Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins

#7 among attractions in Fort Collins

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The Rocky Mountain Research Station is one of five regional units that make up the US Forest Service Research and Development organization — the most extensive natural resources research organization in the world. The station headquarters are located in Fort Collins, Colorado. Research is structured within 8 science program areas. The Station employs over 400 permanent full-time employees, including roughly 100 research scientists. ()

Coordinates: 40°34'3"N, 105°4'51"W

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Rocky Mountain Research Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins Museum of Discovery.

0.5 miSW
Museum, Garden, Park
The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins
12 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Fort Collins, Colorado, The Gardens on Spring Creek is a serene escape into the world of flora. This botanical haven offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a variety of garden settings, each meticulously designed to showcase...
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Theater
Fort Collins Lincoln Center, Fort Collins
27 min walk • Situated in the heart of Fort Collins, The Lincoln Center is the premier multi-venue performing and visual arts center in Northern Colorado. It was founded in 1978 through a community initiative called “Designing Tomorrow Today” that resulted in a voter-approved $2.2 million...
0.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Colorado State University, Fort Collins
12 min walk • Colorado State University is a public land-grant research university in Fort Collins, Colorado. It is the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.
1.3 miN
Museum
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery, Fort Collins
33 min walk • Fort Collins Museum of Discovery is an all-ages, science, history and cultural museum established in 2008 through a public-private partnership between the City of Fort Collins' Fort Collins Museum and nonprofit Discovery Science Center.
0.6 miS
Temple
Fort Collins Colorado Temple, Fort Collins
15 min walk • The Fort Collins Colorado Temple is a temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Fort Collins, Colorado. Completed in 2016, the intent to construct the temple was announced by church president Thomas S.
1.3 miN
Playground, Library
Poudre River Public Library District, Fort Collins
33 min walk • The Poudre River Public Library District was established in 2006 by citizen vote, with the established Fort Collins Public Library as its foundation. It serves more than 177,000 people across northern Larimer County, Colorado including Fort Collins and Timnath.
0.9 miNW
Basketball, Sport venue, Sport
Moby Arena, Fort Collins
22 min walk • Moby Arena is an 8,745-seat basketball arena on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. The arena, officially known as the Colorado State Auditorium-Gymnasium, was opened on January 24, 1966, with a victory over New Mexico State.
~1780 ftN
Universities and schools
Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences, Fort Collins
9 min walk • The Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences includes five academic departments and offers nine undergraduate majors with many concentration options as well as multiple graduate degree programs.
0.5 miW
Football, Sport venue, Sport
Colorado State Stadium, Fort Collins
12 min walk • Canvas Stadium, officially Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium, is an outdoor college football stadium on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado, United States.
1.3 miE
Hospital, Health
Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins
32 min walk • UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, is part of UCHealth and serves northern Colorado, southern Wyoming, and western Nebraska.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rocky Mountain Research Station?

Nearby attractions include Colorado State University College of Agricultural Sciences, Fort Collins (9 min walk), Colorado State University, Fort Collins (12 min walk), The Gardens on Spring Creek, Fort Collins (12 min walk), Fort Collins Colorado Temple, Fort Collins (15 min walk).

How to get to Rocky Mountain Research Station by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rocky Mountain Research Station:

Bus

Prospect & Bay • Lines: Gold (2 min walk)
Prospect Station • Lines: Max (3 min walk)