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Outdoor Science and Learning

The Forest is a great outdoor learning area!  There are informational signs on trails, scenic overlooks, and visitor centers that tell you about the area you are visiting.

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Blue Spruce Campground

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OverviewBlue Spruce Campground is a small campground adjacent to Pine Creek in a blue spruce forest. It offers pleasant temperatures and shade throughout the summer. It is close to several trails…

Cedar City Ranger District

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Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Winter Sports
The Cedar City Ranger District is located on the Markagunt Plateau, a gently sloping, eastward tilted earth block that has been modified by erosion, volcanism, and some glaciations.  Bordered by the…

Duck Creek Visitor Center

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Outdoor Science and Learning
The Duck Creek Visitor Center (elev. 8600 ft.)  is nestled in a beautiful grove of Spruce and Aspen trees. The visitor center is staffed by friendly volunteers eager to share their years of local…

East Ponderosa Picnic Area

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Group Picnic Area. The day use picnic areas are located about 1/2 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine setting. They offer great views of Pine Valley Mountain.

Enterprise Reservoir

Site Open
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The Enterprise Reservoirs lies within a pinyon-juniper forest surrounded by large volcanic tuff rocks.  The reservoir is popular for fishing, boating, kayaking and canoeing, and wildlife viewing. …

Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

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Outdoor Science and Learning Biking
The Escalante Interagency Visitor Center opened on April 11, 2005 and is staffed with Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service and Forest Service personnel. Ecology is the interpretive theme…

Escalante Ranger District

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Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Picnicking Scenic Drives Winter Sports Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Escalante Ranger district is known for its high mountain lakes and large stands of aspen trees. The majority of the district is located on high timbered plateaus with rolling hills and open…

Honeycomb Rocks Campground

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Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
Honeycomb Rocks campground is located about 10 miles from the town of Enterprise. Recreation opportunities include: hiking, fishing, sight-seeing, wildlife viewing, and boating. Enterprise Reservoir…

Lower Pines Picnic Area

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The day use picnic areas are located about 1/2 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine setting. They offer great views of Pine Valley Mountain. Recreation opportunities include hiking,…

Middle Ponderosa Picnic Area

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning
The day use picnic areas are located about 1/2 mile from Pine Valley Reservoir, in a ponderosa pine setting. They offer great views of Pine Valley Mountain.

Last updated March 3rd, 2025