Paint Your Wagon Interpretive Site
This small interpretive site commemorates one of the areas used during the 1968 filming of the movie "Paint Your Wagon" . The photogenic area was chosen for the mixture of open pine forests and meadows that give way to the rugged Wallowa Mountains in the Eagle Cap Wilderness …
Painted Bluff Trailhead (#13) Trailhead
Painted Bluff Trailhead (#13) Trailhead
Painted Desert Vista/Doney Picnic Areas
These two out-of-the-way picnic areas are located in the most recently active portion of the San Francisco volcano field. That doesn't mean they're dangerous, however. The volcanoes in this vicinity have been dormant for 800 years. What it does mean is that this scenery is some of the most unique in Arizona. Cinder cones and lava flows dot the landscape. Hardy desert plants stand in sharp contrast to the dark…
Paintrock Lake TH
Paintrock Lake Trailhead provides access to North High Park #059 which accesses Cloud Peak Wilderness.
There is access to several trails in the area. The parking area is small.
Paisley Ranger District
Address: Highway 31P.O. Box 67Paisley, OR 97636
Phone 541- 943-3114TDD 541- 943-3407Fax 541- 943-4479
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 am - 4:30 pmClosed on National Holidays
Paiute Campground
Paiute Campground is 29 miles north of Loa, Utah, on Highway 25 near Johnson Valley Reservoir in the Fishlake National Forest of central Utah at an approximate elevation of 8,800 feet.
Paiute Canyon Yellow Post Sites
These remote camping sites offer isolated scenic locations ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. Other than a pit for campfires, these sites do NOT contain the amenities found at developed campgrounds. There is no water, no picnic tables, no restrooms nearby, and no trash containers. Please Pack It In - Pack It Out & Leave No Trace!…
Pajarita Wilderness
Pajarita is a Spanish word meaning little bird. It is an appropriate name for this 7,420-acre area, for a couple of reasons. For one, the international border with Mexico forms the area’s southern boundary. For another, the area’s rugged canyons, which point south toward the subtropical environments of Mexico and Central America, provide a natural migration route for a surprising diversity of birds. The lush…
Palatki Heritage Site
This site closes when the temperature is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit or when the roads are impassable.
Ancient Cliff Dwelling and Pictographs Sheltered by Colorful Cliffs of Red CanyonReservations are required! Visit Recreation.gov.
Located northwest of Sedona,…
Palisade #99
You’ll enjoy good views and get a tour of most of the biological life zones which grace the slopes of the Santa Catalinas along this moderate to more difficult trail. From its upper terminus at …
Palisade Campground
Located right on the Rio Grande, this is the only campground in the canyon between Creede and South Fork. It is located adjacent to Colorado Highway 149 for easy access to travelers passing through. Active railroad tracks bisect the campground. Highway 149 runs along the northeast side of the campground and there is no screening between the two. There is some highway traffic year-around and occasionally a scenic…
Palisade Falls Picnic Area
A picnic area in the Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman District. No overnight camping.
Information:Bozeman Office3710 Fallon StreetBozeman, MT 59718(406) 522-2520
Palisade Falls Trailhead
Popular 1/2 mile nature trail, fully accessible and paved, providing views to Palisade Falls. Picnic area and accessible vault toilet at trailhead. No drinking water available.
Palisade Group Camp
This was formerly a very small family campground that has recently been converted into an "overflow" group camp designed for smaller groups (less than 25) who are not able to reserve the Rock Creek Lake Group site. While not quite as scenic as the Rock Creek Group site, this location is well suited for large family and small organizational group gatherings.
Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead
Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead has a small parking area for cars. It accesses Palisade Mountain National Recreation Trail #44. It has no facilities.
Palisades Campground
Palisades Campground is a free campground, located at the end of Palisades Road #2010 near Red Lodge, just below Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort and the palisades geological formation. The Willow Creek Trail (# 105) and the Palisades Trail (# 109) both leave from the…
Palisades Creek Campground
Palisades Creek Campground is nestled along the banks of Palisades Creek, about nine miles east of Swan Valley, Idaho. Situated within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s Palisades Ranger District, this campground rests at an elevation of 5,900 feet, accessible by traveling seven miles east on U.S. Highway 26 from Swan Valley, then two miles northwest on Forest Road 255.
