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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The French Broad River and Appalachian Trail travel right through Hot Springs making the town a haven for hikers, rafters and other outdoor enthusiasts. The Hot Springs area features 44 miles of trails with 13.4 miles designated for mountain biking.
Asahel Curtis Picnic Area
Picnic along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River in a remnant stand of old-growth forest. Enjoy views of the river from picnic tables stationed along its banks. The gentle rush of flowing water will relax and rejuvenate you. The picnic area provides fire pits, vault toilets and water hand pumps with easy hiking to Annette Lake Trail 1019 and Asahel Curtis Nature Trail 1023.
Ten picnic sites, including four along…
Evergreen Lookout
Climb steeply the first two-thirds of a mile through the old Evergreen Mountain Burn of 1967. Enter a dense forest where the grade eases a bit before reaching a small saddle below the lookout and ascends again to reach the building. The trail is noted for wildflowers, scenery and sighting wildlife. On a clear day see Glacier Peak, Mt. Rainier and a 360-degree vista of surrounding peaks. For more information about…
Lennox Creek Road 57
Follow Forest Service Road 57, the Lennox Creek Road, in the bottom of a scenic gorge and end at Bare Mountain Trailhead.
North Fork Road 5730
Follow FS Road 57 to the junction of roads 57 and 5730. Bike road 5730 four miles to its end to explore side roads and enjoy views of local peaks.
Quartz Creek Road 5640
Bike the Taylor River Road to a junction at 0.3 miles. The left fork enters the Quartz Creek drainage, climbing to views of Garfield Mountain and the Middle Fork valley. The road bed is steep and rocky so be prepared for a workout.
Taylor River Road 5640-101
From the Taylor River parking area, cross the river on the bridge, following the abandoned road six miles up the valley to the road end and hiking trail access. The road passes numerous creeks and offers views of the surrounding mountains
Kendall Peak Lakes Winter Sports Area
Enjoy views of Rampart Ridge on the east side of Gold Creek Valley, north towards Alta Mountain and Chikamin Ridge, and south towards the ski areas, Mt. Catherine and even Mt. Rainier from the top!
Snowshoe up Forest Service road 9090 straight ahead on the west side of Gold Creek Valley and up towards Kendall Peak Lakes. At approximately 1.75 miles take a sharp right hairpin turn. The left spur road gives views of…
Lower Gold Creek Basin Winter Sports Area
You will see Kendall Peak to the northwest, Rampart Ridge to the east, Alta Mountain on the northeast and Chikamin Ridge to the north. Snowshoe north onto Forest Service road 142 to enter the east side of the valley. This valley is about one mile wide and narrows as you proceed up the east side of Gold Creek. Part of this route travels through private residential property in Ski-Tur Valley.
Avalanche slide paths are…
Mount Margaret Winter Sports Area
At the top of this route enjoy views of Mt. Margaret with Lake Margaret below and the Mt. Stuart range to the northeast. Follow the road southeast for approximately a mile and a half from the snow-bermed road end. The road follows curves around the base of Rampart Ridge. After crossing Wolfe Creek, climb and switchback, then at approximately 3.2 miles the road splits. The left fork climbs another half mile to…
Stevens Pass Ski Resort
Stevens Pass Ski Resort
Stevens Pass lodge additions project scoping letter
For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation…
Sulphur Creek Campground
This campground will remain closed for the entire 2021 season due to hazards remaining from last fall's Downey Creek Fire. Please see closure order for more information.
This campground offers a more primitive, quiet camping experience. Situated along Sulphur Creek and the Suiattle River, were every campsite can hear the rushing water.…
Buck Creek Campground
This campground offers a more primitive, quiet camping experience. Situated along Buck Creek in old growth forest, were every campsite can hear the rushing water. Activities in the area include fishing, hiking, and bicycle riding. This campground is mostly shaded by large old Douglas Fir trees. Relatively private sites and creek front sites are available. Popular with those seeking a quiet getaway an ideal base camp…
North Fork Skykomish Trailhead
Provides access to: North Fork Skykomish Trail 1051, Quartz Creek Trail 1050, and West Cady Ridge Trail 1054. These trails access Wild Sky…
Wellington Trailhead
Provides access to: Iron Goat Trail 1074 Wellington
For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation
Suntop Picnic Site
Adjacent to Sun Top Lookout.
On a clear day the view is superb, with Mt. Rainier only 10 miles to the south, the central Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Mt. Baker 150 miles to the north. A breathtaking 3,000-foot drop leads down to the White River on the east with Huckleberry Creek on the west. The lookout was built…
Gateway Boat Camp
The Gateway Boat Camp is located approximately 8.5 air miles from Eureka, and 0.18 miles from the Canadian Border. The campground has 5 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a pit toilet and hitching rack. The most popular way to gain access to this campground is by boat (boat must be beached) although access by trail is available too.
Bull Lake Area
Recreational opportunities abound in the Bull Lake area from camping and boating on Bull Lake to Wilderness hikes in the Cabinet Mountains. There are several fully developed campgrounds with full service and campground hosts. The beautiful Ross Creek Cedars area with interpretive trail and picnicking is a popular destination. There are hiking and horseback trails, dispersed camping and lots of…
Yaak Area
The Yaak area of the Kootenai National Forest offers a variety of recreation opportunities in a predominantly forested environment. The Yaak is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, deer and a variety of smaller mammals and birds. The Yaak River and its many tributaries provide habitat for cutthroat, rainbow, brook and bull trout. There are also several lakes scattered at varying elevations for…
Bull River Guard Station
The Bull River Guard Station was built in 1908 as the Ranger's house and office. This structure was a primary ranger station from 1908 to 1920, surviving the legendary 1910 fires that swept through the area. The cabin was home to Granville "Granny" Gordon (District Ranger), his wife and three daughters. Full vehicle access to the cabin depends on weather conditions. The road is normally plowed within 1 mile of…
Red Top Campground
Red Top Campground is located northwest of Troy on Highway 508. The campground has 3 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a vault toilet.
Whitetail Campground
The Whitetail Campground is located north of Troy on Yaak Hwy 508. The campground has 12 sites, including one host site, with tables and fire rings. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, and an undeveloped access for small packable boats to the Yaak River.
Libby Area
The Libby Area has the Kootenai River from Libby Dam to Troy running through the heart of it. The Kootenai River is identified as a “blue ribbon trout stream”. The Purcell Range is located north of the River and features numerous peaks at 6000’ elevation. Turner Mountain Ski Area is located 22 miles north of Libby, providing 2200’ of vertical and 1000 acres of…
Ross Creek Cedars
The Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area is located 29 miles south of Troy off Hwy 56 on Ross Creek Rd 398. The scenic area is 100 acres in size and is home to cedar trees 1,000 years old. A 0.9 mile long accessible loop trail will lead you along a path with informative signs of the history and ecology of the many plant and animal species native to the grove. There are no camping facilities at the cedar grove.…
McGregor Lake Campground
McGregor Lake Campground is located approximately 53 miles southeast of Libby, Montana, on Highway 2 at the west end of McGregor Lake in Kootenai National Forest. This area is about halfway between Libby and Kalispell in the heart of the Thompson Chain of Lakes, a premier fishing and hunting area.
Natural Features: At an elevation of 3,900 feet, the campground is nestled among young pines at the west end of McGregor…