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 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”
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A Special Place
Black Elk Wilderness is located in in the center of the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve & was designated as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System by Congress in 1980. The area is named for the Oglala Lakota holy man Black Elk & is sacred to many American Indians. It is the only Wilderness in the…
Brush Creek Trailhead
From Rapid City, travel about 15 miles west on Highway 44. Turn south (left) onto Highway 385 and continue over Pactola Dam for 4.3 miles. Turn east (left) onto Victoria Lake Road and drive for 2.3 miles. Turn northeast (left) onto Brush Creek Road and drive for .25 miles.
Coon Hollow Trailhead
From Rapid City, travel south on Mt. Rushmore Road (turns into Highway 16) for 12 miles. At the town of Rockerville, exit onto Silver Mountain Road southwest (right). Travel 0.2 miles to the trailhead. this is the easternmost trailhead of the Flume Trail.
Sheepnose Trailhead (Trail #93)
Sheepnose Trailhead is the northern Forest trailhead to access the 47.3 miles of the Sundance Trails – a stacked loop system. These are mostly non-motorized trails. One may use this trail to access Sheep Mountain (overlooking the route of the Custer Expedition Route), the Sheepnose (Cole Canyon) Trail, and eventually the Sundance Trailhead and Horse Campground, and the Ogden Trailhead. The has scenic routes through…
Big Pine Trailhead (Centennial #89)
Big Pine Trailhead is located about 3 miles west of Mount Rushmore National Memorial on the north side of HWY-244 and about ¼ mile northwest of Horsethief Lake. Big Pine is part of the 111-mile Centennial Trail which marks the 100th anniversary of South Dakota statehood (1889-1989). Users on this section of the Centennial Trail are treated to beautiful scenery and relative seclusion. While this segment begins…
Custer Peak Fire Lookout
The Custer Peak Lookout is still in use by the Forest Service as a fire lookout. The first lookout was built in 1911 as a small cabin on a platform. In 1916 it had wrap-around windows installed. In 1923 a cupola-style lookout replaced the cabin and was used until 1941-42 when the Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the lookout you see today, using natural materials to help match the natural surroundings.
The…
Schroeder Trailhead
Access the Schroeder Trailhead from Rapid City. Drive 3 miles west of Rapid City on Nemo Road to Schroeder Road, turn west (left) and proceed through residential area for about 2 miles. The trailhead will be on the left as you approach the Forest boundary.
Big Nelson Campground
This campground, on the shoreline of Cooper's Lake near Ovando, Montana, is a semi-remote, developed campground which offers shady rest and a beautiful view of the lake and adjacent mountains. The Bob Marshall and Scapegoat wildernesses are 7 miles away by trail. Big Nelson has tent camping only. No camping is allowed in the parking lot and no trailers are permitted.
Buzzard Roost Recreation Area
A scenic location for walking, picnicking and camping. Parking areas are available at the first trailhead access and at the picnic/camping spur. Tables, grills, and a portable toilet are available at the picnic area. Benches are located on the bluffs overlooking the Ohio River. Water is not available on site.
Clackamas River (Fish Creek) Trailhead
CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE
Parking area in campground, overflow parking on the Highway 224 road.
Provides access to: Clackamas River Trail #715, which enters Clackamas…
Clackamas River (Indian Henry) Trailhead
CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE
Parking area in campground, overflow parking on Hwy 224.
Provides access to: Clackamas River Trail #715 which enters Clackamas Wilderness. Hiker Use Only…
Fish Creek Campground/Day Use
CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE
Fish Creek Campground is located next to the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. It provides access to some of the area's whitewater, as well as a popular place to fish. The Clackamas River is home to migrating salmon and steelhead virtually year-round. Whether it is relaxation or expansive exploration, there's…
Frazier Turnaround Trailhead
There is ample parking for larger rigs at the Frazier Turnaround, which offers views south to Olallie Butte, Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack and the Three Sisters.
ALERT: Forest Road 4610-240 to Frazier Turnaround is a rough, primitive, and narrow drive with multiple potholes. High clearance vehicles are strongly advised.
Provides access to: …
Hideaway Lake Campground
The campground is a single loop above the scenic high Cascade Hideaway Lake. The campsites are tucked under a heavy canopy of mixed conifers, including douglas fir and hemlock. Rhododendron and ample spacing provide excellent privacy. A very attractive, tranquil campground. Recreation activities include non-motorized boating, and fishing.
Olallie Meadow Campground
This campground, nestled just north of Mount Jefferson, has incredible views and provides wonderful solitude in a somewhat rustic environment.
Olallie Meadow Campground map (PDF)
Paul Dennis (Olallie Lake) Campground
Paul Dennis Campground is located on the north shore of Olallie Lake. Hiking, fishing, and canoeing are popular activities here. High elevation snow limits access into the Olallie Lake area until June in most seasons. Located in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area.
Paul Dennis Campground map (PDF)
Pegleg Falls Picnic Site
CLOSED for safety reasons.
Peninsula (Olallie Lake) Campground
Peninsula Campground is the largest campground on Olallie Lake, in the Olallie Lake Scenic Area. Olallie Lake is a large, high elevation lake bordered in part by the Warm Springs Reservation. As the name suggests, Peninsula Campground is on a large chunk of land that extends out into the lake - an ideal location for fishermen and paddle boaters.…
Raab Campground
Raab Campground is a group campground, perfect for those that are looking for multiple campsites or have large families. This campground is located on the banks of the Collawash River, which flows into the mighty Clackamas River in the mountains of northern Oregon. Hikers, fly fishers, bicyclists, and rafters/kayakers will enjoy this campground.
Rainbow Campground
CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE
Rainbow Campground provides ample access to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. The campground offers a great location to enjoy peace and quiet in the beautiful mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and rafting. Located on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River.
Ripplebrook Campground
CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE
Ripplebrook Campground is a charming facility for nature enthusiasts and lies in a beautiful forest setting. Fly fishing and whitewater rafting are popular near the campground, as it neighbors the Clackamas Wild and Scenic River. The small facility is geared more toward tent camping, however, tent trailers…
Riverford Campground
CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE
Riverford Campground is a small scenic campground, along the Clackamas River near its confluence with the Collowash River set in a dense forest of Douglas fir and hemlocks. Located on the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River.
Roaring River Campground
CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE
Roaring River Campground is located across from the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River in the Cascade Range. The small, rustic campground has charm and provides visitors with access to a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including whitewater rafting.
Barlow Creek Campground
Located along the Historic Barlow Road near the Barlow Creek.
Barlow Crossing Campground
Located along the Historic Barlow Road near the Barlow Creek.