Palisades Dam Boat Landing
motorized and non-motorized boating
Palisades Horse Campground
The Palisades Horse Campground is only for people camping with livestock. A one-way loop offers pull-throughs and back-in units at 12 campsites: 8 individual sites and 4 double sites. Each site has camp/tent pads, a hitching rack or four-unit stall with feed manger. Campsites 9, 10, 2 and 4 each have their own pens; Campsites 6 and 12 share a pen.
In addition to potable water for campers…
Palisades Park Picnic Site
This is a picnic day-use area along the Sheep Creek Geological Loop.
Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin
The Palisades Ranger Residence Cabin is located within the Palisades Administrative Site in the Santa Catalina Mountains, 20 miles northeast of Tucson, Arizona. It is reached via the Sky Island Scenic Byway, a historic, scenic, and ecological drive from the Sonoran…
Palisades RD
Opportunities: Have cabin fever? Adopt-a-Trail or Adopt-a-Site with the Palisades Ranger District. Read more...
Projects:
Forest Projects
Rainey Creek Habitat Improvement Project…
Palisades Reservoir
Palisades Reservoir is in a scenic valley with forested hillsides rising from the water to the towering snowcapped mountains which form the background. The reservoir has about 70 miles of shoreline and six access roads have been built. Public use facilities include five campgrounds, five picnic areas, and six boat ramps. Two boat clubs have facilities on the reservoir and private cabins have been constructed…
Palisades Visitor Center
The facility has a parking lot and deck, along with the interpretive center, and is maintained by the Santa Catalina Ranger District.
The Visitor Center is where people can gain a brief introduction to the natural and cultural history of the Santa Catalina Mountains and Mount Lemmon. The material and staff…
Palisades Wilderness Study Area
The Palisades Wilderness Study Area offers miles of trails for hiking and horseback riding for someone who wishes to get off the beaten path where you will see few other people along the way.
Paliza Family Campground
Campground is situated in a beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest. Located in Lower Paliza Canyon, the campground has original CCC shelters in some sites. At 6,700 feet please come prepared for warm days and cool nights.
Uses: Overnight camping, hiking
Facilities: 30 camp sites; five sites have shade shelters. Vault toilets; no dump station available. There is no drinking water available at the…
Paliza Group Campground
Campground is situated in a beautiful Ponderosa Pine forest. Located in Lower Paliza Canyon, come prepared for warm days and cool nights.
Uses: Group camping and hiking.
Facilities: Two group sites, and campsites with tables, grills, and campfire rings.
Group Site 1: Owl Loop Drive-In Sites accommodates 100 people.
Group Site 2: Red Tail Loop Walk-In Sites accommodates 40 people.…
Palm Canyon Creek - National Wild & Scenic River
An amazing 8.1 miles of Palm Canyon Creek is designated as a Wild & Scenic River. This creek not only supports the nation's largest fan palm oasis, it also offers critical habitat and water sources for the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep, and the Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, as well as many sensitive songbirds. The trail along the creek is popular for hiking and mountain biking. For additional information…
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Trails leave the Tramway (8615 feet.) for Round Valley, elevation gain 600 feet. San Jacinto Peak, elevation gain 2300 feet; and the National Forest Wilderness (closest point is Willow Creek crossing), elevation descent 900 feet. Contact the Mount San Jacinto…
Palma de Sierra Picnic Area
At the Sierra Palm Picnic Area you will find nine open-sided stone picnic shelters built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). They include tables, and grills, water faucets and garbage cans. Restrooms, water fountains, and parking are available.
Location: Road 191 km. 11.3
Amenities: Food Concession, Picnic Shelters, Restrooms, Parking
Special Safety Messages: Paths are steep and often wet. Rubber-soled shoes…
Palmer Creek Road
A 12 mile gravel road climbing from the Hope area to a high valley containing past and present mining activity.
Palmer Creek Trailhead (Lost Cabin #2)
Overview
One of two National Recreation Trails in the Black Hills, the Palmer Creek Trail (Lost Cabin #2), starts with a steep climb to the Wilderness boundary. Then during a gradual descent, users are treated to numerous views of Black Elk Peak. This trail is a favorite of many hikers and riders, and is often used as a loop with Trail #9N & Trail #9S (both lead up to Black Elk Peak) for a long day…
Palmer Lake
This lake has limited parking and a small boat launch.
