State Forest State Park contains 71,000 acres of outdoor opportunity nestled along the Medicine Bow Mountains near the Never Summer Range. Visitor Center open daily with varying hours, and the park is open year round 24 hours a day but passes are required
Colorado State Forest State Park contains 71,000 acres of outdoor opportunity nestled along the Medicine Bow Mountains, near the Never Summer Range. With miles and miles of trails, you can come and enjoy the beauty of rugged Colorado. Bring your horses, hiking gear, or off-highway vehicles (OHV).
We have 4 campgrounds available with 3 taking reservations; one with electrical hook-ups. If you are looking for something a little more secluded we also offer over 60 campsites dispersed throughout the park.
Along with hiking we offer great fishing opportunities, provided they are biting, at North Michigan Reservoir & Ranger Lakes. If you are up for a little more adventure we have about a half dozen high alpine lakes to suit your fancy.
If you are visiting us in the winter we change over to a winter recreation destination. Snowshoe or cross country ski our groomed trails or blaze your own. Ice fishing is also available and for something more fast paced, bring your snowmobiles!
For those treasure hunters out there we have hidden 13 different geocaches throughout the park. They range in difficulty from just outside the Moose Visitor Center to a cache taking you to 11,000 ft in elevation.
For more information or to make summer campground reservations, visit our website at: http://www.parks.state.co.us/Parks/StateForest/Pages/StateForestStateParkHome.aspx
Or find out more about all of Colorado's State Parks at: www.parks.state.co.us
To perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, provide a quality state parks system, and provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources
Camping, Fishing, OHV Trails, Hiking, Back-country skiing, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Bird Watching, and don't forget wildlife and Moose Sightings!
