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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 17351 - 17400 of 17653

Windy Group Campground

On Crescent Lake, this group site offers opportunities for waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

Windy Hill Boating Site

Windy Hill Boating Site is located on a peninsula jutting into Roosevelt Lake, central Arizona’s largest lake. This boating site also has a large campground and other improvements.

Windy Hill Campground

Windy Hill Campground is located on central Arizona's largest lake and offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails.  There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape any time of the year for families…

Windy Park Camping Area

This is a dispersed camping area.

Windy Pass

Trailhead providing access to Windy Pass Trail (#82) and Golden Trout Lakes Trail (#83).  Several good day hike or backpacking loop options are available.  Hidden Lake Trailhead connecting with other trail systems is also nearby. Windy Pass Cabin, along Windy Pass Trail is a historic cabin for rental on recreation.gov. Unreachable by vehicle during winter months.

Windy Pass Cabin

A recreation rental cabin on the Bozeman District. Windy Pass Cabin was built in 1934. It provides a rustic mountain retreat with few amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their experience comfortable and enjoyable. The cabin is available from June 16th through October 14th each year. It is accessible via a 2.5-mile hike or horseback ride up the Windy Pass Trail with an…

Windy Pass Trailhead

Generally open May to October, as weather and conditions allow. Access/entry point to Alta Toquima Wilderness through Meadow Canyon.

Windy Peak #342

This difficult trail travels uphill for approximately 2.5 miles with a 3,000 foot elevation gain from the Windy Peak Trailhead/Long Swamp to the Pasayten Wilderness boundary. From here the trail continues through areas of burned lodgepole pine to “Two Bear Camp” which is where water is available. The trail travels through the…

Windy Peak Trailhead

This Trailhead is part of the Long Swamp Campground and parking is available outside of the campground footprint. The toilet facilities are in the campground. Bearproof garbage can, information sign board, and self-registration board are available. Northwest Forest Pass is required. Provides access to: Windy Peak Trail #342 within…

Windy Peak Trailhead/Long Swamp

This Trailhead is part of the old Long Swamp Campground Area. Bearproof garbage can, information sign board, and self-registration board are available. Northwest Forest Pass is required. The trail is usually snowed in until July. Access to this area generally opens by June. Provides access to: Windy Peak Trail #342 within 

Windy Point Bypass TH #1846

The Windy Point Bypass is a motorized trail located north of Glenwood Springs. The Bypass is 3 miles long, beginning and ending at intersections with Transfer Trail #602. As its name suggests, the Bypass provides an alternate route for visitors who wish to avoid following Transfer Trail around Windy Point. The Bypass is particularly useful…

Windy Point Campground

Closed for the season- Oct. 8th 2023  This campground is located along the Tieton River. Hiking is a popular activity that surrounds this 15 single family site campground. A few of the trails include Frost Mountain Lookout Trail, Keenan Meadows Trail and the Grey Rock Trail. The Tieton River offers whitewater paddling, great fishing and numerous water sports. Campground sits along the bank of the…

Windy Point Group Campground

Windy Point Group Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County between Keystone and Breckenridge, CO on Swan Mountain Road. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and…

Windy Point Observation Site

Windy Point Observation Site is a picturesque viewing area located adjacent to Colorado Highway 149.

Windy Point Spur Snow #243

Windy Point Spur Snow Trail #243.3M is 1.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #243.3H (Windy Peak Road) and ends at Forest Road #243.3B (Pipeline Road). The snow trail is open in the winter for the following uses: XC Skiing/Snowshoeing and Snowmobiling

Windy Point TH #9130

The Windy Point Trail trail is a short hike out to a viewpoint of Dillon Reservoir. The views of the Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges are spectacular.

Windy Point Vista

Soaring to nearly 10,000' high, the Windy Point Vista is a spectacular vantage point of the entire Lincoln National Forest and Tularosa Basin.  The vista is located about 1 mile before you reach the Ski Apache downhill ski area.  Although the road is paved, there are many tight turns.  It is not for the feint of heart if you have a fear of heights.  The journey takes about 30 minutes from the…

Windy Ridge Interpretive Site

Located just five miles from Mount St. Helens, Windy Ridge Interpretive Site provides a close-up view of the volcano's crater and a breathtaking panorama of a landscape radically changed during the 1980 eruption and landslide. Below you lies Spirit Lake, with its floating log mat of huge trees swept into it during the eruption. Beyond, view a plain of pumice and ash and denuded hills, still fairly barren but…

