Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

Jefferson County, CO

A refuge since 2007 on land where a plant once made nuclear weapons parts.

• Size: 5,378 acres
• Kind: open space
• Opened: 2007
• Run by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Ages 2 to 18+
• Scenery: Beautiful. Big lake, rugged terrain and natural landscape

Highlights

• Lake/pond: Francis Smart Reservoir
• Creek: South Boulder Diversion Canal runs through
• Hiking trails: Rocky Mountain Greenway Trailc
• Wildlife viewing

What's here

• Restrooms
• Parking lot
• Benches
• Bike path: On the Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail
• Bridge
• Trails
• Paved paths
• Natural area

Getting there

Jefferson County, CO 80007

Nearest transit: CO 93 & Mile Post 9 (bus), Hwy 93 & Milepost 9 (bus) and CO 93 & Mile Post 11 (bus)

Official page

Parks in Jefferson County · All Front Range parks · About the data