National Forests - Rocky Mountain Region
National forests in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
USDA Forest Service - Rocky Mountain Region
Provides information and maps on forests and grasslands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Provides information and maps on forests and grasslands in Colorado, Nebraska, and Wyoming.
Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forests
Located in the Rocky Mountains and foothills of north-central CO, forests surround Rocky Mountain National Park.
Located in the Rocky Mountains and foothills of north-central CO, forests surround Rocky Mountain National Park.
Bighorn National Forest
Located in north-central Wyoming, it features a variety of wildlife, including large herds of elk and deer. Offers outstanding cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Located in north-central Wyoming, it features a variety of wildlife, including large herds of elk and deer. Offers outstanding cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.
Black Hills National Forest
Historic gold rush area where famous early-day characters lived and were buried, including Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.
Historic gold rush area where famous early-day characters lived and were buried, including Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.
Grand Mesa National Forest
The Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat top mountain, is dotted with more than 300 lakes and reservoirs.
The Grand Mesa, the world's largest flat top mountain, is dotted with more than 300 lakes and reservoirs.
Gunnison National Forest
Located in west-central CO, it features 27 mountain peaks higher than 12,000 feet, Crested Butte National Landmark, and Taylor Park Reservoir.
Located in west-central CO, it features 27 mountain peaks higher than 12,000 feet, Crested Butte National Landmark, and Taylor Park Reservoir.
Medicine Bow/Routt National Forests
Features 13 designated wilderness areas, 2 ski areas (including Steamboat Springs), and 8 mountain lakes with developed boating facilities.
Features 13 designated wilderness areas, 2 ski areas (including Steamboat Springs), and 8 mountain lakes with developed boating facilities.
Nebraska & Samuel R. McKelvie National Forests
Located in central and western Nebraska and central and western South Dakota, this Forest Management Unit is comprised of 2 national forests, 3 national grasslands, a tree nursery and is host to a Job Corps facility.
Located in central and western Nebraska and central and western South Dakota, this Forest Management Unit is comprised of 2 national forests, 3 national grasslands, a tree nursery and is host to a Job Corps facility.
Pike and San Isabel National Forests
Combined forests include 14,433 foot Mt. Elbert (Colorado's highest peak), Pikes Peak, and historic gold camps.
Combined forests include 14,433 foot Mt. Elbert (Colorado's highest peak), Pikes Peak, and historic gold camps.
Rio Grande National Forest
The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the western border of this southwestern Colorado forest. Ecosystems range from 7600-foot alpine desert to more than 14,300-feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Wilderness on the eastern side.
The Continental Divide runs for 236 miles along most of the western border of this southwestern Colorado forest. Ecosystems range from 7600-foot alpine desert to more than 14,300-feet in the majestic Sangre de Cristo Wilderness on the eastern side.
San Juan National Forest
Located in southwestern Colorado on the western slope of the Continental Divide, San Juan NF covers an area from east to west of more than 120 miles and from north to south more than 60 miles. Its scenery includes canyons, waterfalls, alpine lakes and meadows, and unusual geologic formations.
Located in southwestern Colorado on the western slope of the Continental Divide, San Juan NF covers an area from east to west of more than 120 miles and from north to south more than 60 miles. Its scenery includes canyons, waterfalls, alpine lakes and meadows, and unusual geologic formations.
Shoshone National Forest
Includes portions of the Absaroka, Wind River, and Beartooth Ranges, and features 13,804-foot Gannett Peak, Wyoming's highest point.
Includes portions of the Absaroka, Wind River, and Beartooth Ranges, and features 13,804-foot Gannett Peak, Wyoming's highest point.
Uncompahgre National Forest
The Uncompahgre Plateau rises 4,000 feet above the surrounding area (10,000 feet above sea level) and is cut by steep, rugged canyons.
The Uncompahgre Plateau rises 4,000 feet above the surrounding area (10,000 feet above sea level) and is cut by steep, rugged canyons.
White River National Forest
Located west of Denver, it features 11 ski areas, and consistently ranks among the top five forests nationwide in recreational use.
Located west of Denver, it features 11 ski areas, and consistently ranks among the top five forests nationwide in recreational use.