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Activity	Location	Description

Arapaho Bay Campground	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Arapaho Bay Campground is located north of Granby in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It sits on the southeast end of Lake Granby, at an elevation of 8,360 feet.

Barr Lake State Park	Barr Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks	Nature enthusiasts can enjoy a unique combination of activities from wildlife watching and educational programs to hunting and fishing at Barr Lake State Park.

Bellaire Lake Campground	Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Bellaire Lake Campground is located about 50 miles northwest of Fort Collins in the Red Feather Lakes area, at an elevation of 8,650 feet.

Big Creek Campground	Grand Junction Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Big Creek Campground lies a top the Grand Mesa on the shores of Big Creek Reservoir number one. The elevation of this site is 10,000 feet.

Big Creek Lakes Campground	The Parks Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	Big Creek Lakes Campground is situated next to Big Creek Lake, about 35 miles northwest of Walden. It is the largest and most popular Forest Service campground in the Walden/North Park area.

Black Bess Day Use Area	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Black Bess Family Picnic Ground is located at 7,800 ft. in elevation and provides access to water sports on Ruedi Reservoir and land sports in the surrounding terrain.

Boyd Lake State Park	Boyd Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks	The most modern water sports facility in northern Colorado, Boyd Lake State Park boasts over 1,700 surface acres of water for boating, fishing, sailing and more.

Chatfield State Park	Chatfield State Park, Colorado State Parks	This park's close proximity to Denver and numerous activities make it a special place to visit.

Cherry Creek State Park	Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado State Parks	This is the closest recreation site to metro Denver. Nearly 1.5 million visitors a year enjoy the many recreation opportunities accessible at Cherry Creek State Park.

Collbran Ranger District	Collbran Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	The Collbran Ranger District encompasses the northern half of the Grand Mesa National Forest.

Cottonwood Lake Campground	Collbran Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Cottonwood Lake Campground lies on the northern portion of the Grand Mesa on the eastern shore of Cottonwood Lake (number 1).

Dearhamer Picnic Ground	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Dearhamer is 32 miles east of Carbondale. It is located on the Fryingpan River and east of Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft.

Dearhammer Campground	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Dearhamer is 32 miles east of Carbondale. It is located on the Fryingpan River and east of Ruedi Reservoir.

Deep Lake	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Deep Lake is a natural 37 acre lake at an elevation of 10,462 feet. Nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are permitted on this cold water lake.

Dillon Marina	Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest	This privately owned and operated marina is located on Dillon Reservoir in the town of Dillon.

Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area	Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area, White River National Forest	The Dillon Reservoir Recreation Area surrounds Dillon Reservoir, on the south side of Silverthorne and Dillon. The reservoir sits at an elevation of 9,015 feet.

Dowdy Lake Campground	Canyon Lakes Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Dowdy Lake is located about 46 miles northwest of Fort Collins in the Red Feather Lakes area. The campground sits adjacent to Dowdy Lake at an elevation of 8,140 feet.

Freeman Mesa Day Use Area	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Freeman Mesa Day Use Area is located on the north shore of Ruedi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft. It provides access to water sports on the reservoir and land sports on the surrounding terrain.

Frisco Marina	Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest	This privately owned and operated marina on Dillon Reservoir is located in the town of Frisco.

Green Mountain Marina	Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest	Green Mountain Marina is located north of Silverthorne on Green Mountain Reservoir, in the town of Heeney.

Green Mountain Reservoir Recreation Area	Green Mountain Reservoir Recreation Area, White River National Forest	The Green Mountain Reservoir Recreation Area is located about 15 miles north of Silverthorne. The area offers many water based activities as well as camping and hiking.

Green Ridge Campground	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Green Ridge Campground is located north of Granby in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It sits on the south end of Shadow Mountain Lake, at an elevation of 8,360 feet.

Harvey Gap State Park	Harvey Gap State Park, Colorado State Parks	This rustic state operated reservoir lies north of Interstate 70 between New Castle and Rifle.

Heart Lake	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	480 acre Heart Lake sits on the Flat Tops, northwest of Eagle, at an elevation of 10,708 feet.

Lake Granby	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	7,256 acre Lake Granby is one of Colorado's largest man-made reservoirs. It is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, at an elevation of 8,280 feet.

LEDE Reservoir	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	This 27 acre, 32 foot deep reservoir, sits at the top of the Gypsum Creek valley, at an elevation of 9,520 feet .

