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Outdoor Recreation in Fort Collins

Outdoor Recreation

Fort Collins regularly rates high on any list of towns that are populated by fit residents with excellent access to recreational facilities. A quick glance at the the people enjoying the city’s 50 parks, 280+ miles of trails, including paved and unpaved walking and bike trails, four recreation centers and swimming pools, three public golf courses and a racquet sport complex, two sheets of ice for organized hockey games as well as free skating, even the skateboard and off-leash dog parks, and you’ll want to get out there with them.

A Wanderlust Adventure
4120 W County Road 54G
(970) 482-1995
(970) 482-1995
32 Fabulous Summers Of Whitewater Rafting The Poudre River near Fort Collins! We give you lifelong memories, more experience, more smiles and more fun on an exciting river with breathtaking scenery! Your vacation highlight!
A-1 Wildwater
2801 North Shields Street
970-224-3379
(970) 495-0542
Closest and best rafting to Denver & Rocky Mountain National Park. Full and half day trips. Family/child/group rates. Celebrating 32 years of fun on a National "Wild & Scenic River".
Beaver Meadows Stables
100 Marmot Drive, Unit 15
(970) 232-8326
Scenic trail rides into the beautiful Roosevelt National Forest. 25 miles of trail starting at 8500ft and up. Overnight rides and dinner rides! Winter sleigh rides and horse back rides in the snow. Full service Resort Ranch with restaurant, lodge, fishing, tubing hill with lift, cross country skiing and more!
Beer & Bike Tours
2414 Stanley Court
(970) 201-1085
"Adventures on Tap" Beer & Bike Tours leads single and multi-day bicycle tours throughout Colorado. Each day’s tour features a local craft brewery. From their base in Fort Collins the company offers 9 different multi-day rides to destinations including Boulder, Steamboat Springs, Winter Park and Durango. Beer & Bike Tours also creates custom tours catering to the needs of small groups, including all female trips and activities for non-cycling partners. Mountain bike day trips and rentals also available.
Colorado Division of Wildlife, Northeast Region
317 W. Prospect Rd
970-472-4300
Information on hunting, fishing, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
CSU Environmental Learning Center
2400 South County Road 9
970-491-1661
csuelc.org

Explore the riparian woodlands and signs of wildlife at the 200 acre Environmental Learning Center. Trails, raptor cages, garden and other attractions. Explore on your own or arrange a guided hike.

 

 

Flights of Fancy, LLC
4152 Avenida Del Sol Drive
970-581-5042
Do it right the first time. World class professional balloon service with first class accommodations and champagne celebration. Live the dream. FAA-CFI certified pilot. We're not the biggest... just the best!
Fort Collins Natural Areas
PO Box 580
(970) 416-2815
Natural Areas are naturally yours! The City's Natural Areas Department manages 43 sites, 100 miles of trail and over 40,000 acres locally and regionally, so there is likely a natural area near you! You are welcome to explore and help care for these special places. Free educational activities are offered year-round too.
Inlet Bay Marina
4314 South Shoreline Drive
970-223-0140
(970) 223-8929
Horsetooth Reservoir- Full service marina with overnight slips, buoys, gas & supplies, cold drinks and snacks. Visit our website at www.inletbaymarina.com or call 970-223-0140 for boat rentals and more information.
Larimer County Natural Resources
1800 South CR 31
970-679-4570
(970) 679-4574
Manages recreation at Carter Lake; Flatiron, Horsetooth, and Pinewood reservoirs; Estes Park Campgrounds at Mary’s Lake and East Portal; Big Thompson parks; Devil’s Backbone, Eagle’s Nest, Hermit Park, Horsetooth Mountain, Red Mountain, River Bluffs, and Soderberg open spaces; and others.
Mountain Whitewater Descents
1329 N Highway 287
970-419-0917
(970) 494-0695
Whitewater rafting on Colorado's only Wild and Scenic" River. A spectacular river set among a gorgeous canyon ensures a fantastic wilderness trip. Remember
Poudre River/Red Feather Lakes Tourist Council
31635 Poudre Canyon Rd
970-881-2142
Lodging, RV parking, restaurants, and fun things to do in Northern Colorado's most beautiful mountain recreation area; all within a short drive to Fort Collins.
Rocky Mountain Adventures, Inc.
PO Box 1989
970-493-4005
(970) 493-3150
Exciting whitewater trips, fly fishing guide services and kayaking classes & outings. Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals. Reservations required; major credit cards accepted.
Spirit of Colorado
(970) 226-2400
Enjoy a flight over beautiful Fort Collins followed by a champagne ceremony. Pilot has 30 years experience in Fort Collins air. A great way to start the day or vacation.
St Peter's Fly Shop - South
925 E Harmony Rd #200
(970) 377-3785
(970) 377-1034
Full service fly fishing shop serving Fort Collin's South Side offering premium equipment, classes, guided trips, fishing licenses & destination travel.
St. Peter's Fly Shop- Old Town
202 Remington Street
970-498-8968
(970) 482-5990
Full service fly fishing shop offering premium equipment, classes, guided trips, equipment rental, fishing licenses, and destination travel. Located in a unique historic building in downtown Fort Collins.
Terry Bison Ranch
51 I-25 Service Road East
307-634-4171
RV Park, Cabins, original cowboy bunkhouse, gift shop, restaurant and saloon. Guided horseback rides, motorized and train tours. Easy access off I-25 and I-80. Wi-Fi available.
U.S. Forest Service Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests
2150 Centre Ave, Building E Pawnee National Grassland
970-295-6700
Manages recreation such as camping in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests (including the Poudre Canyon), and the Pawnee National Grasslands. Call or visit the website for information.
Windtracker Balloon Adventures, LLC
315 S. Loomis Avenue
970-482-4492
View the spectacular Colorado scenery from aloft! Each flight is unique and includes a special champagne celebration. Over 28 years experience providing professional hot-air balloon services. Credit cards accepted.