Pike-San Isabel National Forest — Local services in Lake George

The Pike-San Isabel National Forest is a beautiful national forest located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA. Here are some interesting facts about the forest:

Location The Pike-San Isabel National Forest spans across parts of Chaffee, Clear Creek, Custer, Douglas, El Paso, Fremont, Huerfano, Jefferson, Lake, Las Animas, Park, Pueblo, and Teller counties in Colorado.

Size The forest covers an area of approximately 1,109,782 acres (1,730 sq mi), making it one of the largest national forests in the United States.

Geography The forest features a diverse landscape, including rugged mountains, alpine lakes, forests, and grasslands. The highest point in the forest is Mount Elbert, which is the highest summit in the Rocky Mountains.

Recreation The Pike-San Isabel National Forest offers a wide range of recreational activities, including:

Hiking and backpacking Camping Fishing Hunting Skiing and snowshoeing Horseback riding ATV and motorcycle riding Scenic driving

Wildlife The forest is home to a variety of wildlife, including:

Elk Deer Bighorn sheep Mountain goats Black bears Mountain lions Bald eagles Osprey

Management The Pike-San Isabel National Forest is managed by the US Forest Service, which aims to balance multiple uses of the forest, including recreation, timber production, wildlife habitat, and conservation.

History The Pike-San Isabel National Forest has a rich cultural and natural history, with evidence of human presence dating back thousands of years. The forest was established in 1905 and has since been expanded and consolidated with other national forests.

Conservation Efforts The Pike-San Isabel National Forest is part of the US Forest Service's efforts to conserve and protect natural resources, including:

Habitat restoration Wildlife conservation Forest health management Climate change mitigation

The Pike-San Isabel National Forest is a treasured natural resource that provides numerous benefits, including recreation, timber, wildlife habitat, and...

I just would like to mention that when cutting firewood, do not leave felled trees hanging in adjacent trees, especially live ones. These trees will fall eventually, possibly injuring someone, some thing. We saw three trees left within 50 feet of a well used camping spot. Manage the resource, do not kill new growth. Don't cut trees that aren't going to fall to the ground. When that does happen, they must be completely dropped to the ground to eliminate a deadly hazard. One of those trees had a nest in it, clearly visible from the ground, only 15 feet up the tree. Do not eliminate animal habitat. Also, pile your slash into small piles , not one big one, to make additional habitat and cover, or at least make it convenient for campers to gather and use, eliminating further fire hazards. And lastly, cut the stumps to the ground after felling the tree. Don't leave trucks cut 2 feet off the ground to be a hazard to everything. See the pics I've posted. Love and respect to his land, and the forests that support all life in Colorado. We manage responsibly according to research in order to rejuvenate this asset. The forest is a living entity, and needs our help, not our indifference. The Feds can't afford to do this, and that's why the forests are dwindling. The real reason for devastating property loss from fire, is because of the lack of proper management, considerate of the fact that people now habitat the forests; they can't be left to nature's method of renewal- fire. The public must take the lead on public lands in the many small ways that do make a difference. Preserve it for everyone and future generations. God...

Been here a couple times camping and it is absolutely stunning. I could drive for 12 hours in any direction in the US and not see a place as beautiful. The only issue I had this time were the dirt roads that were so bad my body was still vibrating for 15 minutes after stopping. This wasn't a problem the first time camping there about a year and a half ago but this time I was afraid I was going to break a ball joint on my Jeep. There have been some heavy logging machinery up there so I suspect their tracks did it because of the road became more like a regular dirt road after I we got past those. All in all this is the most amazing experience I've ever had while camping and one of the most amazing experiences ever. Five stars EASILY. If you do want to get a good camping spot though and it doesn't matter if it's a Monday or not and you're going to want to get there fairly early. We parked in a camp spot at least a mile away from anybody else and some random old guy jogging by got mad that our dog barked at him. Dude needs a reality check because nobody keeps their dog on a leash in the middle of a forest. Otherwise a GREAT experience. Highly recommend! Just watch out for angry old men jogging miles away from their...