This lake is located in the Old Lead Belt, where much of the nation’s lead ore was once mined, so consumption of large quantities of fish from these lakes may pose some health risk. Visit the…
Palmer Lake TH #2025
The Palmer Lake trail is 5.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 631 and ends at 632. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding
Palmers Flat Trailhead
For da description of this site, please contact the Monticello Ranger District: 435-636-3340.
Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
This 67-mile route will take you from Palm Desert past snow-peaked mountains to Banning Pass. Palms to Pines Scenic Byway offers a full variety of ecosystems in the Lower Sonoran region. From clusters of desert palms to high country conifer forests and snow-capped mountains, experience a contrast of ecosystems within a short distance.
Admire fantastic views of the urbanized valley floor below, craggy mountains, and…
Palo Colorado Information Center
The Palo Colorado Recreation area site includes an information center, an Eastern National gift store, picnic shelters, and is the trailhead for Caimitillo, La Mina, El Yunque and Baño de Oro trails.
Location: Road 191 km. 11.7-11.8
Amenities: Gift Shop, Picnic Shelters, Restrooms, Parking
Special Safety Messages: Information center, Eastern National gift store, picnic shelters and…
Palo Verde Day Use and Motorized Boat Launch
Palo Verde is a boat launching site near the beautiful Canyon Lake. Palo Verde allows users to picnic, fish, and enjoy general boating activities in one of Arizona’s most scenic reservoirs. Recreationalists can enjoy the day around the water during a hot summer to cool off, photograph the gorgeous surrounding mountains, or try to catch some of our native Arizona fish at the water’s edge.
Palomas Trailhead
Palomas Trailhead is located on Forest Road 70 near the SE boundary of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness.
Palouse Corridor
The corridor is made up of two main travel routes: State Highway 6 from Potlatch east and north to the St. Joe Divide, and State Highway 8 from Deary to Elk River. While forested, the area borders the rolling hills of the rich farmland known as the Palouse prairie. In the Palouse corridor itself are stands of old-growth cedar, grand fir and western white pine.
Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area
Only 42 miles north of the college town of Moscow, in north central Idaho, skiiers, skate skiiers and snowshoers alike will find groomed as well as backcountry trails. Known for its beautiful landscape and spiraling evergreen trees reaching high into the sky, the 18 miles of winter trails range from easy to intermediate in skill level required, making the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area ideal for beginners as…
Pamelia Lake Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to:
Pamelia Lake Trail #3439
Grizzly Peak Trail #3428
Hunts Creek Trail #3440
Hunts Cove Trail #3430
Old Hunts Cove Trail #3451
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Panchuela Campground
Water system is OFF for the Winter 2023 season.
Panchuela campground is nestled at the edge of the Pecos Wilderness with Panchuela Creek running along the eastern side of the campground. The campground has potable water. At a little over 8,300 feet visitors to this campground escape from the warmer temperatures of the city and enjoy the moderate temperatures of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. There are 6 sites…
Panchuela Trailhead
Panchuela Trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road 305 accessed by NM 63 approximately 22 miles north of Pecos.
Uses: Hiking, backpacking, horseback riding.
Facilities: Drinking water is available April through October, vaulted toilet, and trash bins.
Special Instructions: NO HORSE TRAILERS ALLOWED. The closest equestrian parking is located at Winsor Ridge and Jack's Creek Trailheads.
Pandapas Pond Day Use Area
Pandapas Pond is a pastoral, 8 acre pond located just outside the town of Blacksburg. It sits on the Eastern Continental Divide and is surrounded by a forest of hardwoods and rhododendron. Visitors will enjoy strolling the one-mile wheelchair accessible trail that encircles the pond. A wooden boardwalk separates the pond from a small wetland area that is abundant with dragonflies, turtles, songbirds, and waterfowl.…
Panguitch Lake
Panguitch Lake is situated at an elevation of 8,212 feet approximately 18 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. The lake is the source of Panguitch Creek and is fed by three small inlet streams: Blue Springs Creek, Clear Creek, and Ipson Creek. The lake is a popular fishing lake with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and brown trout thriving in its cool waters. There are two public boat ramps and a fish cleaning…
Panguitch Lake North Campground
Panguitch Lake North Campground offers visitors a slower pace and cooler temperatures. Enjoy boating, lake fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout, and fly fishing at Panguitch Lake. The lake is located 1/2 mile from the campground. Commercial boat rental and launching facilities are available, as well as lodging, groceries, and gasoline. The Forest Service has two public developed boat landings, one on the…