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North Park is aptly named as it borders Wyoming — meaning it's in the far northern part of Colorado, but in three days, you'll really get to explore all it has to offer.

A North Park Sampler

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Help keep our trails and wilderness areas in good shape by following these <a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-highway-vehicle-trips">seven simple principles</a>.

Stay the Trail

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Before heading to Walden, be sure to stop in Fort Collins to rent an OHV from <a href="https://fortcollinsadventurerentals.com">Fort Collins Adventure Rentals</a>.

Get Your Rental Before Heading Out

Grab your reel and fish for brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout.

Fish the Michigan River

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Where the world eats and greets on Main Street!

River Rock Cafe

This 5-mile round-trip hike from the Seven Lakes Trailhead at Big Creek Lakes Campground in the Routt National Forest leads to a hidden waterfall in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Located just 10 miles south of the Wyoming border, the easy trail provides views of lakes, beaver ponds and — if you’re lucky — lots of wildlife.

Hike Big Creek Falls

The 10th Frame is a six-lane bowling alley, restaurant and bar located in Walden, Colorado.

The 10th Frame

Stay at The 10th Frame for a game (or two).

Bowl Your Night Away

Located in the heart of Walden, Antlers Inn offers rustic elegance just 2.5 miles from Walden Reservoir. It has an on-site restaurant — River Rock Cafe.

Antlers Inn

Rita's Cafe serves up breakfast favorites like French toast, eggs Benedict and hash browns.

Rita's Cafe

Housed in a cabin built in 1883, the museum's exhibits showcase the region's mining, logging, ranching and farming heritage.

North Park Pioneer Museum

Enjoy stunning views of mountains, lakes and forests from the back of an OHV on this trail in State Forest State Park.

Take an OHV on Ruby Jewel Road

Steaks, burgers, beers and whiskey are flowing from this joint.

Rand Yacht Club

North Park is largely unpopulated, making for incredible stargazing opportunities. See the stars like never before at Owl Mountain State Wildlife Area.

See the Stars

As of July 2020, any one who enters a Colorado State Wildlife Area must have a valid <a href="https://cpw.state.co.us/buyapply/Pages/Licenses.aspx">Colorado hunting or fishing license</a>.

State Wildlife Areas

Newest lodging. Pillow-top beds, 32" flat screen, HBO, hand crafted log furniture, table/chairs, fridge/micro/coffee, guest laundry, on-site trailer parking- can park up to a semi, FREE heated garage to work on snowmobiles, air, FREE Wi-Fi, hot tub. Kitchens available.

North Park Inn & Suites

North Park is Colorado’s moose viewing capital and no trip would be complete without setting out to see one for yourself. Head to the State Forest State Park and walk along the Beaver Lodge Nature Trail with your eyes peeled.

Look for Moose

Check out our local pizza joint in Walden, Colorado.

Four Winds Pizza

More than 2,000 acres of wilderness await at Delaney Buttes State Wildlife Area. Soak in views and maybe spot a famous resident.

Go Wildlife Viewing

This booming silver-mining town busted in the early 1900s and today there's a short loop trail that guides you through the scattered remains of what once was.

Check out the Teller City Ghost Town

Stay at these quaint cabins near Walden, Colorado.