Arapaho National Forest

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Arapaho

National Forest - Colorado

Arapaho National Forest is located in the Rocky Mountains, straddling the continental divide in the Front Range west of Denver, Colorado. It includes part of the high Rockies and river valleys in the upper watershed of the Colorado River and South Platte River. The forest is largely in Grand and Clear Creek counties, but spills over into neighboring (in descending order of land area) Gilpin, Park, Routt, Jackson, and Jefferson counties. Arapaho National Forest is named for the Arapaho tribe of Native Americans which previously inhabited the Colorado Eastern Plains.

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USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 - Arapaho and Roosevelt

Map of Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho and Roosevelt - Sulphur

Map of the Sulphur Ranger District of Arapaho and Roosevelt Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho and Roosevelt - Boulder

Map of the Boulder Ranger District of Arapaho and Roosevelt Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho and Roosevelt - Clear Creek

Map of the Clear Creek Ranger District of Arapaho and Roosevelt Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho MVUM - Clear Creek 2013

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Clear Creek Ranger District in Arapaho National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho MVUM - Sulphur North 2011

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Sulphur Ranger District North in Arapaho National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho MVUM - Sulphur South 2011

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Sulphur Ranger District South in Arapaho National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Horseshoe Campground

Map of Horseshoe Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Denver Creek Campground

Map of Denver Creek Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Big Bend Picnic Site

Map of Big Bend Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Clear Creek Picnic Site

Map of Clear Creek Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Vail

1:100K map of Vail in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Kelly Dahl Campground

Map of Kelly Dahl Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - West Chicago Creek Campground

Map of West Chicago Creek Campground, Hells Hole Campground and Hells Hole Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Pickle Gulch Picnic Site

Map of Pickle Gulch Group Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Pickle Gulch Group Campground

Map of Pickle Gulch Group Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Mizpah Campground

Map of Mizpah Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Columbine Campground

Map of Columbine Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Cold Springs Campground

Map of Cold Springs Campground and Cold Springs Picnic Area in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - West Magnolia Campsites

Map of West Magnolia Designated Campsites in Arapaho National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Denver West

1:100K map of Denver West in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Bailey

1:100K map of Bailey in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Steamboat Springs

1:100K map of Steamboat Springs in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Guanella Pass Campground

Map of Guanella Pass Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Echo Lake Campground

Map of Echo Lake Campground and Echo Lake & Captain Mountain Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Clear Lake Campground

Map of Clear Lake Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Brainard Lake - Niwot Trailhead and Picnic Site

Map of Niwot Trailhead and Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Brainard Lake Recreation Area (RA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Brainard Lake - Mitchell Lake Trailhead

Map of Mitchell Lake Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Brainard Lake Recreation Area (RA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Brainard Lake - Long Lake Trailhead

Map of Long Lake Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Brainard Lake Recreation Area (RA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Brainard Lake - Gateway Trailhead & Welcome Station

Map of Brainard Lake Gateway Trailhead & Welcome Station in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Brainard Lake Recreation Area (RA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Brainard Lake - Day Use Area Picnic Site

Map of Brainard Lake Day Use Area Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Brainard Lake Recreation Area (RA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Brainard Lake - Admin Site

Map of Brainard Lake Admin Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Brainard Lake Recreation Area (RA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Brainard Lake - Arickaree Picnic Site

Map of Arickaree Picnic Site and Mitchell Creek Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Brainard Lake Recreation Area (RA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Rainbow Lakes Campground

Map of Rainbow Lakes Campground and Rainbow Lakes Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Peaceful Valley Campground

Map of Peaceful Valley Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Pawnee Campground

Map of Pawnee Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Olive Ridge Campground

Map of Olive Ridge Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Meeker Park Campground

Map of Meeker Park Campground and Meeker Park Picnic Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Camp Dick Campground

Map of Camp Dick Campground and Middle St. Vrain Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Arapaho Bay Campground - Roaring Fork Loop

Map of Arapaho Bay Campground - Roaring Fork in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Arapaho National Recreation Area (NRA). Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Arapaho Bay Campground - Moraine Loop

