| National Forests |
| | White River National Forest | | Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the White River National Forest consists of 2.3 million acres and 8 wilderness areas. White River National Forest is known as the top recreation forest in the nation. | |
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| State Parks |
| | Harvey Gap State Park | | This area, five miles east of Rifle Gap Reservoir, is a favorite spot with anglers. The 160-acre lake is stocked with a variety of cold and warm water fish, including rainbow trout, crappie, catfish and smallmouth bass. | |
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| | Rifle Falls State Park | | This area is the closest you'll get to the tropics in Colorado. The falls is a lush area of trees and greenery kept moist by the spray of the cascading triple waterfall. Camping, hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing are all available. | |
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| | Sylvan Lake State Park | | This park is a scenic park open year-round for campers, picnickers, hikers, photographers and those who just want to relax in this alpine atmosphere. | |
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| Wildlife Preserves & Refuges |
| | Basalt State Wildlife Area | | This refuge is located in Eagle County and contains 4,706 acres of wetlands. Recreation includes wildlife and birdwatching, fishing, hunting, photography, day hiking, picnicking, an outdoor shooting range open to public, and camping only during big game seasons. | |
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| | Coke Oven State Wildlife Area | | This wildlife area covers a meadow near the base of Stellar Peak. A row of antique coke ovens stands at the edge of the meadow from the coal mining operations of the early 1900's. This area is best known for its black bear hunting. | |
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| | Garfield Creek State Wildlife Area | | A large portion of this SWA lies in the valley of the lower Garfield Creek. Garfield Creek flows north from Sunlight Peak to the Colorado River. | |
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| | Gypsum Ponds State Wildlife Area | | These small ponds are located near the river just east of town and were created during the construction of I-70. The local community of Gypsum uses these ponds as a means of teaching their young outdoor enjoyment. | |
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| | West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area | | Straddling many miles of the West Fork and the Middle Fork of Rifle Creek, this wildlife area guards a good portion of the drainages from encroaching development. | |
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