| Kings Canyon and 114 National Parks |
Located on the northern part of the forest in New Hampshire and western Maine, the District offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Challenge yourself in the Presidential Range including Tuckerman Ravine or the Great Gulf Wilderness; enjoy the beauty of the area at places like Glen Ellis Falls; get away from it all along Scenic Route 113 or in the Wild River and Caribou-Speckled Wildernesses. Recreational opportunities abound: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.
Barnes Field Group Campground ~ Crocker Pond Campground ~ Dolly Copp Campground ~ Hastings Campground ~ Wild River CampgroundLocated on the western portion of the Forest, the District offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Bisected by Interstate 93, you can jump off at exit 28 and escape up to Waterville Valley or push on a little further to exit 32 and relish the day traveling through the mountains on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway; challenge yourself at the world renowned Rumney Rocks Rock Climbing Area; seek renewal in the large and remote Pemigewasset Wilderness; brag about the one that got away at Russell Pond. Recreational opportunities seem limitless: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.
Big Rock Campground ~ Campton Campground ~ Hancock Campground ~ Osceola Vista Campground/Group Campground ~ Russell Pond Campground ~ Sugarloaf I Campground ~ Sugarloaf II Campground ~ Waterville Campground ~ Wildwood Campground ~ Zealand CampgroundLocated on the south eastern part of the forest, the District offers a variety of different recreational opportunities. Journey across the Kancamagus Scenic Byway; experience the famous Mt Chocorua area; find solitude in the Presidential Range-Dry River or Sandwich Wildernesses; or discover the beauty along Scenic Route 113. Recreational opportunities are endless: hiking, camping, hiking, biking, fishing, skiing (alpine, cross country, and backcountry), snowmobiling, snowshoeing and much more.
Basin Campground ~ Blackberry Crossing Campground ~ Cold River Campground ~ Covered Bridge Campground ~ Jigger Johnson Campground ~ Passaconaway Campground ~ White Ledge CampgroundAspen-Sopris manages five Wilderness areas and the spectacular Maroon Bells Recreation Area, the historical Crystal Mill, Ashcroft ghost town, and the small mining town of Marble, CO. This area provides outstanding recreational opportunities including downhill & cross-country skiing, hunting, hiking, camping, rafting, four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and world class fly fishing in gold medal waters. Big game hunters will find numerous rewards with our generous elk and deer populations hosting an estimated 45,000 elk and 80,000 deer within our summer inventory. Our forest rangers offer hundreds of group tours and interpretive presentations throughout the year at our local schools, on the trail, in our campgrounds, and on location at our three visitor centers. For visitors unable to visit one of our visitor center locations, please search our Recreation Opportunity Guides for free downloadable road and trail guides for the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District. The Aspen area is known for its beautiful peaks over 14,000 feet, majestic wilderness experiences and scenery. There is a large diversity of recreational opportunities available in the area. The Maroon Bells Scenic Area is one of the most iconic areas in Colorado.
Difficult Campground ~ Four Pass Loop - West Maroon to Buckskin ~ Maroon Bells Scenic Area ~ Silver Bell Campground ~ Silver Queen Campground ~ Chapman Campground ~ Little Maud Campground ~ Mollie B Campground ~ Ruedi Marina Campground ~ Carbondale Area ~ Redstone Campground ~ Marble Area ~ Bogan Flats Campground ~ Basalt Area ~ Carbondale Area ~ Marble Area ~ Snowmass Area