| The beauty of Colorado is quite inviting to nature | | | | hiking, fishing, riding ATVs, and observing a variety |
| lovers everywhere and the miles and miles of | | | | of wildlife, especially an abundance of birds. |
| scenic trails winding through the state make | | | | Vega State Park in central Collbran, Colorado has |
| Colorado even more appealing. There are | | | | convenient parking for horse trailers with access |
| thousands of miles of trails in Colorado, ranging | | | | to hundreds of miles of trails for horseback riding |
| from easy to quite challenging and strenuous. | | | | in the Grand Mesa National Forest. Horse camping |
| Some trails are designated for hiking and bicycling, | | | | is not available in this Colorado state park, but |
| while some are used for all terrain vehicles and | | | | corrals are located next to the rustic cabins and |
| off-roading. There are also hundreds of miles of | | | | not far from the family campgrounds. Corrals can |
| bridle trails winding through the gorgeous | | | | be reserved ahead of time. |
| landscapes of Colorado. | | | | One of the four developed campgrounds in |
| There are 54 national recreation areas in Colorado | | | | Colorado State Forest State Park, Brockman |
| that offer several miles of trails for horseback | | | | Campground, has recently added corral facilities |
| riding, including 6 national parks, as well as 20 | | | | for horse camping. State Forest State Park |
| Colorado state parks with equestrian trails. Three | | | | offers over 50 miles of trails and roadways that |
| US Forest Service campgrounds provide horse | | | | can be used for horseback riding, as well as hiking, |
| camping sites and 2 of Colorado's state parks | | | | bicycling, boating, and fishing opportunities. This |
| offer campgrounds with nearby horse corrals. | | | | park also has cabin and yurt rentals year round. |
| There are also horses for rent at several of the | | | | If you're interested in camping and horseback |
| recreation areas and state parks. | | | | riding in Colorado but don't own a horse, both |
| San Isabel National Forest in central Colorado has | | | | Cherry Creek State Park and Chatfield State Park |
| four designated trails for horseback riding and 2 | | | | have stables conveniently located within the |
| campgrounds that offer horse sites. Alvarado | | | | facilities that offer guided tours and horse rentals. |
| Reservation Campground has 3 horse camping | | | | Just south of Denver, Cherry Creek State Park is |
| sites that allow 8 people each. Toilets and drinking | | | | quite popular year round because of its extensive |
| water from a hand pump are provided and the | | | | and scenic trails and wide array of amenities, |
| campground is near the breathtaking and | | | | including a marina and a model airplane field. |
| challenging Sangre de Cristo wilderness trails. Don't | | | | If you are horse camping in Colorado, it is |
| forget to carry a Coleman emergency poncho in | | | | important to remember that all the horse feed |
| case you're caught in one of the common | | | | used on state or national grounds must be |
| afternoon thunderstorms. | | | | certified as weed free. This includes hay and |
| The Purgatoire Reservation Campground also | | | | pellets. Check with the campground or park you |
| accommodates 8 campers with horses and | | | | plan to camp at ahead of time for other |
| provides a selection of 8 horse camping sites. | | | | regulations regarding your horse. Some corrals do |
| Jacks Gulch campground in northern Colorado just | | | | not have water so it may be necessary to bring |
| west of Fort Collins offers 5 horse camping sites | | | | buckets or a hose. |
| with corrals and several nearby trails for riding. | | | | To learn about cactus varieties and edible cactus, |
| Visitors to Jacks Gulch can also enjoy bicycling, | | | | visit the Types Of Cactus website. |