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.”
Displaying 12126 - 12150 of 22716Lake Creek Campground
The Lake Creek Campground is located approximately 32 miles southwest of Libby off the West Fisher road. The campground has 4 sites all with tent pads, tables and fire rings and able to accommodate up to a 32' rv. There are also 4 dispersed campsites. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel or native material. Amenities include potable water and vault toilets.
#993 Moran Basin Trailhead
This Cabinet Mountains Wilderness trail leads to Moran Basin. The trail is mostly used by stock users and mountain bikers due to the fact that the trail follows the gated FSR 2278 for the first 9 miles then follows single track tread up to the wilderness boundary and then drops into the lake basin. Two dispersed campsites are located around the lake, and the lake is stocked with cutthroat trout.
Moran…
#996 Bull River Campground Trailhead
Bull River Campground Fishing Access Trail #996 is a short trail that starts at the boat launch area, just off Highway 200 in Bull River Campground. The trail travels through the campground and goes up Bull River a short distance offering fishing access. There are no stream crossings.
Bull River Campground Fishing Access Trail #996
#810 Martin Creek Bay Overlook Trailhead
Marten Creek Bay Overlook Trail #810 is a short hiking trail that provides great views of Noxon Reservoir. The trailhead located underneath the powerline on Forest Service Road #2229 approximately two miles north of Marten Creek Campground. There are no stream crossings
Martin Creek Bay Overlook #810
#855 Bear Creek Trailhead
Bear Creek Trail #855 follows Bear Creek for a short distance then quickly climbs to a ridgeline that ends on a closed road system below Seven Point Mountain. The trail crosses Bear Creek ½ mile from the trailhead. This crossing can be challenging during peak runoff.
Bear Creek Trail #855
Meadow Peak Lookout
Meadow Peak Lookout sits atop its namesake mountain at an elevation of 6,710 feet in the Kootenai National Forest. The lookout has been used as an observation point for spotting forest fires for over 60 years.
The lookout is typically open from mid-June through late September. Access to this lookout is along mountain roads with sections of loose sharp rocks and small boulders. High clearance 4 wheel drive…
Birch Knob Observation Site
Visitors to the Birch Knob Observation Tower enjoy views stretching from Virginia, to Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Hikers are challenged by the Pine Mountain Trail that meanders along the ridge top between Kentucky and Virginia.
Blacksburg Shooting Range
Located just outside Blacksburg, this site offers a rifle and pistol range as well as a shotgun and archery range. The rifle and pistol range is designed for firing at stationary paper targets up to 100 meters away. The lanes are sheltered from the sun and each one has a shooting bench that accommodates left and right-handed shooters. Shooters must bring their own targets; cardboard boxes or commercial paper targets…
Blowing Springs Campground
Offering both sunny and shaded camping sites, visitors to Blowing Springs Campground will be amazed by the phenomenon for which this site is named. A unique geological feature creates a duct that blows air out of the rocks at a constant 58 degrees, which may feel warm or cool depending on the season. Direct access to trails leading to swimming holes, and a stream stocked with trout are a few of the many reasons to…
Blue Hole Day Use Area
Blue Hole Day Use Area is a picnicking location popular for many locals in north Rockingham County.
Blue Springs Gap Cabin
Located high on a mountaintop near Camp, VA, Blue Springs Gap Cabin seems to be on top of the world. There are three cozy bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room with a huge fireplace and a wrap around porch with an amazing view. Electricity and flush toilet add comfort to this rustic mountain setting. Bird watching, hiking, and fishing are nearby, but there is no drinking water available; be sure to bring your own.
Craig Creek Recreation Area
Large grassy fields are the first things you’ll see when you enter Craig Creek Day Use Area, but the creek itself is the real highlight. Generations of families have enjoyed the swimming hole here and it’s still a great place to escape the heat of summer. Canoeists can use the area as a put-in or take-out point and enjoy an easy paddle on the warm waters of Craig Creek. A grassy field inside the day use area may be…
Elk Garden Trailhead
Spectacular views for motorists and a prime trailhead for hikers and horseback riders, Elk Garden is one of the most popular trailheads in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. From this location, visitors can access the Appalachian Trail, Virginia Highlands Horse Trail, and the Elk Garden Trail. The trailhead is a short drive from Whitetop Mountain Road, the highest elevation public road in Virginia.
Elkhorn Lake Day Use Area
This day use area is a popular non-motorized boating and fishing area with a wheelchair accessible pier. Elkhorn Day Use Area serves as a municipal watershed for Staunton, VA.
Fenwick Mines Day Use Area
Visitors to Fenwick Mines will find trails to hike, ponds to fish, and a picnic shelter (complete with horseshoe pit) that’s perfect for spending a great Sunday afternoon with friends and family. A one mile, wheelchair accessible trail will lead you through wetland, stream, and forest habitats providing lots of opportunities to see wildlife.
Walton Tract Canoe Access Point
The Walton Tract Canoe Access Point is located on a former dairy farm along the Cowpasture River. In addition to canoeing, there are opportunities for fishing and hiking. Follow the hiking signs for access to the Beards Mountain Trail which can be reached by crossing a swinging bridge.
Cass Lake Dispersed Camping
Cass Lake Loop is a Dispersed camping area within the Norway Beach Recreation Area on the Chippewa National Forest. It is carry-in access with parking available
The Forest as over 60 dispersed recreation sites for the more primitive experience. Canoeists will enjoy the backcountry sites along the Pike Bay Connection canoe route or paddling down the Mississippi River between Knutson Dam and Lake Winnibigoshish…
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.
Star Island
Located in the middle of Cass Lake, Star Island is one of the unique features of the Chippewa National Forest. Named for its star shape, "Star Island" is the largest of four islands in Cass Lake. Star Island has over eight miles of shoreline and encompasses 980 acres of both public land and private homes. Six miles of trails wind along the high banks and deep woods of the island, providing opportunities for hiking…
Chippewa Discovery Tour
This 50 mile auto tour, lasting approximately two hours, winds through some of the most interesting areas in the Cass Lake and Blackduck areas.
Historic Forest Supervisor’s Office
Welcome to the Historic Chippewa National Forest Supervisor's office. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We can help you with:
Forest information and maps
Interagency passes
Forest product permits
Gift shop
Tours of the building
HISTORY:
The Forest Supervisor’s office is on the National Register of Historic Sites and was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation…
Norway Beach Recreation Area
The Norway Beach Recreation Area is located four miles east of Cass Lake, Minnesota on U.S. Highway 2. The recreation area offers camping sites located in four campground loops; Norway Beach, Chippewa, Wanaki and Cass Lake. Interpretive trails, sandy beaches, a paved biking trail, boat ramps, a reservable picnic shelter and the Norway Beach Visitor Center are all nestled among red and white pines. There…
Cass Lake Campground Loop
WALK IN ONLY! Cass Lake loop is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area, located on the shores of Cass Lake. The 12 camp sites in this loop are accessible via a walking and bicycling path. Each site has been updated with a large designated tent pad and can accommodate up to eight people. There are sites that are fully accessible for people with mobility issues within this loop.
NO RESERVATIONS…
Norway Beach Picnic Shelter
The Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is nestled in the middle of the Norway Beach Recreation Area. The shelter provides a wonderful area for large group gatherings. There are grills, water and electrical outlets. The Picnic Shelter can be reserved through the Reservation System.
Norway Beach Swimming Area
A sandy beach and a delineated swimming area makes for summer fun at the Norway Beach Recreation Area. It is surrounded by four campgrounds and a picnic area.