Discovering Colorado: White River National Forest

White River National Forest

White River consistently ranks as one of the top five Forests nationwide for total recreation use. The Forest provides an excellent variety of recreation opportunities in all seasons. Visitors can enjoy eleven ski areas, eight designated wildernesses, several National Trails, approximately 70 Forest Service

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administered developed sites (campgrounds, picnic grounds, boat ramps and observation sites) and over two and one-quarter million acres for general motorized and non-motorized backcountry enjoyment.

White River National Forest is located in the heart of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, approximately two to four hours west of Denver on Interstate 70. The White River encompasses much of the area from the Continental Divide, west to Rifle and from Meeker, south beyond Aspen. It includes much of the area around some of Colorado's well known destinations such as Breckenridge, Vail, Glenwood Springs and Aspen.