Forests and Grasslands
Welcome to the Forests and Grasslands page for the Southern Region. Below, you'll find a list of each of our forests along with a short description of what they offer here in the Southern Region. Please be aware that Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is not included in the list below, but you can reference their website at https://landbetweenthelakes.us/.
Featuring nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties, thousands of miles of clear-running streams and rivers, approximately 850 miles of recreation trails, and other recreation activity opportunities, these lands are rich in natural scenery.
The Cherokee National Forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee spanning more than 660,000 acres in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The forest is separated into northern and southern sections by the Great Smoky Mountains…
Spread across 21 counties of eastern Kentucky, the Daniel Boone National Forest manages more than 708,000 acres of national forest system lands within a 2.1 million-acre proclamation boundary. From over 600 miles of trails to two federally…
Ubicado en la región noreste de Puerto Rico, el Bosque Nacional El Yunque es el único bosque tropical lluvioso del Sistema de Bosques Nacionales. Con casi 29,000 acres, es uno de los más pequeños en tamaño, pero con mayor biodiversidad.
The Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests offer recreational activities as diverse as the terrain--from hiking to explore mountain waterfalls to paddling in low country swamp wilderness. Four ranger districts span the state of…
Stretching along the border of Virginia and West Virginia, the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest blankets the Blue Ridge mountains offering 1.8 million acres of lush woodlands, unique mountain balds, peaceful waterways, and…
Kisatchie National Forest is Louisiana's only national forest covering over 604,000 acres. Located in seven parishes in central and northern Louisiana, there is a variety of recreational opportunities for everyone to enjoy and explore!
Discover the natural beauty and rich heritage of the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. Spanning over 675,000 acres, these public lands offer a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, including hiking, camping, hunting, fishing,
Experience the natural beauty of the Bankhead, Conecuh, Talladega and Tuskegee National Forests. There's an assortment of recreation opportunities, from developed recreation areas to quiet, secluded havens of nature. Picnicking, camping,…
The National Forests in Florida manage three national forests: Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala. Combined, these national forest lands span almost 1.2 million acres in north and central Florida.
From the pine forests of the Gulf Coastal Plain to the upland hardwoods in the northern part of the state, the National Forests in Mississippi covers 1.2 million acres of diverse natural resources and valued public lands spread across the
North Carolina is home to 4 national forests: Croatan, Uwharrie, Pisgah, and Nantahala National Forests. These forests are located in all three regions of North Carolina, providing visitors with unique landscapes and varied terrain. Here…
Located in both Arkansas and Oklahoma, the Ouachita National Forest is home to rolling hills, pristine lakes, geological wonders and a vast array of adventures at every turn! Whatever you are searching for, you can find here!
As one of America's most scenic and picturesque areas, the Ozark-St. Francis provides a lot of the "natural" in the Natural State of Arkansas. We have something for everyone and are on the way to almost everywhere in Arkansas!
Welcome to the Savannah River Site Forest, a 170,000-acre expanse of diverse woodlands located within the U.S. Department of Energy’s Savannah River Site in South Carolina. Managed by the Forest Service, the forest plays a crucial role…