Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
1 mi northwest · USDA Forest Service
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Outdoors
Horseback riding near Fort Collins
Trails and recreation areas near Fort Collins open to horseback riding, including horse camps.
11places to ride horses
1 mito the closest
3within 30 miles
January–June, August–Novemberbest months
Good to know: Check trailer parking and stock water at the trailhead, and whether certified weed-free hay is required.
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Jacks Gulch
25 mi west · USDA Forest Service
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.
Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground
29 mi west · National Park Service
Aspenglen is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Fall River Entrance. All campsites in Aspenglen Campground are available by reservation only and can be reserved via Recreation.gov.
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Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Jacks Gulch
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain Biking
Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground
Aspenglen is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park near Fall River Entrance. All campsites in Aspenglen Campground are available by reservation only and can be reserved via Recreation.gov.
- Accessible Swimming
- Amphitheater
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
30 to 75 miles (8)
Rocky Mountain National Park Moraine Park Campground
Moraine Park Campground is located on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park, overlooking Moraine Park. To access the campground, enter RMNP via Beaver Meadows, Fall River or Grand Lake Entrances and follow signs to Bear Lake Road.
- Amphitheater
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Camping
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
- Guided Interpretive Walks
- Hiking
Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
All campsites at Glacier Basin Campground are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. To make a reservation, visit www.recreation.gov, use the Recreation.gov Mobile App, or call 1-877-444-6777.
- Amphitheater
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
- Guided Interpretive Walks
Rocky Mountain National Park
Located in northern Colorado, visitors to Rocky Mountain National Park can explore over 415 square miles (265,807 acres) within the Southern Rocky Mountains.
- Biking
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
Camp Dick
Camp Dick is the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp that was established in the 1930s. It is located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway, on the Middle Saint Vrain Creek.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain Biking
- Off Highway Vehicle Trails
Strawberry
The Strawberry area includes approximately 8 miles of Single-track, non- motorized trails that are collectively known as the Phases.
- Biking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
Medicine Bow-Routt NFs & Thunder Basin NG
to Medicine Bow-Routt National Forests and Thunder Basin National Grassland! Visitor opportunities abound on almost 2.9 million acres of National Forest System lands.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
Bear Creek Lake
Bear Creek Dam, the last of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods, is located on the southwest edge of suburban Lakewood at the confluence of Bear Creek and Turkey Creek.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
Chatfield Lake
Chatfield Dam, located southwest of Denver on the South Platte River, was the second of three dams built to protect the Denver region from floods.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Picnicking
- Water sports
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Fort Collins. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for horseback riding near Fort Collins?
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG (USDA Forest Service), about 1 miles northwest of Fort Collins as the crow flies. Next are Jacks Gulch (25 mi) and Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground (29 mi).
When is the best time for horseback riding near Fort Collins?
Based on Fort Collins’s average highs, January–June, August–November. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.