Accessible Recreation
The Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron &
Comanche National Grasslands offers a number of recreational
facilities designed with accessibility in mind for persons
with disabilities. Also, there are programs that allow visitor
discounts for fees charged on national forests.
The Pike & San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron &
Comanche National Grasslands has more than 90 developed facilities
including family and group campgrounds, picnic areas, boat
ramps, and rental cabins.
Dispersed camping may be for you if you like to camp away
from it all, but want to drive there in your car.
What’s the weather? How are the roads? Is your favorite
campground open?
Find out where to cast your line for stream and lake fishing
from the shore or a boat. Information on seasons, licenses,
and restrictions is available from the State department of
fish and game.
Find out about other recreational opportunities.
Leave
No trace Skills and Ethics
Recreation.gov
is your one-stop source for finding recreational opportunities
on federal lands.
Archeological resources and historic places abound on federal
lands.
Holiday Tree Information
Most of the forest is open to hunting. Information on seasons,
licenses, and restrictions is available from the State department
of fish and game. Check out where you can target shoot.
Visitor maps provide information on attractions, facilities,
services, and opportunities. Our brochures provide local recreation,
wildlife, fire safety, and other information.
The use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
during hunting season has skyrocketed in recent years. ATVs
offer several advantages -- they are easier than walking,
they cause less impact than most other vehicles, they can
access ATV trails that would turn back full-size vehicles,
and carrying an elk out on the back of an ATV is easier than
carrying it out on foot.
OHV Recreation Opportunity Maps
Most national forests and grasslands are open, free of charge.
Fees and permits may be required for some activities and locations.
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Recreation
Residence Permits
Information and examples of
documents associated with the Consistency Review and Continuance
Determination for Recreation Residence Permits. A recreation
residence is an authorized summer home which occupies National
Forest System Land.
- Recreation Residence Consistency Review Information
This process was called Recreation Site-Facility Master Planning
(RS-FMP.) However, the Forest Service recognized, as a result
of the findings of a team chartered specifically to review
the public participation efforts associated with this analysis
process, that the term “master planning” could
imply that this is a decision-making process as opposed to
an analytic one. Therefore, based on a recommendation from
that team, the Forest Service decided to refer to the analysis
of recreation facilities more accurately and simply as Recreation
Facility Analysis.
While many campgrounds are on a first-come basis, you can
use the National
Recreation Reservation Service to make reservations for
some campgrounds.
Some areas have cabins and fire-lookout towers available
for rental.
General
rules for national forests and grasslands include details
about camping, pets, and other topics. Etiquette expected
of visitors is outlined in the Leave
No Trace program.
Have a safe visit when you come to your forests and grasslands—whether
driving, hiking, boating, or enjoying other activities.
Scenic drives, visitor centers, special places, and more.
Trails
Many non-motorized trails are open to hikers, cyclists, and
equestrian users. Off-highway vehicle users will find many
opportunities for motorized enjoyment in the Pike & San
Isabel National Forests and Cimarron & Comanche National
Grasslands.
There is one Visitor Center in Fairplay - Wilkerson Pass
Visitor Center with maps and books, interpretive displays,
and helpful information specialists.
Wilderness is a place where the imprint of humans is substantially
unnoticed. Find out about our wilderness opportunities.
From snowshoeing and skiing to snowmobiling, find out about
these and other winter activities. |