- Curecanti National Recreation Area
- Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Panoramic mesas, fjord-like reservoirs, and deep, steep and narrow canyons abound.
- Dinosaur National Monument
- In his book, The Immense Journey, Loren Eisley wrote, "Once in a lifetime, perhaps, one escapes the actual confines of the flesh. Once in a lifetime, if one is
- Dolores River
- Across western Colorado, the Dolores River runs from the rugged La Plata Mountains through deep-red canyons toward the Colorado River in Utah. The Dolores features outstanding scenic values, wildlife
- Eagle River Recreation Management Area
- The level of rafting on this river overall is class III-IV. The trip length is about 3 - 4 hours. The best time top raft is late
- East Portal Reservoir
- East Portal Reservoir is a feature of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project. One concession campground for overnight camping accommodates 90 campsites. A day-use picnic area is located nearby.
- Eldorado Canyon State Park
- Eldorado Canyon State Park is located west of the historic resort town of Eldorado Springs in Boulder County.Aworld-renowned technical rock climbing area, the canyon also offers fishing, hiking, picnicking
- Eleven Mile State Park
- Eleven Mile State Park is located 11 miles south of Lake George on County Road 92. Sports and recreation writers across the state have produced volumes of material about
- Flatiron Reservoir
- Flatiron Dam and Reservoir are located on Chimney Hollow Creek 8 miles southwest of Loveland, Colorado. The dam and reservoir are features of the Colorado - Big Thompson Project.
- Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
- "When the mountains are overthrown and the seas uplifted, the universe at Florissant flings itself against a gnat and preserves it."-- Dr. Arthur C. Peale, Hayden Expedition Geologist,
- Frontier Pathways Scenic and Historic Byway
- Historic homesteads, the pristine Wet Mountain Valley, romantic stage-stop ruins and wildlife viewing pullouts highlight this unspoiled historic and scenic route. This byway is unique for its topographical
- Fruit Growers Reservoir
- Fruitgrowers Reservoir was created by Fruitgrowers Dam which crosses Alfalfa Run. Alfalfa Runs natural flow is augmented by diversions from Surface and Dry Creeks. The reservoir is
- Garden Park Fossil Area
- Fossils of well-known species of large dinosaurs have been discovered at this site over the last 120 years. Many of the dinosaur fossils discovered at this site are on
- Gold Belt Recreation Management Area
- Travel on a historic, narrow-gauge railroad bed, an old stage road, and a county road on the Gold Belt Scenic Byway. The Byway retraces the historic travel routes connecting
- Golden Gate Canyon State Park
- Green mountain meadows, lush aspen groves and pine-covered hills greet you at Golden Gate Canyon State Park, 13 miles northwest of Golden. With almost 12,000 acres of beauty ranging
- Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway
- This `playground in the sky` climbs through the dusty canyon of Plateau Creek to the cool evergreen forests of the mesa top, 11,000 feet above sea level. This
- Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forests
- Located in Colorado, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest, with almost 3,000,000 acres, is the third largest National Forest in the contiguous United States, extending into ten
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
- Please click "In Depth" at right for the Great Sand Dunes expanded home page, containing detailed park information, photographs, news, and links. Nestled in southern Colorado, North America's tallest
- Green Mountain Reservoir
- The dam is on the western slope 13 miles southeast of Kremmling, Colorado, on the Blue River, a tributary of the Colorado. Recreational developments include 6 campgrounds, 208
- Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
- If your choice for adventures includes remote backcountry activities, then Gunnison Gorge, north of Montrose, is the place for you. It provides kayaking, rafting, hiking, primitive camping, and great
- Harvey Gap State Park
- Harvey Gap State Park, five miles east of Rifle Gap Reservoir, is a favorite spot with anglers. This lake is extremely popular for fishing, swimming and picnicking. The diverse
- Highline Lake State Park
- Highline Lake State Park, approximately 20 miles northwest of Grand Junction, is a prime location for many year-round activities. This park is a center for water sports in the
- Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area
- Recreation at Horsethief Canyon is managed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area Office - Northern Division, Grand Junction, Colorado.
- Horsetooth Reservoir
- Horsetooth Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, furnishes the main water supply for the Poudre Valley. The reservoir is 6.5 miles long, and is formed by four large earthfill dams.
- Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery
- Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery is located about 20 miles east of Delta, Colorado, near the town of Hotchkiss. The hatchery consists of a hatchery building with a small visitor
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Hovenweep National Monument protects five prehistoric, Puebloan-era villages spread over a twenty-mile expanse of mesa tops and canyons along the Utah-Colorado border. Multi-storied towers perched on canyon rims and
- Jackson Gulch Reservoir
- Recreation at Jackson Gulch Reservoir (Mancos State Park) is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, Western Colorado Area
- Jackson Lake State Park
- Jackson Lake is ranked one of the "Top 15 Park Beaches" by Reserve America. Anglers, boaters, or naturalists realizing theres too much fun for just one day enjoy the
- James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park
- James M. Robb - Colorado River State Park consists of five sections of beautiful riverfront along the Colorado River as it flows through the Grand Junction area. From Island
- John Martin Reservoir
- John Martin Reservoir is located in high plains of southeast Colorado. It was completed in 1948 as a part of a comprehensive plan for flood damage reduction and water
- John Martin Reservoir State Park
- John Martin Reservoir is the site of the first state park in southeastern Colorado, located in Bent County,approximately 17 miles east of Las Animas and 20 miles west of