Map of Arapaho Bay Campground - Moraine Loop in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Arapaho National Recreation Area (NRA). Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Arapaho Bay Campground - Big Rock Loop

Map of Arapaho Bay Campground - Big Rock Loop in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) and Arapaho National Recreation Area (NRA). Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Bull Mountain Campground

Map of Bull Mountain Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Cutthroat Bay Group Campground

Map of Cutthroat Bay Group Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF), Arapaho National Recreation Area (NRA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Green Ridge Campground - West

Map of Green Ridge Campground and Green Ridge Boating Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Green Ridge Campground - East

Map of Green Ridge Campground and Shadow Mountain Dam Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Idlewild Campground

Map of Idlewild Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Midland Group Campground

Map of Midland Group Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Robbers Roost Campground

Map of Robbers Roost Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - South Fork Campground

Map of South Fork Campground and Group Campsite in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Stillwater Campground

Map of Stillwater Campground and Stillwater Boating Site in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - St. Louis Creek Campground

Map of St. Louis Creek Campground and St. Louis Creek Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Sugarloaf Campground and Williams Fork Trailhead

Map of Sugarloaf Campground and Williams Fork Trailhead in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Sunset Point Campground

Map of Sunset Point Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF), Arapaho National Recreation Area (NRA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho - Willow Creek Campground

Map of Willow Creek Campground and Group Campground in Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (NF), Arapaho National Recreation Area (NRA) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Arapaho and Roosevelt - Canyon Lakes

Map of the Canyon Lakes Ranger District of Arapaho and Roosevelt Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison

Map of Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Pike and San Isabel - South Platte

Map of the South Platte Ranger District of Pike and San Isabel National Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Pike and San Isabel - South Park - West

Map of the South Park Ranger District (West) of Pike and San Isabel National Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 - Pike and San Isabel

Map of Pike and San Isabel National Forests in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Medicine Bow-Routt - Yampa

Map of the Yampa Ranger District of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Medicine Bow-Routt - Parks - East

Map of the Parks Ranger District (East) of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Medicine Bow-Routt - Parks - West

Map of the Parks Ranger District (West) of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Routt MVUM - Parks District 2018

Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) of Parks Ranger District in Routt National Forest (NF). Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 - Medicine Bow-Routt - West

Map of Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest (West) in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Wyoming and Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

White River - Summer Bike Routes

Map of the Summer Designated Bike Route System in White River National Forest (NF) in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).,

White River - Sopris

Map of the Sopris Ranger District of White River National Forest in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Leadville

1:100K map of Leadville in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

White River - Dillon

Map of the Dillon Ranger District of White River National Forest in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

White River - Holy Cross

Map of the Holy Cross Ranger District of White River National Forest in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 - White River

Map of White River National Forest in the USFS Rocky Mountain Region 2 in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

USFS 100K Series - Estes Park

1:100K map of Estes Park in Colorado. Published by the U.S. Forest Service (USFS).

Bergen Peak - Visitor Map

Visitor Map of Bergen Peak State Wildlife Area (SWA) in Colorado. Published by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.

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Arapaho - ANRA Newsletter, January 2017

Arapaho NF https://www.fs.usda.gov/arp https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arapaho_National_Forest Arapaho National Forest is located in the Rocky Mountains, straddling the continental divide in the Front Range west of Denver, Colorado. It includes part of the high Rockies and river valleys in the upper watershed of the Colorado River and South Platte River. The forest is largely in Grand and Clear Creek counties, but spills over into neighboring (in descending order of land area) Gilpin, Park, Routt, Jackson, and Jefferson counties. Arapaho National Forest is named for the Arapaho tribe of Native Americans which previously inhabited the Colorado Eastern Plains.

