Friends of Lake County

Our mission is to partner with local land managers in Lake County to provide opportunities for the community to play a more active role in the regenerative management of the local public lands and to enhance the experiences of all who recreate here. The initial partnership for this group involves the Lake County Government and the Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest.

We accomplish this by:

• Providing opportunities for meaningful volunteer contributions.
• Developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships among a diverse group of land managers, local organizations, individuals, and users of the surrounding National Forest and other public lands.
• Enhancing the public lands experience in Lake County for residents and visitors alike while promoting responsible recreation.
• Advocating for the stewardship of public lands.
• Creating educational programs for our residents, visitors, and youth to promote, protect and preserve our public lands.
• Working in partnership with the Leadville Ranger District of the San Isabel National Forest to:
• Conduct high-quality projects to build and maintain trails and cultural resources, improve waste management and recreation infrastructure, promote watershed restoration, and other services to sustain the Leadville Ranger District.
• Continue to help the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of sustaining the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.

Why Join Us?

Lasting change: You’ll be making an impact that will last for generations to come.

Get outdoors: Enjoy all the beauty Lake County has to offer while making a difference.

Care for our community: Everyone benefits when our volunteers join forces.

Make new friendships: Our volunteers are our favorite people in the world. Come get to know them.

Leave it better than you found it: Every experience is a step towards a more beautiful Lake County.

Explore new trails and campsites: We get around so you can count on finding your new favorite outdoor space with us.

Volunteer with Us

Enjoy all the beauty Lake County has to offer while making a difference. You’ll be making an impact that will last for generations to come.

View upcoming volunteer events, here.

Have a great idea to improve Lake County? Submit it here so we can review it and invite others to join.