Recreation
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is one of the most diverse in the National Forest System. For the recreation enthusiast they offer unparalleled opportunities to pursue a wide variety of outdoor interests. Here you will find wilderness, national recreation areas, wild and scenic rivers, national scenic byways, national scenic and recreation trails, state parks, wild trout streams, lakes and reservoirs for water sports and fishing, a variety of landscapes for hunting, trail and road systems for hiking, running, horseback riding and mountain biking, off-highway vehicle areas, snowmobile parks, downhill skiing and snowboarding, snow play areas, terrain for cross country skiing, wildlife viewing areas, hundreds of developed, primitive, and boat-in campgrounds, picnic areas, historic sites, and a couple of rental lookouts just to name a few of the attractions. You will also find a very supportive infrastructure of private services in the forest.
National forests and grasslands provide people from all backgrounds and abilities with opportunities for world-class recreation adventures, from serene trout fishing to scaling the tallest peaks to commanding the most challenging alpine ski run. There’s much more to explore on national forests and grasslands that you know.