Pike & San Isabel National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

USDA Forest Service
Pike & San Isabel
National Forests
Cimarron & Comanche
National Grasslands
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
719-553-1400

Telephone for the
Hearing Impaired
719-553-1404

Forest & Grassland Facts

How big is the forest? Where are our special places? When was the grassland established?

Cimarron National Grassland
Comanche National Grassland
Leadville Ranger District
Pikes Peak Ranger District
Salida Ranger District
San Carlos Ranger District
South Park Ranger District
South Platte Ranger District

Forest Management

• Robert J. Leaverton, Forest Supervisor
• John F Peterson, Deputy Forest Supervisor

Happenings

Read about places, people, and issues in our quarterly newsletter, and check out our events calendar.

History

History of the Pike, San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron, Comanche National Grasslands

Natural Resources

The Forest Service is all about sustaining resources—land, water, vegetation, and wildlife.

Heritage resources are important remnants of the past—prehistoric and historic human culture and ancient animal life.

New Century of Service

The Forest Service celebrates our 100th birthday in 2005. Find out how we're preparing to provide another 100 years of service through Rocky Mountain Region's forests and grasslands.

Organization

Locate offices on the Pike, San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron, Comanche National Grasslands, which is part of the Rocky Mountain Region.

The USDA Forest Service is led by Chief Gail Kimball. With a national headquarters in Washington, D.C., the Forest Service operates through nine regions around the country. The Rocky Mountain Region is led by Regional Forester Rick Cables.

Policies & Legislation

Local, regional, and national policies, agreements, and legislation guide our priorities and procedures. Many of our regulations are explained in Title 36, Parts 200-299 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Recreation

Our forest offers a diversity of outdoor opportunities. These lands are yours—to visit, care for and, most of all, enjoy.

Research

The Rocky Mountain Research Station supports our natural-resource programs through relevant research and development of state-of-the-art management tools.

Rules & Regulations

General rules for national forests and grasslands include details about camping, pets, firearms, permits, and more.

Service First

Service First is a partnership between the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. This partnership provides one-stop shopping, just as the trading post did in the frontier days.

Working With Others

Forest Service staff work with volunteers, teachers, groups, tribes, permittees, contractors, and other agencies.