Colorado's outdoor recreation economy is worth $18.1B
By John Frank
Published on March 16, 2026.
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis revealed that the outdoor recreation industry contributed $18.1 billion to Colorado in 2024, accounting for 3.3% of the state's GDP. This puts the state 10th in the nation for the size of its outdoor recreation economy. The industry is estimated to be worth $1.3 trillion. The top category of "sky.
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