Uncompahgre National Forest

Uncompahgre National Forest covers nearly 1 million acres in western Colorado.

Activities

Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Picnicking, OHV, Scenic Drives, Winter Rec – Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowshoeing

Highlights

Colorado’s Western Slope is full of marvels.

San Juan Skyway – Over 200 miles of scenery are passed on this loop between Ridgway, Cortez and Durango.

Silver Thread Scenic Byway – The Uncompahgre National Forest hugs the the west side of this byway near Lake City.

Details

Nearby Towns:

• Delta
• Grand Junction
• Lake City
• Montrose
• Ouray
• Ridgway
• Telluride

Map: Uncompahgre NF (shown in red) (.png)

Motor Vehicle Use Maps: Large, PDF’s from the USFS. They show forest service roads and where dispersed camping is permitted.

• Plateau – Grand Junction Delta, Montrose
• Mountain – Telluride, Ridgway, Ouray, Silverton, Lake City

Uncompahgre Campgrounds: Reservations

Website: fs.usda.gov/gmug