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Recreation Opportunities

Biking along Clear Creek campground
Our national forests offer mountain bikers miles of roads and trails on which to ride. There are wide, quiet roads for beginners to get acquainted…
Vault Toilet - Mt. Baker Climbing
Climbing mountains located within National Forest System lands offers various levels of technical difficulty across different regions and popular…
Removing the fish hook fishing Clackamas River Mt Hood National Forest
Fishing on national forests and grasslands is sometimes more than a sport. For some, the rewards of lakes, rivers and streams feed families at home…
Hiking up Beckler Peak Trail
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest ‘s 1,500 miles of trails can entice any hiker to get outdoors. From smooth paths meandering through deep…
Woman riding horse along the water in the Oregon Dunes
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest has miles of trails available for horses and pack animals. Some of the trails allow for camping and some…
Hunter aiming rifle
HuntingHunting on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is regulated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hunters must have in their…
Two dirt bikes at the bottom of a dirt trail
Off-highway vehicle recreation, including all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, is just one of the many uses allowed on National Forest lands.…
Kids enjoying a day of fun and science at the Ranger District.
Many opportunities to learn about nature and local history await you on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Historic interpretive areas such as…
Picnic table sits in forest with trees surrounding it
The Forest Service offers picnicking opportunities in developed areas throughout national forests, with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets,…
Mt. Thielsen pictured among trees and snow
Our national forest and grasslands are home to a variety of designated scenic byways along with numerous other very enjoyable drives. These routes…
Fishing boat sits on lake
Looking for places to swim or go boating? Lakes and rivers on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest offer you the opportunity.
Two people participate in winter sports on mountain
There's nothing like a fresh snowfall to get people off the couch and out in the mountains. Enjoy the excitement of downhill skiing or the quiet…