakes, and 500+ miles of trails make this southwestern Colorado wilderness a premier destination for hiking, backpacking, and winter recreation.

White River National Forest
868K acres

White River National Forest

Colorado

Central Colorado's vast wilderness offering alpine hiking, world-class fishing, developed and dispersed camping, and four-season outdoor adventures from trail running to backcountry skiing.

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