Go. Discover.
Go Play.

Adventure awaits.

Visit your Southwestern Region Forests.

Inspiring Passion for the Land

National forests and grasslands provide some of the greatest opportunities for outdoor recreation in the world. Recreation activities are fun and:

• Create memories
• Provide physical challenge
• Provoke interest
• Inspire wonder and awe of the natural world

Recreation contributes greatly to the health of individuals, bonds family and friends, and provides economic benefit to communities. Indeed, outdoor recreation is an essential part of American culture.

• Plan Your Trip

  

  Preparedness is the key to having a good and safe time at any of our national forests or grasslands.

  Be Prepared

• Forests and Grasslands

  

  The Southwestern Region has six national forests in Arizona, five national forests and a national grassland in New Mexico, and one national grassland each in Oklahoma and the Texas panhandle.

  Forests and Grasslands

• Special Places

  

  Throughout the Southwestern Region, unique and beautiful sites call to everyone, especially the adventurous.

  View Special Places

• Recreation Accomplishments

  

  Recreation fees are an investment in your local national forests and national grasslands. A percentage of recreation fees support local site operations and maintenance. Learn more about how the Forest Service is improving the visitor experience.

  Accomplishment Reports