Forest Trail #589 (Texas Lakes Trail) is 0.7 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #755 (Texas Creek Road) and ends at the trailhead loop. Forest Trail #589 is open for the following uses: Hiking, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) less than or equal to 50 inches wide

General Forest Camping Recreation Opportunity Guide

Forest Trail #571 (Texas Ridge Trail) is 6.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #414 and ends at Illinois Creek Spur. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding

Thain Creek Campground is the only campground in the Highwood Mountains. One of the 19 campsites can accommodate a maximum trailer length of 40 feet. The campground is usually open from May through the middle of fall. A nearby trailhead leads up to Windy Mountain and back on a 6 mile loop trail, offering scenic views of the surrounding plains and faraway mountains. Other hikes are along Briggs Creek or from the…

This campground is just off Highway 21, and tucked back into the trees, overlooking beautiful Capehorn meadows. Walk across the street to overlook a marshy wetland, a hangout for breakfasting moose, elk, and a variety of birds. Each of the 5 sites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground accommodates trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet and has vault toilets and hand pumps…

12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with dirt floor

12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with dirt floor

The Brothers Wilderness is located on the east side of the Olympic National Forest, north of Lena Lake in Jefferson County. Except for a relatively gentle valley area in the East Fork of Lena Creek, the entire 16,682 acre Wilderness is quite precipitous with tree covered slopes extending to about 5,000 feet. Elevation ranges from 699 feet near the Dosewallips River to the 6,866 foot summit of The Brothers. Other…

​A popular place to cool off and relax with a picnic on a hot summer day. The site has picnic tables and access to a large pool on the Mad River.

Whatever the season, the views are breathtaking on The Energy Loop - the Huntington and Eccles Canyons National Scenic Byway (NSB). The route is rich with the history of mining and energy production. Outstanding recreation opportunities abound. There are numerous interpretive sites along the byway, including the recovery site of a 9,500 year-old mammoth skeleton. The National Scenic Byway can be accessed from SR-10…

Located on Bass Lake. Area has pine, oak and cedar trees. Sites have good shade. Total Picnic Sites: 6 Max. Group Size: 6 per site Stoves: Pedestal Grill

The Gap Trail begins on Forest Service Road 140 about 0.5 miles west of Clayton Guard Station and runs south where it ends at the Great Western Trail junction 1.5 miles northeast of Upper Barker Reservoir.

The Hole Trailhead (TH) marks the entrance to the Hole Trail, which is ~6.6 miles in length and provides a connection between Muddy Creek Road ,just north of Emery, Utah, and Sage Flat Road/Forest Road (FR) 0315.  The trailhead is at ~6400' elevation.

This secluded group area offers private group camping on Ocean Pond. Here you can admire the lake's tranquil beauty, swim on the private beach, launch a boat, camp or just visit with friends and family. It's the perfect site for a family weekend or week-long getaway.  The Landing Group Site is also available mid-week at a discount for businesses, company picnics, private group outings and any activity…

The Laurels has been a popular area since the early days in East Tennessee. It was a common evening stopover for farmers from North Carolina taking produce to markets in Johnson City. The site is named for the native Rhododendron that thrives in the area, locally called “laurel.” The Civilian Conservation Corps helped construct the current facilities in the early 1930s. Today, it is a popular day-use area, providing…

  Established in 1926 Formerly the Blue Jay Lodge, The Outpost by Valley Farms is a service partner with the Cleveland National Forest and is located in the Laguna Mountain Recreation area on Laguna Mountain. It is only 25 miles from the historic mining town of Julian and on hour east of the San Diego. Take Highway 8 east bound from San Diego to Sunrise highway. At Sunrise Highway junction head due north for…

The Pines is a rustic campground in a wooded setting, located adjacent to Barbour's Creek, a stocked trout stream. Most of the campsites are designed for tents, but small recreation vehicles can be accommodated. Jeep enthusiasts can experience some of the most challenging 4-wheeling in Virginia at nearby Potts Mountain Jeep Road.

The Pocket recreation area in northwest Georgia is named for lying in a low area surrounded by the steep ridges of Horn and Mill Mountains, and is the former site of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp F-16.  Families camping here can enjoy the vibrant spring colors of mountain laurel as well as the brilliant fall color mix provided by mixed hardwoods.

This area has 12 picnic tables with pedestal grills. 

This area is located off the Ridge and Valley Scenic Byway. It was once a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp from 1938 until 1942. Some of these remains can still be seen in this area. If not reserved, the picnic shelter is available first come, first served. To reserve call 1-877-444-6777 or go to www.recreation.gov.

The Point is located in the Mesa Ranger District and is mostly known for boat access only camping on Canyon Lake.  There are only three designated camp units at this site, but the camp units can also be used as picnic sites for day use. Boaters enjoy The Point during summer months along with fishermen because of the courtesy dock. No garbage collection.  Pack it in, Pack it out.  

Located in the Mesa Ranger District about one hour from Phoenix, this 24,000 acre area has approximately 150 miles of motorized routes that vary in width and challenge. A highlight of this area is Four Peaks Road which travels to the saddle of Four Peaks in the Mazatzal mountain range and over to State Highway 188 at Roosevelt Lake. A section of the Great Western Trail lies just on the northern…

The Summit at Snoqualmie

The byway travels through much of the Willamette National Forest, offering some of the best up-close views of thundering waterfalls, ancient forests, rushing whitewater, and cool, placid lakes. Length: 222 miles / 354.1 km Time to Allow: Eight hours From the Oregon Department of Transportation The 220 mile West Cascades Scenic Byway runs north to south, skirting the northern half of Oregon's Cascade Mountain Range…

Mount Timpanogos Trailhead is nearby and accesses hiking trails to the 11,700 foot Mount Timpanogos. Please check-in with host at Mt. Timpanogos Campground to gain access to Theater in the Pines. Firewood, grills and picnic tables are some of the improved amenities for this campground. Take some time to enjoy some wildlife viewing, river fishing, caving, and viewing the the waterfalls.  There is no water…

This a group picnic area that can accommodate up to 16 people.

This boat launch is adjoining to the Thielsen View campground. It is a favorite spot among fishermen in this area accessing Daimond Lake.

Few other sites in the Umpqua National Forest offer so much concentrated natural splendor. Visitors can simultaneously bask in the shadow of Mount Bailey and get an unforgettable view of Mount Thielsen from across Diamond Lake. Like its sister site across the lake, Thielsen View Campground is a perennial favorite among anglers. Facilities 60 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits Boat ramp Drinking water Vault…

The Thimble Point Trail #417 is relatively flat and rocky, with a lot of the area comprised of open meadow and sage/oakbrush  interspersed with stands of ponderosa pine.  There are attractive areas for dispersed camping around the ponderosa pine stands, especially beyond the fence at 2.5 miles.  The Thimble Point Trail intersects Hungry Gulch Trail #665 and the Wildcat Trail #640 forks off here beyond…

Third Creek Group Campground is located just 12 miles north and east of Malad, Idaho on the Weston highway near Deep Creek Reservoir. Third Creek Campground has 1 group area. It is near a creek and reservoir and has a pavillion. This is a good hiking spot. Contact the ranger district for reservations.