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 and Rocky Mountain Natinal 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 are, 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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Site Access
(All campsites have Site Acceses)
Natural Features
![Sample inside setup for AA Barn with linens on table, glasses. Also shows rough interior walls and small windows. Sample inside setup for AA Barn with linens on table, glasses. Also shows rough interior walls and small windows. - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/03/24/21/51/10046828_09325f2b-8dbd-4679-ad67-36034e24ec54_700.jpg)
![AA Barn Inside AA Barn Inside - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2022/06/14/15/45/10046828_8f69b4a2-dd8a-413c-9859-0d69a24794ba_700.jpg)
![AA Barn Entrance AA Barn Entrance - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2022/06/14/15/33/10046828_da3f85fc-36eb-4421-8d3b-8a3d3057c6ae_700.jpg)
![The AA Barn is located in a meadow area surrounded by trees The AA Barn is located in a meadow area surrounded by trees - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2022/06/14/15/30/10046828_e27f5954-08f3-4446-b1fb-e74a334486d5_700.jpg)
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
!["Double A" Barn "Double A" Barn - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/03/24/21/48/10046828_8cf8f15e-1fca-47cf-a72c-769664b59bf3_1440.jpg)
!["Double A" Barn "Double A" Barn - Credits: USFS](https://cdn.recreation.gov/public/2020/03/24/21/48/10046828_8cf8f15e-1fca-47cf-a72c-769664b59bf3_1440.jpg)
This barn is adjacent to a hiking entry point to Rocky Moutain National Park and has great fishing opportunities.
Permitted Equipment
vehicle-Up to 50ft
Nearby Attractions
- Green Ridge Campground
- Arapaho National Recreation Area
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Grand Lake, Colorado
- Shadow Mountain Reservoir
- Lake Granby