cpw.state.co.us through Colorado Lottery proceeds. Lottery Colorado through CPW_SFSP_13K_3/19 Funded in part by Great Outdoors Colorado Colorado Outdoors Great by part in Funded information. information. cpw.state.co.us should check with a ranger or at the Visitor Center for for Center Visitor the at or ranger a with check should 970-723-8366 • E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: • 970-723-8366 backcountry, campers campers backcountry, 56750 Hwy. 14 • Walden, CO 80480 CO Walden, • 14 Hwy. 56750 Before camping in the the in camping Before permit in the site marker. marker. site the in permit State Forest State Park State Forest State Display the camping camping the Display designated campsites. campsites. designated and must camp only in in only camp must and permit and a vehicle pass pass vehicle a and permit have a both a camping camping a both a have Campground users must must users Campground Lake Agnes. Agnes. Lake are required in these areas. 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State Forest State Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-244-5613. 1-800-244-5613. calling by made be can Reservations 125 State Forest campsites and cabins may be reserved. reserved. be may cabins and campsites Forest State COWDRY COWDRY JCR 6E JCR their campsite. campsite. their purchase and display a valid camping permit at at permit camping valid a display and purchase 127 In addition to a parks pass, all campers are required to to required are campers all pass, parks a to addition In To Laramie To without a pass. a without Location Map Location Disabled Veteran (DV) license plates are admitted free free admitted are plates license (DV) Veteran Disabled Colorado disabled veterans displaying Colorado Colorado displaying veterans disabled Colorado the Visitor Center or call 970-723-8366. call or Center Visitor the ENJOY YOUR STATE PARKS STATE YOUR ENJOY Hwy. 14. If you require information or assistance, visit visit assistance, or information require you If 14. Hwy. rate. rate. The Visitor Center is located one mile east of Gould on on Gould of east mile one located is Center Visitor The State Park State annual pass, available at a discounted discounted a at available pass, annual Leaf Aspen special Colorado residents 64 years of age or older qualify for a a for qualify older or age of years 64 residents Colorado ranger or at the Visitor Center. Visitor the at or ranger Emergency assistance can be obtained from any park park any from obtained be can assistance Emergency State Forest State pass is available for a small fee. small a for available is pass For annual pass holders who own another car, a multiple multiple a car, another own who holders pass annual For First Aid/Assistance First is valid at any Colorado state park. park. state Colorado any at valid is pass annual An day. nearby. following the noon until purchased day the from valid is in Walden. Camping supplies and food are available available are food and supplies Camping Walden. in pass daily A Pass. Parks’ State Colorado current a display Religious, medical and community facilities are available available are facilities community and medical Religious, visibly to required are park the entering visitors All COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE & PARKS COLORADO Facilities Fees Permits, Passes, General Information Wildlife Watching Cabins And Yurts Within the boundaries of State Forest State Park In 1995, the Colorado State Legislature designated North Rustic, historic cabins are lie 71,000 acres of incredible outdoor recreational Park as the Moose Viewing available on a rental basis at opportunities: backpacking, hiking, fishing, camping, Capital of Colorado. Close North Michigan Reservoir and four-wheeling, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and, to a third of the moose in the North Park Campground of course, relaxing in the great outdoors. North Park are located in year round. Two deluxe cabins State Forest State Park. are available at the North Park State Forest is high country, ranging in elevation from Moose can be viewed Campground, which include a ¾ bath. Call 1-800-244-5613 8,500 to 13,000 feet, so visitors may find they need time year-round throughout the to reserve a cabin. State Forest State Park’s eight yurts, Nokhu to acclimate. Sunburn is possible in the high, thin, cool park. The park is also rich Hut and Agnes Creek Cabin can be reserved through Never air and in the summer mosquito repellent is a necessity. in other wildlife including Summer Nordic at 970-723-4070 or at The park stretches along the west side of the Medicine elk, mule deer, beaver, fox, eagles, river otter and black bear. www.neversummernordic.com. Bow Mountains and into the north end of the Never Summer Range. From Ft. Collins, visitors can take Hiking and Horseback Riding Dump Station Highway 14 over Cameron Pass, a 75-mile Scenic drive. There are many popular trails that lead to Ruby Jewel, Kelly, A dump station is located near the maintenance shop at the From Denver, the route leads over Berthoud and Willow Clear, Agnes and American Lakes, as well as many other North Michigan Entrance off County Road 41. Please use Creek passes to Walden, a 150-mile trip. locations throughout the park. A National Park Service this facility. It is illegal to dump waste and sewage, including State Forest’s recreational uses are administered by backcountry permit is necessary if a backpacking trip is dishwater, anywhere except in a holding tank. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, which has leased the area planned into Rocky Mountain National Park. Horseback for public recreation from Colorado State Land Board riders will find many of our backcountry trails ideal for a Boating since 1972. day-ride or longer pack-trip. Horse corrals are offered at Boating is permitted only on North Michigan Reservoir. the Bockman Campground and at the Closure. Red Feather Power boats can be operated only at wakeless speeds. All Regulations Guides offers horseback riding opportunities, and can be other waters in the park are closed to boating. reached at (970) 723-4204 or Park regulations are posted at each entrance. State Forest http://www.redfeatherguides.com. Hunting and Fishing was established and is maintained for enjoyment by you and future generations. In the interests of safety and the Winter Recreation Hunting is allowed in the State Forest State Park. Game protection of park resources, we must insist that you: Management Units 6 and 171 are within the park boundaries. Winter activities include skiing, snow-shoeing and For more information, please see the State Forest State Park 1. Keep pets on a leash no longer than six feet to snowmobiling on separate, extensive trail systems. Some website. Only artificial fly and lure fishing is permitted in the avoid confrontations with other pets, people snowmobile trails are packed or groomed. alpine lakes. Ranger Lakes and North Michigan Reservoir and wildlife. follow standard state regulations. Brooke, brown, cutthroat 2. Build fires only in designated areas. No fires are and rainbow trout can be caught. allowed in the back country. Vegetation 3. Operate vehicles only on roads, motorized trails or parking lots. Off-road driving can damage Lodgepole pine, spruce, fir, and aspen make up most of the resources and wildlife habitats. forest. There are grassy meadows, sagebrush hillsides, and willow filled wetlands. Tundra and alpine meadows are found 4. Please put all litter in trash receptacles provided. above 11,000 feet. At all elevations throughout the park 5. Purchase and display valid permits for all vehicles there is a vast array of colorful wildflowers in mid-summer, and campsites. including the Colorado state flower, the Blue Columbine. Off-Highway Vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Many miles of trails exist for OHV and four-wheel drive enthusiasts. Trails range in difficulty from novice to challenging. Motorized travel is restricted to designated roads and trails. All OHVs must be registered. 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