Arapaho National Recreation Area ANRA News Serving Colorado’s Great Lakes Region 2017 Edition Volume 17 USDA Forest Service Your fees at work New docks at Green Ridge provide safer access for public and partners By Dan Matthews ANRA Manager In the spring of 2016, the ANRA installed new public and administrative docks at the Green Ridge boat ramp. These floating docks are located on the south shore of Shadow Mountain Reservoir. The two public docks replaced the previous docks that had been in place for almost 25 years. Those docks had been damaged over the years by shifting ice and were in danger of slipping off the foundation pillars. The new docks are two feet wider than the old docks and have weather resistant decking. The Forest Service was also able to replace its administrative dock at Green Ridge. That dock, which is located several hundred yards west of the public docks, allows the ANRA to store their boats while operating on Shadow Mountain Reservoir. Although used mainly by the Forest Service there are other government agencies that use that dock. Funding for this project came from the fees collected in the ANRA and from an internal grant funded by recreation area fees through the Forest Service’s Regional Office. The grant provided $24,000 in 2015 to pay for the purchase and delivery of the new docks. Installing weather resistant decking on the new docks. That funding paid for the anchors, hardware, metal rope and other materials needed to finalize the installation of the three docks. Forest Service employees set the anchor buoys and secured those to the docks. These are very high quality docks and we hope you enjoy them for decades to come. Construction The Point Park picnic area provides outstanding views of Mt. Baldy and the high mountains east of the Town of Grand Lake. The picnic area is located partially along Grand Lake and partially along the channel that connects Grand Lake to Shadow Mountain Reservoir. The Point Park walkway provides handicap accessible bathrooms, benches, fishing platforms and picnic pavilions. In September 2016, U.S. Forest Service crews replaced a section of that walkway. The section was built with a timber edging and a crusher fines trail surface. This surface will be easier and less expensive to maintain than the previous blacktop. The majority of the funding for the materials was provided by the Arapaho Roosevelt Pawnee Foundation. The Foundation is an organization dedicated to collecting funds specifically for important Forest Service projects. The work in 2016 included reconstruction of 400 feet of walkway, improved access to benches, three fishing platforms, and one picnic pavilion. This constituted the great majority of work that needed to be done. The remaining work, repaving the walkways for the four remaining pavilions, will be completed in 2017. Page 2 ANRA News Winter Wonderland The Arapaho National Recreation Area is open year-round Flatwater recreation is one of the major draws of the Arapaho National Recreation Area. From the time the ice melts in May until the first snows of October, the recreation area invites visitors from across the state for its prime boating, camping and fishing opportunities. Once the ice thickens, the lake surfaces and trails of the ARNA have many adventures in store for the outdoor enthusiast. Jon Morrissey and Pearl Meet the Ranger All the ANRA reservoirs are popular for ice fishing. The Three Lakes Ice Fishing Contest occurs Jan. 27- 29, 2017. In June 2016, the Sulphur Ranger District, which manages the ANRA, welcomed a new district ranger, Jon Morrissey. He replaces Craig Magwire who retired after serving as the district ranger for more than a decade. Morrissey comes to the Arapaho National Forest from the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire. Since 2013, he has been the District Ranger on the Pemigewasset District. Prior to that he was the Leadville District Ranger on the San Isabel National Forest. Originally from San Antonio, Texas, he has a master’s degree in forestry from Texas A&M University. “Jon brings an extensive amount of natural resource and administrative experience to the Forest,” said Forest Supervisor Monte Williams. “His experience in recreation management, working with partners, and in building and maintaining relationships internally and externally will be an incredible asset to the District and the ANRA.” SNOWMOBILING is enjoyed in the forest and on Lake Granby and Shadow Mountain Reservoir. FAT TIRE BIKING over snow covered roads and groomed trails is a new sport that is gaining popularity. CROSS COUNTRY SKIING & SNOWSHOEING happens throughout the Sulphur Ranger District in the winter months. Monarch Lake provides a good opportunity for snow travelers to get some exercise. Page 3 2017 Edition MOOSE ON THE LOOSE A moose at Shadow Mountain Reservoir. Though one of the most majestic looking creatures in Colorado, these are also one of the state’s most dangerous animals. Th