Little Bear Campground	Grand Junction Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Little Bear Campground is located along Forest Road 116 on the southern shores of Island Lake. This site is in close proximity to the Grand Mesa Visitor Center.

Little Mattie Picnic Ground	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	Little Mattie is 25 miles east of Carbondale. It is located on Reudi Reservoir at an elevation of 7,800 ft.

Mcdonald Flats Boat Launch	Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest	McDonald Flats Boat Launch is located on Green Mountain Reservoir, north of Silverthorne.

Meadow Creek Reservoir	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Meadow Creek is a scenic 50 acre reservoir southeast of Granby at an elevation of nearly 10,000 feet.

Meadow Lake	Rifle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Meadow Lake is located 25 miles north of New Castle approximately a 1 1/2 hour drive on 2-wheel drive roads (in good weather). Meadow Lake offers camping, fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing, 4-wheel driving and vistas.

Monarch Lake	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Monarch Lake is a 150 acre lake located east of Granby in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, at an elevation of 8,350 feet.

Pine Cove Boat Launch	Dillon Ranger District, White River National Forest	Pine Cove Boat Launch is located near Frisco, on the south end of Dillon Reservoir.

Rifle Gap State Park	Rifle Gap State Park, Colorado State Parks	Lying at an elevation of 6,000 feet, the recreation opportunities at Rifle Gap State Park focus upon fishing, water sports and camping.

Rifle Ranger District	Rifle Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Rifle Ranger District of the White River National Forest is located around the town of Rifle, west of Glenwood Springs.

Ruedi Boat Ramp & Picnic Ground	Sopris Ranger District, White River National Forest	The Ruedi Boat Ramp and Picnic Ground is located adjacent to Little Maud, Little Mattie and Mollie B Campgrounds, near the west end of Ruedi Reservoir.

Ruedi Reservoir	Ruedi Reservoir	Recreation facilities around the lake consist of four campgrounds accommodating 81 campsites and two boat-launching ramps. The lake covers about 997 acres and is approximately 5 miles long.

Shadow Mountain Lake	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Shadow Mountain Lake is a 1,400 acre reservoir located north of Granby in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It sits between Lake Granby and Grand Lake at an elevation of 8,367 feet.

Stagecoach State Park	Stagecoach State Park, Colorado State Parks	The park is centered around a 780-acre reservoir with a full-service marina. Learn the fascinating history of mining and logging near Stagecoach while you enjoy an unlimited array of activities.

Steamboat Lake State Park	Steamboat Lake State Park, Colorado State Parks	Steamboat Lake lies amidst the public lands of the Routt National Forest near Pearl Lake State Park and 26 miles north of Steamboat Springs.

Stillwater Campground	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Stillwater is a large campground located north of Granby in the Arapaho National Recreation Area. It sits on the northwest side of Lake Granby at an elevation of 8,300 feet.

Sweetwater Lake	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Sweetwater is a natural 72 acre lake at 7,709 feet , popular for fishing, boating and camping.

Sylvan Lake	Eagle Ranger District, White River National Forest	Sylvan Lake, a 40 acre lake at 8,510 feet, offers non motorized boating opportunities, good fishing for brook and rainbow trout, and panoramic views of the surrounding alpine scenery.

Teal Lake Campground	The Parks Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	Teal Lake Campground is situated 31 miles southwest of Walden, on Teal Lake, at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Vega State Park	Vega State Park, Colorado State Parks	Vega Lake is a beautiful high-mountain lake that sits in a glorious alpine meadow on the west edge of Grand Mesa National Forest.

Ward Lake Campground	Grand Junction Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Ward Lake Campground lies on the northern bank of Ward Lake immediately east of the Grand Mesa Visitor Center. This campground supports 27 sites able to accommodate RVs up to 20 feet in length.

Weir And Johnson Campground	Grand Junction Ranger District, Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests	Weir & Johnson Campground lies on the eastern portion of the Grand Mesa at 10,500 feet. It supports 12 individual camp sites able to accommodate RVs up to 22 feet in length.

Willow Creek Reservoir	Sulphur Ranger District, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests	Willow Creek is a 750 acre reservoir located north of Granby and west of Lake Granby. It sits at an elevation of 8,130 feet, in the Arapaho National Recreation Area.

Yamcolo Reservoir Boat Ramp	Yampa Ranger District, Medicine Bow and Routt National Forests	Yamcolo Reservoir is located in the Bear River area, southwest of Yampa at an elevation of about 9,500 feet.