Aa Bar Ranch Group Picnic Site
Closed for the season. Opens June 1 and operates through September 30. This is a day-use only site with no overnight camping. Reservations required via Recreation.gov for motorized access and barn use. Site hours are 6am to 10pm.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 9:10AM MDT by NWS Denver CO
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following... WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE...Moffat, Routt, Jackson, Grand, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Eagle, Summit, Gilpin, Clear Creek, Mesa, Pitkin, Lake, Park, Delta, Gunnison, Chaffee, Montrose, Ouray, San Miguel, Dolores, and northern parts of Montezuma and Saguache Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Craig, Steamboat Springs, Walden, Granby, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling, Meeker, Rangely, Glenwood Springs, Eagle, Vail, Breckenridge, Central City, Georgetown, Grand Junction, Aspen, Leadville, Fairplay, Delta, Gunnison, Buena Vista, Salida, Montrose, Nucla, Ouray, Telluride, Dove Creek, and Saguache. WHEN...900 AM Wednesday July 01 to 900 AM Thursday July 02 IMPACTS...Areas downwind of large fires in southwestern Colorado and southeastern Utah could have periods of moderate to heavy smoke through at least Thursday morning. HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease, respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present. Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.
Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness
This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.
Weed Free Forage Products
The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.
About
AA Bar Ranch (AA Barn) Group Picnic Site is a reservable day-use facility in the Arapaho National Recreation Area, offering a unique setting for group gatherings next to Rocky Mountain National Park and the Colorado River. The centerpiece is a historic barn from a former working ranch, with old corrals still visible on the property. The barn's lower floor provides indoor space with electricity, approximately 5 banquet tables, 80 folding chairs, and 13 outdoor picnic tables. The site is ideal for weddings, reunions, and group events with a maximum capacity of 100 people and suggested vehicle limit of 20. Visitors can access adjacent Forest Service and Rocky Mountain National Park trails on foot. The Colorado River headwaters flow nearby, offering fishing opportunities. The site is not shaded, and temperature inside the barn varies significantly with the season. No overnight camping or fires are permitted. Self-contained gas grills are allowed. Dogs must remain leashed at all times on Forest Service land but are prohibited in Rocky Mountain National Park. All trash must be packed out, and food must be stored in bear-resistant containers.
Directions
From the intersection of U.S. Highways 40 and 34 in Granby, travel north for 12 miles on Highway 34 to County Road 66. Turn east and drive one mile to the Green Ridge Complex sign (County Road 66, Forest Road 274). Turn right on CR 66 and drive to the end. Gate access is provided with your reservation upon calling the office during business hours.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (970) 887-4100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS AA Bar Ranch Info |
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