The forest has numerous hiking trails and other back country ideal for hiking. The forest has several day use picnic grounds with no fee. These picnic grounds are developed and usually have all the essentials. Camping is usually enjoyed from June through September. Camping in developed campgrounds is allowed for a maximum of 14 consecutive days.
Most sites are available on a first come basis.
Camping outside of a campground is allowed. Scenic drives are available on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway which is Highway 130, the road that runs directly in front of the hotel. The Snowy Range Scenic Byway was designated as the second National Forest Scenic Byway in the United States on August 26, 1988. Elevations of the byway range from 8,100 to 10,847 feet. The byway offers breath taking scenes and mountains as far as Colorado can be seen on a clear day.