Windy Saddle Horse Camp

Located on Windy Saddle above the Hells Canyon Wilderness, the Windy Saddle Horse Camp is a small campground with 4 campsites. The campground has long camp spurs for trailers, an overflow parking area for stock trailers or day use, hitching rails and a loading ramp.…

Windy Saddle Trailhead

The Windy Saddle Trailhead is the main access point into the Hells Canyon Wilderness from Idaho. Located on the saddle going to Seven Devils basin or up to Heaven's Gate Lookout the area offers a great view of the Seven Devils mountain range and Hells Canyon area. This site provides access to Seven Devils Trail #124 and Sheep…

Windy Saddle Trailhead

Windy Saddle Trailhead provides access to Archer Trail #529, has two hitch rails and a toilet.

Wine Spring Horse Camp

Wine Spring Horse Camp is a primitive camping area with 6 designated camping sites. Each site provides a picnic table, fire ring and tethering area for horses. The camp area is gated with a combination lock. The Wine Spring Trail System has 15 miles of horse trails, including Wine Spring Trail #379A and Rocky Bald Trail #379B loops. Each loop is 7.5 miles long. The Wine Spring Loop crosses Goat Bald at…

Winfield Dispersed Camping Area

The Winfield dispersed camping area, just off of FSR 390 with a few flat areas for RVs or tents. The Winfield historic site is only a 5-minute walk and Clear Creek offers great fishing opportunities. There are hiking opportunities nearby at the South Fork Clear Creek Trailhead to…

Wing Mountain Dispersed Camping

Looking for a camping spot in the woods with easy access to some of the Flagstaff area's fantastic trails and recreation opportunities along US 180? The Wing Mountain area southwest of the San Francisco Peaks offers fantastic dispersed camping along Forest Roads (FRs) 222 and 171, suitable for tents, campers, and recreational vehicles. Wing Mountain is a prominent cinder cone volcano located approximately six…

Wing Mountain Snowplay Area

See the Winter Recreation page for a recreation map, backcountry permit information, and more info! Flagstaff Winter Recreation Hotline1-844-256-SNOW (7669)Courtesy Flagstaff CVB

Winiger Ridge

National Forest System Road (NFSR) 359 is open seasonally to motorized use. High clearance vehicles recommended. Overnight use is allowed at designated first-come, first-served campsites only. Before visiting, please call or check for current information on fire restrictions and road closures…

Winn Campground

Situated near the Mt. Baldy trailheads and the East and West forks of the Little Colorado River, Winn campground is an excellent choice for anglers and hikers. Some sites border a large meadow where elk are often seen at twilight. Vegetation type is mixed conifer and aspen.

Winn Group Campground

9300' elevation. 63 campsites near Lee Valley and Big Lake, with 2 group sites which accomodate up to 50 people each. Hiking on area trails. Boating and excellent trout fishing in the lake. Winn Campground has 63 sites and can accommodate tents, trailers and motor homes up to 45 feet. There are two group sites can accommodate 50 people each. Campground amenities include: campground hosts, fire rings, grills,…

Winn Ranger District

  The Winn Ranger District encompasses 164,000 forested acres in Winn, Natchitoches, and Grant Parishes, with close proximity to the Winnfield area.

Winner Creek Gorge - INHT

The Winner Creek Gorge Trail is a segment of the longer Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT). The hand tram on  Winner Creek Trail is closed. Take a leisurely day hike through Winner Creek Gorge or, for more of a challenge, continue on to the Upper Winner Creek Trail. The Upper Winner Creek Trail offers beautiful camping locations found through Berry Pass. Winner Creek Trail is a great…

Winnie Boat Access

The Winnie Boat access is part of the Winnie Campground. The landing provides access to Lake Winnibigoshish from the west side. The landing has a dock.

Winnie Campground

Winnie is a remote campground with a rustic feel. It provides 35 campsites surrounded by red and white pine.Located at 38003 N. Winnie Camp Lane Pennington, MN, 18 miles from Cass Lake, Minnesota. Take Highway 2 six miles east.   Turn north on County Road 10 and drive two miles to County Road 91, turn right onto 91 and follow for 3.2 miles to FR 2171. Drive six miles northeast on Forest Road 2171 to Forest Road…

Winniweta Falls Trailhead

This trailhead has limited parking for 1-2 vehicles. The trail travels over gentle terrain after fording the Ellis River, is 0.9 miles in length and accesses a waterfall.

