Rio Grande National Forest comprises 1.86 million acres in south-central Colorado.
Activities
Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, OHV Riding, Scenic Drives, Winter Rec – Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing
Highlights
San Juan Skyway – A 233-mile loop of Southwest Colorado passing through three national forests. There’s limitless recreation on the route.
Silver Thread Scenic Byway – This 117-mile highway is hidden away in the southwest of Colorado. Along it’s journey from the Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison, south past Lake City and Creede, it passes by natural landmarks, historic districts. Camping is easy to find the whole way. The Rio Grand Recreation Area is located near Creede.
Details
Nearby Towns:
Map: Rio Grande NF (shown in dark green) (.png)
Motor Vehicle Use Maps: Large, PDF’s from the USFS. They show forest service roads and where dispersed camping is permitted.
- Conejos Peak – West – Monte Vista, Alamosa
- Conejos Peak – East – Alamosa
- Divide – West – Creede
- Divide – East – Saguache, Creede, South Fork, Del Norte, Monte Vista
- Saguache – West – Poncha Springs
- Saquache – East – Poncha Springs
Rio Grande Campgrounds: Reservations
Website: fs.usda.gov/riogrande
