Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
1 mi northwest · USDA Forest Service
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Outdoors
Snow play and winter sports near Fort Collins
Places near Fort Collins for sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter sports when there’s snow.
5places for snow and winter sports
1 mito the closest
2within 30 miles
Good to know: Carry tire chains in winter, check road and avalanche conditions, and expect parking or Sno-Park permits at popular spots.
Closest picks
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.
Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground
32 mi southwest · National Park Service
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.
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Within 30 miles (2)
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG
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- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Climbing
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
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 (3)
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 Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
This 15,000 acre site provides a Refuge for both wildlife and visitors. Through wildlife management, species like the endangered black-footed ferret are thriving in the wild and raising their young.
- Archery
- Biking
- Birding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Photography
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
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 snow play 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 Rocky Mountain National Park Aspenglen Campground (29 mi) and Rocky Mountain National Park Glacier Basin Campground (32 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.