| National Forests |
| | The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests | | The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are a combination of separate National Forests located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. These three combined Forests cover 3,161,912 acres of public land in the central and southern Rocky Mountains and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all visitors. | |
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| National Recreation Areas |
| | Curecanti National Recreation Area | | Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Activities here range from hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, bird watching, boating, hunting, swimming, horseback riding, and fishing. | |
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| Wildlife Preserves & Refuges |
| | Beaver Reservoir State Wildlife Area | | This remote wildlife area sits high in the headwaters of Minnesota Creek on the western slopes of Mount Gunnison. The road to the site is steep and nearly impassable when it snows. | |
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| | Cimarron State Wildlife Area | | This significant wildlife area provides important winter range for big game and habitat for small game and nesting waterfowl. Elk hunting is popular here. | |
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