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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.

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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Wright Meadows Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This trailhead provides access to Wright Meadows Trail #80Trailhead is for motorized user parking only. This trailhead parking is part of the Lewis River Recreation Area. Parking reservation tickets…

Wrights Canyon Trail/Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
Provides access to: Gatton Creek Falls via Wrights Canyon Trail, a 3/10 mile compacted gravel accessible trail that leads to Gatton Creek Falls viewing area. The trail ends at its junction…

Wyeth Boating Site
Water Activities Fishing
The best population of stream-inhabiting German brown trout in the state lives in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir. Highly accessible and easy to drift, the river changes dramatically…

Wyeth Campground
Site Closed
Water Activities Fishing
This campground is located next to the Deschutes River below the Wickiup Reservoir.Find a map of this campground here.   There is a boat launch  within this campground.

Wyeth Campground
Site Closed
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Wyeth Campground includes 13 individual sites and 3 group sites in a beautiful setting surrounded by Douglas-fir and bigleaf maple trees. Reservations must be made to stay at this campground.  Its…

Wyeth Trail (#411)
Hiking
Beginning in Wyeth Campground in the Columbia River Gorge, follow the trail 200 feet south and turn left at the intersection with the Gorge Trail #400. As you ascend through unburned stands of…

Wyeth Trail #411
Hiking
This trail enters the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. This trail is mainly in the forest, but there are open areas along the route offering great views of the Columbia River Gorge. Once over on the…

Wyeth/Gorton Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking
Not to be confused with the adjacent Wyeth State park trail just to the west of Gorton Creek, this trailhead is at the back of Wyeth Campground and leads to a stout hike up Wyeth Trail #411 or…

Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail #878
Hiking Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning Biking
Small streams and waterfalls, Wynoochee River, Wynoochee Lake, old-growth and second growth forests are all part of the experience along this 16 mile loop trail. The trail follows 6 miles along the…

Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground
Site Open
Hiking
Provides access to: Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail #878.Potable water and flush toilets are available at Coho Campground when the campground is open during the summer season. Parking is available at the…
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