Overview

Reservable, day-use site for group picnics and other gatherings next to the Colorado River, Rocky Mountain National Park, and a historic barn that is available for indoor activities. Site not shaded. Motorized access to site and use of barn facilities are by reservation only. Visitors may access on foot the river, Forest Service trails, and Rocky Mountain National Park trails located adjacent to the AA Barn Site. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times at the AA Barn Site and adjacent Forest Service area, but dogs are prohibited in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Maximum number of people is 100 per day. The suggested vehicle limit is 20. Vehicles cannot be driven off the gravel areas. Do Not alter any features of the site, leave it as you find it. And, please pick up all trash and take it with you! Enjoy Your Stay.

Facilities

The AA Barn is an enclosed space and has two floors. The upper floor is not available for use. The lower floor has electricity. The barn can be very cold late into the summer season due to the lack of sunlight and lack of heater. The barn can also get very hot during warm summer afternoons. The outside corrals are not suitable for livestock but do make beautiful photography backgrounds. Outside of the barn, there are handicap accessible vault toilets. The barn is at the end of a gated, drivable road. The public has access to walk on the road but does not have access to drive down the driveway. Some tables and chairs are provided. This includes approximately 5 banquet style tables and 80 folding chairs, and 13 picnic tables. Please note; you cannot operate any device that produces amplified sound at the barn site.

Natural Features

The mountains in this area of Colorado are beautiful but the lodgepole pine beetle killed trees can be a challenge when it comes to photographs. The AA Barn used to be a working ranch and old corrals can be found on site. The Colorado River headwaters are adjacent to this barn and it is just below the Shadow Mountain Reservoir dam.

Recreation

This barn is adjacent to a hiking entry point to Rocky Mountain National Park and has great fishing opportunities.

Nearby Attractions

• Green Ridge Campground 
• Arapaho National Recreation Area 
• Rocky Mountain National Park 
• Grand Lake, Colorado
• Shadow Mountain Reservoir
• Lake Granby

Contact Info

Important Notices

• No amplified music.

• Pets must be on hand-held leash at all times.

• Pack it in, pack it out. Remove all items brought to the site, including trash. Trash can be thrown in dumpsters provided at nearby day use sites (Shadow Mountain Dam Trailhead, Green Ridge Boat Launch, or Shadow Mountain Picnic Area). 

• Food Storage: This site is subject to a food storage order to protect wildlife. Do not leave food, beverages, refuse, or items with food-like smells unattended unless stored in an approved bear-resistant container, a closed and locked hard-sided vehicle or building, or properly suspended from the ground.

• Please do not damage or remove any of the property at this site. Examples include placing and leaving nails in the barn to hang decorations, breaking or removing tables and chairs.

• Day Use Only: Site hours are from 6am to 10pm. No camping or overnight use is allowed.

• Smoking is not allowed inside the barn. Campfires, fireworks, and other pyrotechnics are prohibited at this site. The use of self-contained gas grills is permitted.

• Noncompliance is subject to fines per the Code of Federal Regulations.

• After completely reading all the information available about the AA Barn, you can call the Forest Service at 970-295-6600 during normal business hours if you have any questions.

Available Activities

• Day Use Area - Day Use Area

Directions

<p>From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, travel north for 12 miles on Highway 34 to County Road 66 and go east one mile. Look for the Green Ridge Complex sign (County Road 66, Forest Road 274). Turn right on CR 66 and drive to end. Access through gate is issued with reservation upon calling the office during normal business hours.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 970-887-4100

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