Rio Grande National Forest

Located in South-central Colorado, the Rio Grande National Forest has a rich and interesting local history and culture. The area is home to ancient Native American ruins, remnants of the Spanish Conquistadors, and gold rush ghost towns. Ringed by the Sangre de Cristo (Christ's Blood) and San Juan Ranges, this cradle of the mountains is crossed by rapid rivers and dotted with beautiful lakes. Hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers will find numerous trails. Campers come from all over the country in appreciation of the rich natural beauty and intriguing history of this remote corner of our nation's forestlands.