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The Pacific Southwest Region includes 18 National Forests with a huge variety of world-class recreation opportunities.

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National forests and grasslands are ours to enjoy now. We want them to be enjoyed for future generations as well. So is it up to all of us to care for these natural resources. This means we can all enjoy the recreational activities of our choosing, but please do it responsibly. Responsible Recreation Tips

You can also visit our FAQ's for answers to many common visitor questions. Versión en Español: Preguntas Frecuentes del visitante. 

Use the tools below to explore the thousands of recreation opportunities the Pacific Southwest Region has to offer. You can filter by Forest, recreation site type, water availability, current open/closed status, and more.  Not sure where to start? Just type in an activity like "fishing" to find your new favorite destination.

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1N09 Recreational Shooting Sites
Site Temporarily Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
In the San Bernardino National Forest, visitors can only target shoot in designated and signed areas and only at certain times due to fire danger rating. Target Shooting areas may be closed…

2W20
Biking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Single track trail that branches north off 3N14 near Rattlesnake Mountain and terminates at the Forest Boundary.

A30 Onion Springs Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Onion Springs trail is 4.7 miles long. It begins near the High Sierra Pack Station and ends at Four Forks Creek near Wilderness boundary. The trail is open for the following uses: Off Highway…

A31 Mono Meadow Trailhead
Hiking
The Mono Meadow trail is 4.3 miles long which spans from Lake Tomas Edison to Mono Hot Springs Resort. Mono Meadow Trail intersects two other faint trails that heads Northwest towards Warm Creek…

A32 Doris/Tule Trailhead
Hiking
The Doris/Tule Trail is a 3.1 mile out and back trail that begins at Mono Hot Springs Resort. The trail leads to Doris and Tule Lakes, Mono Meadow Trail, and a few faint connecter trails which…

A33 Mono Hot Springs Trailhead
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Mono Hot Springs Trail is a 1.9-mile trail connecting to the High Sierra Ranger Station. The popular route to hike is to start at the High Sierra Ranger Station elevation 7400 ft and walk down to the…

A34 Portal Forebay Trailhead
Hiking
The Portal Forebay trail is faint foot trail which is about 2 miles down to the San Joaquin River and ties into the Doris and Tule Lake Trail system. Portal Forebay Trail also ties into the…

A35 Rattlesnake Trailhead
Hiking
The Rattlesnake Trail is a faint lesser used trail that drops down from 8100 ft at the trailhead to Portuguese Flat which is 6760 feet in elevation in 3.6 miles. At Portuguese Flat one can take the…
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