Hiking
Hiking is a wonderful way to see and experience the many wonders of our forests. Visit your forest’s ranger district office, our All Maps page, or National Forest Store to obtain a trail map to help you plan your route based on your ability, available time and interest.
Backpacking
Whether you're roughing it in a tent or planning a family picnic, there are many ways to make sure that your experience is fun and safe when backpacking.
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Bankhead National Forest
Recreation located on the Bankhead National Forest
Blue Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
Blue Lake Recreation Area is a day-use picnic area with swimming beach. It is a short 10-minute drive from Open Pond Recreation Area and is available for use by those camping at Open Pond…
Clear Creek Recreation Area
Site Open
The Clear Creek Recreation Area has become one of Alabama's most popular recreation areas and has many repeat visitors. The Bankhead National Forest’s largest recreation area, Clear Creek is in…
Coleman Lake Recreation Area
Site Open
The newly renovated Coleman Lake Recreation Area is peacefully nestled into the Talladega mountains. For recreationists who want to get away from the crowds, but want a few modern conveniences,…
Conecuh National Forest
Recreation areas located on the Conecuh National Forest
Corinth Recreation Area
Site Open
The Corinth Recreation Area is a state-of-the art campground located on the on the shores of the upper part of Lewis Smith Lake in Winston County. Initially built in the 1960s and renovated in…
Houston Recreation Area
Site Closed
Houston Recreation Area Day-use and swim beach bathhouse is open.Houston Campground remains closed to the public.Houston Recreation Area offers 14 picnic sites, a group shelter for up to 50 persons,…
Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area
Site Open
Not far from Cheaha State park is Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area. This 17-acre lake is tucked into a pastoral valley of peacefulness. Lake Chinnabee Recreation Area offers sanitary facilities,…
Natural Bridge Picnic Area
Site Open
Natural Bridge Picnic Area is the oldest national forest recreation site in Alabama. A paved trail (approximately 3/8 mile) leads to this natural rock archway deep in a forest of hardwoods,…
Open Pond Recreation Area
Site Open
Scenic views, well-maintained facilities, and a diversity of recreational opportunities await you at Open Pond Recreation area. The campground at Open Pond includes primitive sites as well as those…