Happy Meadows Campground is situated along the South Platte River near the Eleven Mile Reservoir and Eleven Mile Canyon. Excellent fishing, tubing, and hiking await visitors. Eleven Mile Canyon is rich in natural resources and historic significance. Originally called Granite Canyon, the towering gray walls rise 500 feet above the river. Natural Features: Campsites are a short walk to the Read more...
Blue Mountain Campground sits between Eleven Mile Canyon and the South Platte River to the north and the peak of Blue Mountain to the south, creating an impressive location for recreation and diverse scenery. The campground is primitive and quiet, creating a peaceful outdoor experience for guests. Hiking, biking, rock climbing in the canyon, and trout fishing in the river Read more...
Paradise Cove, also known as Guffey Gorge features a waterfall as your reward for hiking up a 1 mile heavily trafficked trail. Trail is available for use from May to September, dogs are allowed on a leash. Mid-May to mid-September the day-fee is $6 per vehicle. Cliff jumping is allowed at Paradise Cove. Cliff jumping is very dangerous – proceed Read more...
Geneva Creek Picnic Area offers five picnic sites in an open area with some trees for shade, alongside Geneva Creek. Amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and water. Directions Turn north on to County Road 62 in the community of Grant; the picnic area is located on the left side of the road. Read more...
The Hall Valley OHV Trailhead provides parking for vehicles and trailers so that you can explore Webster and Red Cone passes using off-highway vehicles. Just north of the trailhead, the road splits into three Forest Service roads: Hall Valley Road (FSR 126), Handcart Gulch Road (FSR 121), and Red Cone Jeep Trail (FSR 565). Handcart and Red Cone climb to Read more...
The Lynch Creek Trailhead provides access to the Salt Creek Trail, Rough and Tumbling Trail, and the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area. Hiking, backpacking, horse riding, and dispersed camping are allowed along the trail, as well as mountain biking outside of the Wilderness Area. Directions Drive 12 miles south of Fairplay on Highway 285 then turn right (west) on to Forest Read more...
Once a turn-of-the century livery stable, the Old Red Barn offers art, mountain décor, antiques, and much more in its large, two-story shop. Much of the merchandise is locally produced and mountain themed. Goods range from photographs of local scenery to rugs, blankets, antique kitchen tools, jewelry and metal art. Old Red Barn Read more...
The Timberline Campground, near Kenosha Pass, is about 7 miles southwest of the community of Grant. The abundance of aspens at the site creates impressive fall scenery along the forested hillside. Wildlife in the area includes golden eagles, elk, mule deer, moose, chipmunks, and porcupines. Natural Features: The family campsites are divided into two loops, that are separated by a Read more...