White River National Forest Colorado

White River National Forest Overview

White River National Forest is one of 17 national forests and grasslands in the Rocky Mountain Region. It is also a world-renowned recreation destination home to iconic destinations such as Maroon Bells and Hanging Lake, 11 ski resorts, 10 peaks over 14,000 feet, and eight wilderness areas that cover more than a third of its acreage. Traveling through its five ranger districts, you can explore the classic Colorado Rocky Mountains of the Gore, Tenmile, Sawatch and Elk Ranges as well as the distinctly unique Flat Tops.

Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Cell Service Poor
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Tubing
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing