Take your time exploring this park and let the unspoiled forest provide you with peace and quiet and leave you feeling rejuvenated. So the best idea is to alltrails and park at the bridge and walk the road to trailhead is the best idea. San isabel national forest contains 19 of the states 54 fourteeners. The washington department of fish and wildlife has adopted a firearm restriction for all of san juan county. Pinion hills ranch, pagosa springs colorado, this parcel, in pinon hills ranch, pagosa spr.
Ownership maps for san juan county are available through the county assessors office. Explore your national forests and grasslands with the new and improved visitor map 2. An ancient home to the mysterious anasazi, the forest also encompassed the wheeler geologic area and a range of other fascinating sites and scenes for outdoor recreation lovers. An ohv may be driven off road for one mile to retrieve game in a section of gmu 711 as described on the san juan national forest travel map. This map has more choices and capabilities than previous colorado map versions. This interactive travel map supplements the corresponding motor vehicle use map mvum by displaying on detailed color maps the national forest system nfs roads, nfs trails, and areas on nfs lands that are designated for motor vehicle use on that mvum, as well as nearby points of interest. We believe the study group process has been successful in.
Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse fstopo map products. National geographic, esri, delorme, navteq, unepwcmc, usgs, nasa, esa, meti, nrcan. These maps are kept up to date as the us forest service updates their maps. Fish and wildlife national park service lands closed to the public otherprivate landrequires permission from landowner to hunt base map layer credits. No warranty is made by the bureau of land management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other data. Ruth milner, district wildlife biologist matt hamer. San juan national forest colorado hunting trophy elk. Firearm restrictions apply in san juan county modern, highpowered rifles are not allowed for hunting in san juan county. Sjma was created in 1988 to assist the san juan national forest in providing education and interpretation of public lands in southwest colorado. This page offers a map and gps tracks of the entire wilderness. This national forest offers a wide variety of recreational activities, including. Big lick trail on the san juan national forest is an infrequently traveled primitive single track thats yearning for you to ride. Use our interactive maps to find public lands sites, information, books and maps.
Maybe not as famous as the larger weminuche wilderness, the 158,790 acre south san juan wilderness of the rio grande and san juan national forests offers of 180 miles of trails, including 42 miles along the continental divide. Access to the national forest is simple, though the terrain is steep and difficult, with lush meadows scattered all aroundperfect for wildlife. Hunting within san juan county requires written permission from the landowner, by county ordinance. San juan national forest southwest colorado biking. With amazing views, many camping options, rock climbing, ghost towns, rock hunting, and a trail. Georeferenced maps are not a substitute for proper preparation and knowledge to travel on public lands. Forest service wilderness area boundaryno motorized access allowed lands closed to hunting u. Plot and record information about locations, import and export placemarks, measure distance and area, and even plot photos. There is mining history, expansive views, trails for all kinds of travel, extensive hunting and camping, small towns with quaint stores and talented local art, and bigger towns with history and entertainment and fine dining. The cleveland national forest is along the route of the pacific crest national scenic trail.
Horse gulch blog big lick trail, san juan national forest. Very little public land exists within san juan or island counties or the islands of skagit county, and firearm restrictions are in place in each jurisdiction. Hunting san juan national forest, durango traveller. Best fishing trails in san juan national forest alltrails. Forest information the san juan national forest is located in southwestern colorado and is comprised of 1,877,675 acres. Cleveland national forest national forest foundation.
Pagosa springs cabins and camping at sportsmans campground. To immediately report bighorn sheep in proximity to domestic sheep in or near the san juan national forest, please contact in this order. Biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, picnicking, ohv riding, scenic drives. Highway 285 runs from buena vista to salida passing several great spots, including clear creek reservoir and chalk creek canyon.
Stay the trail colorado provides a central webpage where the public, organizations and agencies can download all us forest service motor vehicle use maps mvum for national forests and grasslands located in colorado. San juan skyway map visit durango, co official tourism. San juan national forest land management plan revision. Alta lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in a spectacular alpine setting. Avenza maps is a mobile map app that allows you to download maps for offline use on your ios and android smartphone or tablet.
Silver peaks outfitters offers colorado trophy black bear hunts on thousands of acres of private land, san juan national forest and blm in southwest colorado, concurrent with our colorado elk and colorado mule deer hunting seasons. Sjma has a participating agreement with the san juan national forest and the bureau of land management tres rios field office to develop educational programs, publications and volunteer projects, as. White river national forest is a national forest in northwest colorado. Hotels near san juan national forest, durango on tripadvisor. Or maybe you can park before the trailhead on road 820, but there are barely in pullouts to do this at. The san juan national forest is located in the southwest.
When you move your cursor over national forests, national grasslands. According to the forest service, all national forest lands are open to camping unless otherwise posted, which provide certain advantages over the designated campgrounds set up in many national forests including peace, solitude, and adventure. The san juan public lands center is a service oriented onestop shop, consisting of the san juan national forest, blm and sjma, with volunteers and staff specializing in providing information. Alta lakes is a popular dispersed camping area that offers fishing and camping in. The san juans are colorados largest mountain range, an unbroken sea of peaks stretching from the mountains west of telluride all the way to the san luis valley. From fossil hunting to yoga at 6,450 feet, concerts are only the beginning of the fun at the iconic amphitheater and park. San juan river village is an upscale, secluded river community only 20 minutes from wolf creek, one of colorados oldest and finest ski resorts. Colorados eastern plains are the ideal environment for birding in colorado, thanks to the astounding variety of birds that make homes in the area. The views are spectacular in this region of the state, so all the recreation is first rate. Use your devices builtin gps to track your location on any map. Forest information san juan national forest campgrounds.
I made it, and the road is fine until you are almost to the trailhead and then it is full of loose rock and i just about didnt make it. Msi thanks all volunteers in this endeavor and thanks the forest service and cpw for the opportunity to be of service. Forest regulations quick guide link opens in a pdf document. There are fortyseven developed campgrounds of which thirtyone meet the selection criteria. The nff is a 501c3 charitable, nonprofit organization.
The current sopa report contains a list of proposed actions that will begin or are currently undergoing environmental analysis and documentation. Hunting in san juan countyfirearms restrictions friends. San isabel national forest central colorado biking. The san juan national forest includes approximately 1. A topographic map of big lick trail thats delineated in red. San juan national forest southwest colorado biking, boating. Purchase merchandise, topos, maps, books and public lands items. Colorado hispeed recreation map usda forest service. National geographic maps makes the worlds best wall maps, recreation maps, travel maps, atlases and globes for people to explore and understand the world.
Registration is suggested, but not required, for hunting in the national preserve. The san juans offer the beauty of the mountains in a package that few other places have. Capped with snowy peaks that feed the tributaries of the colorado river, the san juan mountains that. Motor vehicle travel map, san isabel national forest, leadville ranger district, colorado 2016. I was thinking of a elk hunting trip out that way next year. The united states has 154 protected areas known as national forests covering 188,336,179 acres 762,169 km 2 294,275 sq. Avenza maps discover hiking, recreation, topographic. Regional southwest map official tourism site of durango. San juan national forest recreation guide national forest series. I just really need a place to lay down and clean up a bit. The first national forest was established as the yellowstone park timber and land reserve on march 30, 1891. The hunter who killed the animal must be in the retrieval party. San juan national forest, a colorado national forest. Highlighted areas represent the coverage of 1,301 available maps from this vendor.
No warranty is made by the bureau of land management as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for individual or aggregate use with other. The map covers nearly the entire south san juan wilderness. The front yard looks towards the san juan national forest. Pike national forest rio grande national forest roosevelt national forest routt national forest san isabel national forest san juan national forest uncompahgre national forest white river. This information may not meet national map accuracy standards. San juan national forest recreation usda forest service. There are many gems spread around this easytoaccess national forest. It is named after the white river that passes through its northern section. To order maps and guide books, or for information on educational and. History and nature blend together in the san juan national forest to give visitors a special forest experience. Home map index successful hunts faq order maps contact shopping cart the full list of maps is available below. Americas great outdoors san isabel national forest, leadville ranger district, colorado motor vehicle travel map, 2016 catalog record only title from panel. Within the pagosa district are many trails that lead into areas of undisturbed wild and natural beauty, in varied terrain.
Map, outdoor recreation, colorado, san isabel national forest. Forest pike national forest rio grande national forest roosevelt national forest routt national forest san isabel national forest san juan. Pinion hills ranch, pagosa springs colorado, this parcel, in. Welcome to the san juan national forest, a region of forested mountains, 14,000foot peaks, scenic roads, geological wonders, historic and prehistoric communities, and a narrowgauge railroad. Click on the national forest for which you wish to find maps. Experience the majestic san juan mountains at our quiet, family and pet friendly rvtent campground and mountain cabins. Weminuche wilderness, south san juan wilderness, and lizard head wilderness, two of which are alpine wilderness areas.
The san juan national forest, alone or when combined with the rio grand national forest to the northeast and the uncompahgre to the northwest, cover a lot of the san juan mountain range. This map is what you need if you are navigating the trails of the south san juan wilderness area. Two ohvs may be used, but they must travel together and can only make one trip in. National forest covering over 1,878,846 acres 2,935. The san juan skyway is an allamerican road and a component in the colorado scenic and historic byway system. These are volcanic mountains, unlike some other colorado chains. Rv parks free campsites dump stations be a supporter 2019 campers choice 2018 campers choice.
Pinon hills ranch included underground power and phone, private electric gate entrance to the ranch, 12 acres of riverside recreation access san juan river, and a private easement into a large section of the san juan national forest that is difficult for the public to access. Fstopo is the forest service primary base map series 1. Its most noted for its staggering san juan mountains, some of the steepest in the state. Best trails in san juan national forest colorado alltrails. Shows roads open to all vehicles and interstate and other highways. The sopa report opens in a separate browser window. Hunter map park boundary closed area gate cattle guard restricted to game retrieval open roads parking fences blm usfs streams 0 0. Pagosa springs is a popular hunting destination due to the healthy population of elk and the vast and pristine areas in which to hunt.
Brad weinmeister terrestrial biologist, cpw, 9703756714 or. An expression of appreciation the use of community study groups early in the process of forest planning is a new approach to public participation national forest resource management. Enjoy the cool, refreshing mountain air at an elevation of 8,100 ft. Geotiffs and pdf s can be downloaded from the viewer below. If you are a hunter looking for a wild desolate place to track down some big game, this is the place for you. San juan national forest durango 2020 all you need to. The san juan national forest, near durango, colorado offers an opportunity to get out into the great outdoors and find solitude in the beauty of nature. Interactive visitor map forest service visitor map. This is just another one of those awesome back roads in the san juans. The 10 closest hotels to san juan national forest, durango.
To explore available maps click on the area you are interested in. Interactive travel map united states forest service. Bighorn sheep monitoring mountain studies institute. San juan national forest recreation guide national forest.
Welcome to san juan county with silverton as our county seat, san juan is the least populated colorado county 699, and has the highest mean elevation of any u. I know the san juan forest is a huge area but can anyone give any tips or good spots. It is the most visited national forest in the united states, primarily from users of the twelve ski areas within its boundaries. Camping or hiking, youll have the adventure of a lifetime in the san juans. Its located in central colorado, from leadville south past salida. It borders the uncompahgre national forest to the north and the rio grande national forest to. And, it is only 6 miles from town, where you can enjoy the hot springs, river rafting, a round of golf and more.
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