Winom Campground & Trailhead

This campground is located along the paved Blue Mountain Scenic Byway southeast of Ukiah, OR. There are 10 campsites (3 of which are group sites) and 2 accessible toilets.  Sites 3 and 4 have log picnic shelters.  There is an interpretive sign near the information board and OHV loading dock.  There is no water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.…

Winopee Trailhead

Multiple trails and lakes are accessed via the Winopee Trailhead, most notably the Winopee Lake Trail #16. This trail travels west along Cultus Lake Campground and then north past Winopee Lake to the…

Winsor Ridge Trailhead

Located 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63, the Winsor Ridge Trailhead is the access point for Winsor Ridge Trail #271 and the trail to Panchuela Campground and Trailhead. Uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding. Facilities: vaulted toilet, trash bins, trailhead kiosk, parking for passenger vehicles & trailers. Special Considerations: Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the…

Winsor Trailhead #254

A popular trailhead for access into the Pecos Wilderness and other area trails.  Located at the parking lot of Santa Fe Ski Basin.

Winsor Trailhead and Winsor Creek Fishing Area

Located 20 miles north of Pecos on NM 63, one and a half miles on FR 121. 

Winstanley Creek Buoy Trailhead

This buoy is available on a first come; first serve basis and is intended for use by small and medium watercraft. The buoy is located in 30-80 feet of water and has a 7/8 inch chain. Look for a white buoy with blue reflective tape. This buoy provides access to the Winstanley Creek trail.

Winstanley Island Cabin

This is a rustic style 12' X 14' cabin that was constructed in 2010. There are a number of scenic attractions within easy boating distance; Rudyerd Bay, Walker Cove, Chickamin River, Smeaton bay, and the entire east Behm Canal. There are several trails to fresh water streams and lakes, and hunting areas. Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed.

Winstanley Lake Cabin

This is a rustic style 12' X 14' Pan Abode log cabin that was constructed in 1967. There are many recreation opportunities in this area. Boating down to the end of the lake will take you to the historic Winstanley Lake Shelter constructed by the CCC back in the early 1930’s. From the shelter there is a 2.25 mile hike down to salt water. FACILITIES: • Two Single & Two Double Bunks • Wood Stove, Axe, Maul, Wedge,…

Winstanley Lake Shelter Site

This historic shelter was constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This shelter is accessed by the Winstanley Lakes trail and provides users with a skiff to use on Winstanley lake. A reservable Forest Service cabin is located on the northeast shore of the lake that can be accessed using the skiff. Please return the skiff to the trailhead after use.

Winstanley Lake Trailhead

The Winstanley Lake trail is 2.5 miles long. The trail follows a gentle grade through the forest to the outlet of Lower Winstanley Lake. The trail then skirts the shore of the lower lake before leading through muskegs and forest to the upper lake. The trail offers many scenic views of the creek and of Lower Winstanley Lake. There are two bridge crossings -- both these bridges were built entirely using non-…

Winter Camp #645

The Winter Camp Trail #645 serves as a connecting route between the Buck Springs Road, FSR #423 and the Winter Camp Road, FSR #408.3A.  The trail climbs at a moderate grade from the southern trailhead through primarily pinyon-juniper, oakbrush and sage away from the Keith Creek drainage onto a ridge and eventually reaches the northern trailhead on the Winter Camp Road to the southwest of Wagon Park.…

Winter Park Resort: Trestle Bike Park

The Trestle Bike Park at the Winter Park Resort offers over 40 miles of mountain biking trails. For more information about tickets and pricing, click here.

Winter Recreation Area: Santiam Pass (Hwy 20)

At the crest of the Cascade Mountains, winter snows and spectacular views of volcanoes, including Three Fingered Jack to the north and Mount Washington to the south, make Santiam Pass an ideal area for the whole family to enjoy a range of winter sports. Skiing/Snowboarding From the east, Highway 20/126 takes you to top of the pass, where you’ll find…

Winter Recreation Area: Willamette Pass (Hwy 58)

When you’re tired of the rain, grab your thermos, cross-country skis, snowshoes or sleds and head up into the hills! Winter recreation opportunities in the Willamette Pass area include a system of backcountry trails and winter shelters. Skiing/Snowboarding