- Rabbit Valley Trail Through Time
- At the Rabbit Valley Trail Through Time site, view the fossils of 140-million-year-old dinosaurs at a working fossil quarry with a 1.5 mile (loop) interpretive trail. There is also
- Ridgway Reservoir
- Recreation at Ridgway Dam and Reservoir, Dallas Creek Project, is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.
- Ridgway State Park
- Ridgway State Park is located 20 miles south of Montrose on U.S. Highway 550. Nestled at the base of the spectacular San Juan Mountains in southwestern Colorado, Ridgway is
- Rifle Falls State Park
- Rifle Falls State Park is located approximately 14 miles north of Rifle on State Highway 325. This park is extremely popular with families due to its trio of 70
- Rifle Gap Reservoir
- Recreation at Rifle Gap Dam and Reservoir, Silt Project, is managed by the Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation.
- Rifle Gap State Park
- The clean, clear waters of Rifle Gap State Parks 350-acre reservoir provide some of the best boating, fishing, swimming, water-skiing and windsurfing in Colorado.
The long, narrow reservoir is inviting
- Rio Grande National Forest
- For the outdoor enthusiast, the Rio Grande National Forest has recreation and adventure opportunities for the heartiest of souls, or enjoy the backcountry from the Cumbres & Toltec Narrow
- Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
- In 1986, a communal roost of bald eagles was discovered on an environmental cleanup site managed by the U.S. Army and Shell Oil Company. The discovery of this
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Established on January 26, 1915, Rocky Mountain National Park is a living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. With elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet,
- Roxborough State Park
- Roxborough State Park is officially designated as a National Natural Landmark, a State Natural Area and a National Archeological District. More than 1.2 billion years of geologic time are
- Ruby Canyon-Black Ridge Recreation Management Area
- The Colorado River runs though Ruby Canyon into Utah. Rafting is the primary recreational activity. The canyon is very scenic, but is generally accessible only by
- Ruedi Reservoir
- Ruedi Dam and Reservoir, features of the Fryingpan Arkansas Project, are on the Fryingpan River about 15 miles east of Basalt, Colorado. Ruedi Dam is a rock and
- San Juan National Forest
- Welcome to the San Juan National Forest, a region of forested mountains, 14,000-foot peaks, scenic roads, geological wonders, historic and prehistoric communities, and a narrow-gauge railroad.
Within the Pagosa District
- San Juan Skyway
- The San Juan Skyway snakes through Old West towns like Durango and picturesque Telluride, and Mesa Verde National Park--all in the shadow of impressive 14,000-foot
- San Luis Lakes State Park
- San Luis State Park is in the heart of the worlds largest inhabited alpine valley. It is 15 miles from the headquarters of the Great Sand Dunes National Park
- San Miguel River Special Management Area
- The San Miguel River corridor is a fragile ecosystem containing outstanding riparian, recreational, scenic, and wildlife values. A scenic drive along the corridor provides beautiful views and several access
- Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site
- On November 29, 1864, Colonel John M. Chivington led approximately 700 U.S. volunteer soldiers to a village of about 500 Cheyenne and Arapaho people camped along the banks of
- Santa Fe Trail - Colorado
- This route lets you retrace Colorado`s portion of the Santa Fe Trail. This historic trade route saw its heaviest use between 1820 and 1880, but in spring or early
- Shadow Mountain Lake
- Shadow Mountain Dam and Reservoir, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, are on the Colorado River below its confluence with the Grand Lake outlet. Developments include 1 campground with 80 campsites
- Silver Jack Reservoir
- Silver Jack Dam and reservoir are part of the Bostwick Park Project. Recreation at Silver Jack Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Uncompahgre National Forest,
- Spinney Mountain State Park
- Fishing! When its good at Spinney Reservoir, youll have to look hard to find any better. Home to trophy-size cutthroat trout, rainbows, browns and northern pike, Spinney provides excellent
- St. Vrain State Park
- With so much to offer and a convenient location between Denver and Ft. Collins, this park is the ideal destination for those who want a short respite in the
- Stagecoach State Park
- Stagecoach State Park sets the stage for great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley by Steamboat Springs. Vistas and views are backdrops to the 780-acre reservoir providing renown lake
- State Forest State Park
- The ultimate in rugged Colorado, State Forest State Park offers visitors 71,000 acres of forest, jagged peaks, alpine lakes, wildlife and miles of trails. The park stretches along
- Staunton State Park
- Staunton State Park is approximately 40 miles southwest of downtown Denver and lies in both Park and Jefferson Counties. A donation by Frances Hornbrook Staunton of 1,680 acres, including
- Steamboat Lake State Park
- Located 30 minutes north of the town of Steamboat Springs, Steamboat Lake State Park is one of the most beautiful mountain parks in Colorado, and has a nationwide reputation
- Sweitzer Lake State Park
- Located just south of Delta on Highway 50 is Sweitzer Lake State Park. Built primarily for recreation andmanaged by Colorado State Parks, the park encompasses a 137 surface acre
- Sylvan Lake State Park
- Sylvan Lake State Park is located approximately 10 miles southeast of the town of Eagle in Eagle County.The park is open year-round, with a campground situated near a beautiful
- Taylor Park Reservoir
- Taylor Park Dam and reservoir are major features of the Uncomphagre Project. Recreation management at Taylor Park Reservoir is under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, Gunnison National
- Taylor River State Wildlife Area
- Recreation at Taylor River State Wildlife Area is managed by the Colorado Division of Wildlife under agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation. The Division of Wildlife can be
