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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 9391 - 9420 of 17629

Lynx Lake - North Shore Picnic Site

At 55-acres, Lynx Lake is the largest--and busiest--lake on the Prescott National Forest.  Lynx Lake North Shore Day-use Area provides lake-side recreation, fishing, picnic tables and grills, a wildlife viewing scope, and interpretive signs.  Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB)…

Lynx Lake - South Shore Boat Ramp

A popular lake-side picnic and fishing area, South Shore has ample parking for cars and vehicles towing trailers or boats on all but the busiest days of the year when it fills up. Hours of operation vary seasonally but run roughly from dawn to dusk. Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB)…

Lynx Lake Marina & Store Boating Site

This site provides restaurant dining, fishing/camping supplies, bait, boat rentals and firewood.  Closed for a couple of months each winter; Visit the Lynx Lake Store website for hours, menu, and more information.  (Click the "back" arrow to return to this page.)   Lynx…

Lynx Lake Recreation Area

Located in the cool pines just outside of Prescott, AZ, Lynx Lake Recreation Area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including: hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about the excellent recreational opportunities at Lynx Lake.   Lynx…

Lynx Pass Campground

9/25/2024: This campground is now closed for the season and will re-open for the 2025 season.  Located in the Gore Pass area on the Routt National Forest. Lynx Pass campground is a small campground hosting 11 sites in a loop making it easy for trailers up to 18 feet and four wheelers are allowed. This campground is popular among hunters during big game season as well as ATV riders as it offers an ATV trail…

Lyons Reservoir (PG&E) Day Use

Fishing and picnic area on the Pacific Gas and Electric Reservoir. Hiking and Horseback riding on designated trails on the former Sugar Pine Rail Road Grade from Lyons Reservoir to Fraser Flat and Strawberry.

Lyra Trailhead

This trailhead is part of the Pine Creek System OHV System. The Pine Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and off-highway motorcycles (OHMs). This trail system provides approximately 20 miles of trails for off-road vehicle, hiking, and mountain bike use.

Lytle Creek - Cajon Pass Recreation Area

Includes the Lytle Creek, Cucamonga Canyon, Cajon Pass, and City Creek areas. Also includes the Cucamonga and Sheep Mountain Wilderness Areas.

Lytle Creek Firing Line - Shooting Range

Lytle Creek Firing Line operates under permit from the U.S. Forest Service. It is a developed shooting site offering year-round target shooting for visitors. Phone number: 1-951-7-TARGET (1-951-782-7438) Website: http://www.lytlecreekrange.com/

M-37: White Cloud to Baldwin

This area covers all recreation areas along M-37 between White Cloud and Baldwin.  This does not include trailheads for the North Country National Scenic Trail or Hungerford Recreation Area.

M-55: Manistee to Cadillac

This section includes all recreation areas along M-55 or a short distance from M-55 located between Cadillac and Manistee, except the Pine and Manistee Rivers.

M-K Campground

M-K is a free campground located 3 miles up the Main Fork Rock Creek Road #2421, not far from the Beartooth Highway.  Mount Maurice Trail (#6) Corral Creek Trail (#9), Beartrack Trail (#…

M. Gordons Ferry River Access

Gordon's Ferry is a popular fishing access just a few miles east of Happy Camp. The road is mostly paved but has a section of improved gravel. The last 1/2 mile or so is steep, narrow and windy. It is not recommended for trailers or large RV's. There is limited parking and limited dispersed camping.

Maba

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Mabel Lake Campground

Located at 6715 Mable Lake Road NW Walker, MN 56484, 26 miles east of Walker on Highway 200. Mabel Lake is a secluded campground with a beautiful, sandy beach. There are 22 campsites available. The surrounding forest is abundant with wildlife and nearby is the North Country Trail and Boy River is an excellent river to paddle and view eagles, osprey and waterfowl.

Mac Donald Pass Ski Trailhead

This cross-country ski  trailhead is located just off Highway 12 on Mac Donald Pass.  It provides limited parking for skiers from December through March.

Mac Point Beach

Bring a picnic and spend the day! A white sand beach and shady picnic area with tables and grills occupy a small peninsula jutting out into Lake Ocoee. Restroom/changing facilities are nearby. Across the highway is a fishing pond and camping is available just down the road at Parksville Campground.

Macedonia Lake

Click here for a printable Enoree District fishing opportunities guide.

Machesna Mountain Wilderness

Machesna Mountain Wilderness 19,760 acres was established 1992 by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act. Twenty-five miles from the city of San Luis Obispo, this wilderness boasts high peaks, chaparral, oak woodlands and conifer forests. Prairie falcon and tule elk live in this wilderness. Camping, hiking, are the main types of recreational uses. There is a 1500 acre Research Natural Area, dedicated…

Machin Basin #784

The Machin Basin Trail is 9.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #789/Wheeler Geologic Area Boundary within Rio Grande National Forest and it travels north through La Garita Wilderness to end at Skyline Trail #465 within Gunnison National Forest. …

Mack King Jeep #98

  Mack/King Jeep Trail #98 can be found on the current Colville National Forest’s MVUM, or use the free mapping app, Avenza, to track your route.  The trail is maintained by the USFS and Tri-County Motorized Recreation Association, but expect deadfall, loose rocks, eroded areas with deep ruts, off-camber wash-outs on steep slopes, and deep off-camber holes in streambed areas.  Vehicle damage is common…

Mack Lake ORV Campground

The 175-acre lake is surrounded by rolling jack pine plains and is a good location for wildlife viewing. The campground is primarily used by ORV trail riders. Flickr Photo Album

Mack Landing

Mack Landing is a quiet campground on a ridge above the Ochlockonee River, with spaces for campers, RVs (no hookups) and tents. Boating Access the river by boat from the concrete boat ramp.  Hunting/Camping  Camping is allowed to non-hunters during general gun season. Be aware of hunting environment. Camping is allowed year-round at this venue.

Mackay Bar Campground

Resting near the north bank of the mighty Salmon River, Mackay Bar campground offers three campsites, tables and fire grates. Parking is limited. Access to this campground is via a very rough, winding road with many tight switchbacks. Low-range, 4-wheel drive is recommended, with no trailers. Note: Be considerate of adjacent private ownership. Be Aware of rattlesnakes and poison ivy!

Mackay Mine Hill Area

This is the area directly above the town of Mackay that contains the historic White Knob Mining District

Mackie Unit 57 Parking Day Use Area

Mackie Unit 57 Parking Day Use Area

MACKINAW CAMPGROUND

OverviewMackinaw Campground is scheduled for restoration and reconstrution during the season of 2025 and will be closed. Mackinaw Campground is next to Fish Lake and the Fishlake Scenic Byway Highway 25 in central Utah at 9,000 feet elevation. FacilitiesThe campground has four group sites that accommodate up to 20 people each. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are provided. Several single-family sites…

Macklin Creek Fishing Info

The entire Macklin Creek is closed to fishing all year.

MacNab Pond

Family Picnic and day use fishing pond on the Ekalaka Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District. 

Mad River Campground

Large campground with 40 campsites available. Under the shaded canopy of douglas-fir, maples, and manzanita. Riverfront campsites offer trails down to the river. There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted. 5 minute drive to Ruth Lake.