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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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York Butte Trail #1140
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail is in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and provides spectacular views into the Wilderness. York Butte Botanical area lies between the Butte and and the Illinois River. York Butte was possibly…

Youngs Rock Trail #3685
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
The trail parallels or passes through several open grassy meadows, with views of Diamond Peak, Sawtooth Mountain and Dome Rock.The lower reaches of the trail are quite open and has a park-like…

Youtlkut Pilars Climbing Area
Site Open
Climbing and Caving
Youtlkut Pillars is a tall rock face of columnar dacite located at an elevation of 4,000 feet between the North Umpqua and Tiller Ranger Districts on the Umpqua National Forest. It is located about…

Yukwah Campground
Site Closed
Fishing Hiking Picnicking Water Activities
Yukwah Campground is a nice, family campground situated along the South Santiam River, 21 miles east of the town of Sweet Home, Oregon. Many of the 13 sites are right on the river, tucked under the…

Yukwah Day Use Area
Site Open
Fishing Hiking Picnicking Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
Yukwah Day Use is located in a second growth Douglas-fir on the banks of the South Santiam River in the Yukwah Campground.Here's the place to enjoy swimming in the beautiful South Santiam River, hike…

Yukwah Nature Trail #3421
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Nestled along the South Santiam River and within Yukwah Campground, this wheelchair-accessible trail provides opportunities to interact with and learn about river ecology and Native American life…

Zig Zag Springs Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Provides access to: Lick Creek Trail #3070 (north access) which accesses Grouse Mountain Trail #3081. Both trails are within North Fork Umatilla Wilderness. 

Zig Zag Trail #678
Hiking Biking
This trail is on the east side of Mt. Hood. The trail is short and lightly used. It begins off Oregon Hwy 35 (2,950’) and climbs to the junction with Dog River Trail #675 and Surveyor’s Ridge…
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