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Backcountry camping - 3/13/2013
Follow "Leave No Trace" guidelines. Camp a 1/4 mile from the trail. No back country fires allowed. A park pass is required.
Biking - 3/13/2013
There are miles of great trails throughout the park. Bicycles are prohibited above treeline and on the Lake Agnes trail.
Birding - 3/13/2013
Birds that frequent our feeders are Stellar's Jays, Gray's Jays, Chickadees, White-breasted Nuthatches, Red-winged blackbirds, Pine Siskins, House Finches, Gold Finches, Green-tailed Towhee, White-crowned Sparrows and Rosy Finches in the winter and Pine Grosbeaks. In the summer we also have the Broad-tail, Rufous, Black-chin and Calliope Hummingbirds.
Boating - 3/13/2013
North Michigan Reservoir is open for wakeless boating in the summer. Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspections are required before launching your boat. Inspections are done at the North Michigan Entrance Station and the Moose Visitor Center.
Cabins and Yurts - 3/13/2013
There are 6 cabins available at the North Michigan Reservoir. Never Summer Nordic also has available 8 yurts and 2 huts. Call for details.
Camping - 3/13/2013
Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-678-2267 from outside the Denver metro area or from Denver 303-470-1144 or online at www.parks.state.co.us. The State Forest offers 4 campgrounds as well as first come first serve dispersed camp sites. Starting the summer of 2012 Crags Campground will be first come first serve only. Please refer to the campground tab on our main menu.
Cross-country Skiing - 3/13/2013
There are miles of marked trails. Many unmarked areas available. The Gould Loop, Grass Creek and The Loops Trails are groomed. Check with the Moose Visitor Center for current conditions in the winter.
Education Programs - 3/13/2013
Check out the interpretive programs offered thru the summer every Friday thru Sunday. Bird and flower hikes to animal and forest ecology programs.
Equipment Rental - 3/13/2013
GPS rentals are available at the Moose Visitor Center for $10.00 a day. Snowshoe rentals are available at the Moose Visitor Center for $5.00 a day.
Fishing - 3/13/2013
State Forest features brook, brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. In alpine lakes, only artificial fly and lure fishing are permitted. North Michigan Reservoir and Ranger Lakes are both open to bait use. Check ice levels before venturing out on ice. Fly-fishing is good along the Canadian River, and the North and Middle Forks of the Michigan River. The statewide trout bag limit is four fish daily with possession limit of eight. In the alpine lakes, bag and possession limit for trout is two fish.
Geocaching - 3/13/2013
There are 12 geocaches in the State Forest State Park. Five of these serve as all season caches. GPS units are available to rent from the Moose Visitor Center.
Hiking - 3/13/2013
Miles of hiking trails are available on the State Forest State Park in the summer months. Check our conditions page for current information.
Horseback Riding - 3/13/2013
The Kelly Lake trail and the Clear Lake trail make excellent destinations for horseback riders. Horses are not allowed inside the campgrounds, or on the Lake Agnes trail. We offer horse corrals at the Bockman Campground and at the Closure. Red Feather Guides offers horseback riding opportunities (970) 723-4204
Hunting - 3/13/2013
Hunting is allowed in the State Forest State Park. More information can be found at parks.state.co.us/parks/stateforest/publications for a brochure about hunting in State Forest State Park.
Ice Fishing - 3/13/2013
Ice fishing on the State Forest is excellent during the winter months. Please take additional care when going out on the ice. Make sure to double check ice levels before venturing out on to ice.
OHV Riding - 3/13/2013
There are over 50 miles of trails available and open to OHV's. We highly suggest taking it easy if you are a novice on a machine. The forest offers miles of four-wheel drive trails for OHV and four-wheel-drive enthusiasts. Motorized vehicles must remain on designated roads and OHVs are not allowed in the campgrounds.
Pets - 3/13/2013
Pets need a vacation too, just be sure to keep them on a leash for their protection as well as for the wildlife. Pets are allowed in our cabins for an extra fee of $10.00 per day.
Picnicking - 3/13/2013
There are a few picnic tables located across from the Lk. Agnes turnoff on Hwy 14, some at Ranger Lakes day-use area, and some are located at the Nature Trail on County Road 41. Picnic tables are also located at the Visitor Center.
Sledding - 3/13/2013
There are several areas in the park that are perfect for sledding.
Snowmobiling - 3/13/2013
The State Forest offers approximately 50 miles of groomed trails, with connections into the Routt National Forest snowmobile trails.
Snowshoeing - 3/13/2013
Many areas available for snowshoeing through snow covered forests. The Gould Loop, Grass Creek and The Loops Trails are groomed.
Snowtubing - 3/13/2013
There are many hills on the park that are great for tubing!
Wildlife Viewing - 3/13/2013
Wildlife abounds in the State Forest. Moose, Elk, Deer, Bear, Marmot, Pine Martin, Badger, Rabbit, Weasel, Eagle, Hawk, Owl, and an abundant songbird population as well as those wonderful little Broad-tail, Rufous, Black- chinned, and Calliope Hummingbirds.
Winter Activities - 3/13/2013
Christmas Bird Count - December 2013 Full Moon Open Houses - To be announced.
Winter Camping - 3/13/2013
We have 5 sites available near North Michigan Reservoir spillway that are plowed in the winter months and available on a first come basis. We have 6 cabins available all year, reservations are recommended.