Colorado State Forest, a Colorado State Forest

COLORADO STATE FOREST

COLORADO STATE FOREST
746 Jackson County Road 41
Walden, Colorado 80480

Phone: 970-723-8366
Reservations: 970-723-8366

Colorado State Forest
'River Moss'
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River Bank at Lair O Bear Park near Kittredge, CO August 2011

Colorado State Forest

The Colorado State Forest is a 71,000 acres (290 km2) forest located in Jackson County in the U.S. state of Colorado. Trees in the Colorado State Forest include Engelmann Spruce and Subalpine Fir in areas of higher elevation, and Lodgepole Pine and Quaking Aspen at the mid and lower elevations.

The Colorado State Forest was officially established on 2 December 1938 by President Franklin Roosevelt.

FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW

Day-UseFishingyes

Huntingyes

Hiking Trailyes

Swimming Beachyes

Bike Trailsyes

Bridle Trailsyes

BoatingLaunch Rampsyes

CampingPrimativeyes

Electric Sitesyes

WinterActivitiesyes

Area Accommodations

The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel - Elk Mountain, WY

BBs / Inns

Experience one of Wyoming's most gracious and elegant historic Inns. Restored to Folk Victorian era styling, many guest rooms are appointed with period antiques. Enjoy fine dining, quiet vacations, sweeping views and amenities that provide a welcome alternative to home. Casual, comfortable, yet pampered and lavish, your stay will make this vacation enjoyable and memorable.

Web Site: http://www.elkmountainhotel.com

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

July 29 Tenting in The Crags

Beautiful!! Secluded, quiet campsites are great for tenters. The drive is not recommended for any trailers, and there are no services other than vault toilets. But the views are spectacular and the wildlife is abundant. This is my favorite place in the entire state.

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