Neota Wilderness
Neota Wilderness is a 9,927-acre wilderness area in Larimer County, Colorado. It rises from about 9,631 to 12,022 ft. The nearest town is Grand Lake, 15.9 miles away in a straight line.
Neota Wilderness map
Neota Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- The maximum group size at Neota Wilderness is 12.
- Campfires are prohibited in some areas: Prohibited within 200 feet of listed features.
- Grand Lake, CO is the nearest town, 15.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Neota Wilderness is about 12,022 ft, and its lowest about 9,631 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Flat Top Mountain, about 11,340 ft.
Who manages Neota Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 9,927 | Not on record | 12 | Not on record | Canyon Lakes Ranger District, 970-295-6700 |
Getting to Neota Wilderness
- Grand Lake, CO is the nearest town, 15.9 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Neota Wilderness
- La Poudre Pass Trailhead (0.04 mi outside the boundary, 10,192 ft), at 40.4778, -105.8225
- Zimmerman Lake Trailhead (#977) (0.19 mi outside the boundary, 10,010 ft), at 40.5403, -105.8823
- Trap Park Trailhead (0.46 mi outside the boundary, 9,961 ft), at 40.5574, -105.8216
- Blue Lake Trailhead (#959) (0.76 mi outside the boundary, 9,485 ft), at 40.5797, -105.8553
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Neota Wilderness
- Flat Top Mountain summit
- Bald Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Neota Wilderness
- National forestNeota Wilderness lies inside Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
- National forestNeota Wilderness borders Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
- National Park Service unitNeota Wilderness borders Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Wilderness areaNeota Wilderness borders Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness.
- Wilderness areaComanche Peak Wilderness is 0.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaRawah Wilderness is 0.3 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaNever Summer Wilderness is 2.5 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Colorado
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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