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Recreation

Our recreation opportunities are organized two ways: by activity and by corridor. Click the corridor name to see it's opportunities:

  • Road 191 North  - La Mina Recreation Area (Does not require Reservation)
  • Road 988 - Luquillo entrance (Does not require Reservation)
  • Road 186 - El Toro Scenic Byway (Does not require Reservation)
  • Road 191 South - Naguabo (Does not require Reservation)

Authorized / Permitted Tour Operators

Tour guide at Yokahu Tour

Looking for a tour or a tailor-made experience at El Yunque? Consult our directory of authorized tourism service providers. 

Risks of using unauthorized transport

Group of visitors at El Yunque

Learn why you should avoid using unauthorized transportation services when visiting the National Forest. 

Recreation

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Molindero Campsite
Site Closed
Molindero is a camping area.  In the past it was once the site of summer vacation cottages built in the 1930s and 1940s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.  In the 1960s one of the cottages was…

Mt. Britton Spur Trail

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Mt. Britton Spur connects Forest Service Road 10 (closed to public vehicle traffic) to El Yunque Trail, which then leads up to El Yunque Peak.  This trail features a gradient in vegetation. El…

Mt. Britton Trail and Tower
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Starting at the trailhead sign, the trail ascends rapidly through the Sierra Palm forest, crosses two rushing mountain streams and then intersects with Forest Service Road 10 (closed to public…

Old Nursery Campsite
Site Closed
The Old Nursery offers a camping area ideal for larger groups.  It was once one of the largest camps in El Yunque during the Civilian Conservation Corps era (1930’s).---El Antiguo Vivero ofrece un…

PabellĂłn Campsite
Site Closed
The remaining ruins of El Yunque Pavilion are what remain of a restaurant built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. The restaurant was operated until 1989 when Hurricane Hugo struck…

Palma de Sierra Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnicking
At the Sierra Palm Picnic Area you will find nine open-sided stone picnic shelters built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). They include tables, and grills, water faucets and garbage cans.…

Palo Colorado Information Center
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Palo Colorado Recreation area site includes an information center, an Eastern National gift store, picnic shelters, and is the trailhead for Caimitillo, La Mina, El Yunque and Baño de Oro…

Puente Roto Recreation Area
Site Open
Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
The Puente Roto or “Broken Bridge” recreation site is found along the recreation segment of the Rio Mameyes, which is designated by Congress as a Wild and Scenic River for its outstanding natural…

Quebrada Grande Recreation Area
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Picnicking
This recreation area offers a little trail across from parking that leads to picnic pavilions. The river is very small here — more of a stream, really — but there are some pools to sit in.  …

Quebrada Sonadora
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities
A pretty spot along the river. This river has been the site of long-term study by LTER and USGS of stream chemistry samples, ongoing measurements of conductivity, dissolved oxygen, water and air…
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