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Recreation

The Pacific Northwest has some of the most stunning views, deepest canyons, rugged mountains and spectacular rivers in the world.  Our forests and grasslands are treasured for their recreation opportunities. People are visiting them in record numbers to hike, camp, canoe, ski, and much more. 

Know Before You Go

What We Offer

Outdoor recreation provides countless health and social benefits to connect with nature and each other. National Forest recreation also strongly contributes to the economic vitality of rural, gateway communities.

Key Benefits & Services:

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âś… Economic Growth – The Pacific Northwest Region contributes nearly 7 million directly and indirectly annually to the economy, benefiting local businesses and neighboring communities. 

✅ Forest Access – Our forests and grasslands support millions of visitors across thousands of miles of trails and hundreds of camping, picnicking and rental opportunities.

✅ Partnerships & Funding – To make public land accessible to everyone, we collaborate with local officials, agencies, and organizations through cost-sharing, grants, and programs like the Secure Rural Schools Program.

Plan Your Adventure

Recreation.gov

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Explore camping reservations and find permits, activity tickets and recreation passes.

Recreation Opportunity Map

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Navigate this map to find recreation sites and activities offered in Pacific Northwest forests. 

Recreation

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Acker Divide Trail

Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
This trail provides access to 3 destinations: Buckeye and Cliff Lakes via Lakes Trail #1578 to the north, Grasshopper Mountain via Grasshopper Trail #1574, and the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470.The…

Acker Divide Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Acker Divide Trailhead provides access to trails that traverse stands of old-growth timber. The trailhead provides access to Grasshopper Meadow Trail, Grasshopper Mountain and Grasshopper Spring. 

Acker Rock Climbing Area

Site Open
Climbing and Caving
Acker Rock is located on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. There are 20 established routes on Acker that range in difficulty of 5.5 to 5.10d. Some of the most popular of these…

Acker Rock Lookout

Site Open
Hiking
Perched atop the edge of a rocky cliff in the Tiller Ranger District, Acker Rock Lookout is a 12-foot by 12-foot, one-room lookout that offers visitors a unique lodging experience with spectacular…

Acker Rock Trail

Hiking
This trail leads to Acker Rock Lookout, an active fire detection lookout. The lookout may also be in the recreation rental program at times. Please respect renters, Forest Service personnel, or…

Acorn Woman Lakes

Site Open
Hiking Fishing Water Activities
Acorn Woman Lakes are two scenic, natural mountain lakes on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District that provide semi-primitive angling opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species.…

Acorn Woman Lakes Campground & Day Use

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hiking Fishing
If you want to get away from it all and really enjoy the beauty of southwest Oregon, Acorn Woman Lakes is the ideal opportunity for that. Acorn Woman Lakes Campground sites are a a popular…

Acorn Woman Peak Lookout

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookout is constructed with glass windows on all sides, providing…

Adams Fork Campground

Site Temporarily Closed
Fishing Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This wooded area along the Adams Fork of the Cispus River makes a great campground location. The campground contains historic basket trees used by the Upper Cowlitz Tribe and has interpretive…