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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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✅ 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.

Explore opportunities

Recreation Opportunity Map

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

Explore!

Recreation

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Adams Mountain Way Trail
Hiking Biking
Adams Mountain Trail is a multi-use trail that predominantly follows a steep spur ridgeline within a dense forest. Huckleberry bushes and wild strawberry patches can be spotted on the forest floor as…

Agnes Gorge Trail
Hiking
Agnes Gorge trail is a great day hike for visitors to the Stehekin Valley. This trail begins 500 feet from the Highbridge Campground out of the Lake Chelan Recreational Area in North Cascades…

Ah Hee Diggings Interpretive Site
Outdoor Science and Learning
The Ah Hee Diggins Interpretive Site  displays the mining efforts of Chinese miners in the late 1800s and the resulting hand-stacked rock tailings that can be seen from the Elkhorn Drive Scenic…

Air Strip Road 725 Trail
Winter Sports
The Air Strip Road 725 Trail begins at Forest Service Road 1200-725 and ends at Forest Service Road 1200-711.

Air Strip Sno-Park
Winter Sports
This Sno-Park features 186 miles of snowmobiling trails. There are approximately 80 parking spaces. More information can be found on the Washington State Parks website.

Albert Camp #375
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
 This area has not been logged out since the Crater Creek fire. This 8.5 mile trail travels into the Pasayten Wilderness and is a non-motorized trail that is rated as more difficult.Beginning at…

Albert Camp Trail
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This 8.5 mile trail travels into the Pasayten Wilderness and is a non-motorized trail that is rated as more difficult.This trail travels for 2.5 miles through lodgepole pine on the Loomis State…

Alder Creek Trail #3051
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The trail begins just past the berm closing Forest Service Road 21-140 on Alder Creek and ends at its connection with the Copple Butte Trail #3052.
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