Experience Your Nature! Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests is home to over 3 million acres–from plateaus to peaks. The opportunities are endless! Find Your Adventure

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests is comprised of three individual national forests that are administered as a single unit from the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Delta, CO.

Get ready for your visit to the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest by checking out our detailed maps and brochures below. Find available online and hard copy maps and publications. Visitor maps and publications are also available at forest offices.

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are a combination of separate National Forests located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies.

As of June 2024, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) finalized a revised Land Management Plan, also known as a Forest Plan. The Forest Plan is a comprehensive document that guides forest management, use, …

The largest National Forest Unit in Colorado, the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, is currently going through this plan revision process and numerous coalitions, organizations, and members of the public have been collaborating to help guide the process and ensure that the rivers of the GMUG receive the best ...

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forest spans 3.2 million acres, and contains some of the most spectacular scenery, critical habitats, and beautiful recreational areas in the country.

In June, 2017 the Grand Mesa-Uncompahgre-Gunnison National Forests (GMUG) initiated Forest Plan revision, a process that will shape management and on-the-ground decisions across 3,161,900 acres of public land. Forest Plans provide a general framework to guide a forest in managing its resources, goods and services.

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests are home to over 3 million acres. Over 3,000 miles of trails and routes provide access to areas of rugged beauty and solitude. The topography allows the forest to provide trails—beginner to extreme—all year.

Safety Updates & Guidelines: Avoid crowding in parking lots, trails, scenic overlooks and other areas. Prepare for limited or no services, such as restroom facilities and garbage collection. Prepare to pack out trash and human waste. It’s the Geography – Plateaus to Peaks Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests offer scenery …