Activities
AUTO TOURING, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, PICNICKING, WINTER SPORTS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, WILDLIFE VIEWING, FIRE LOOKOUTS/CABINS OVERNIGHT, HORSE CAMPING
Camping Reservations
Reserve your campsite at these camping areas:
LAKE FORK(RIO GRANDE NATL FORE
BIG MEADOWS RESERVOIR CAMPGROUND
Hiking Trails
Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails:
North Lime Creek Summer Trailhead # 806 & 807
Big Meadows/Archuleta Trailhead # 839
Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851
Texas Creek Summer Home Group Trailhead
Bear Lake Trailhead. Trail 721
Adams Fork Trailhead, Trail 713
Lower South Fork Trailhead, Trail 724 & 720
Upper South Fork Trailhead #720
Rio Grande Reservoir Boating Site
Beaver Mountain Trailhead #933
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More Colorado Recreation Areas
From the Sangre de Cristo to the San Juan Mountains, the jagged peaks and rushing rivers of the San Luis Valley public lands wrap themselves around this Rocky Mountain basin. Whether viewing the mountain scenery from roads or finding challenge on trails, visitors discover solitude and self-reliance through uncrowded year-round recreation opportunities.
The Rio Grande National Forest forms the scenic backdrop to the San Luis Valley. With a landscape of high peaks, geological wonders, and steep river canyons, the spectacular scenery beckons adventures from near and far.
Rio Grande National Forest offers a number of accessible recreational facilities and visitor discounts with the Interagency Access Pass for fees charged on national forests.
While many campgrounds are on a first-come basis, you can make reservations for some campgrounds. In addition there are eight cabins that are available for rental. To make reservations call: 877-444-6777 go to recreation.gov
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