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Some of the best recreation experiences in the South are on national forests and grasslands. You can explore 11,262 miles of trails, 1,700 developed recreation sites, witness the beauty of nature, and find peaceful places to relax and reflect. The world-class recreation opportunities in the Southern Region draw about 24 million visitors each year.

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Albert Pike Day Use

Site Open
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Nestled in the forested splendor of the rugged Ouachita Mountains, this recreation area is located in the southern portion of the national forest. Visitors are invited to hike the nature trail or…

Alexander Run

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Bubbling forth from Alexander Springs into Alexander Creek, this popular canoe run starts at the Alexander Springs Recreation Area and continues for about six miles of paddling to the take-out on…

Alexander Springs Campground

Site Open
At Alexander Springs Recreation Area, enjoy a shaded campground within an easy walk of the springs swimming and picnic area. This 67-unit campground can accommodate tents and recreation vehicles (up…

Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Picnicking Hiking
   Only 27 first-magnitude springs exist in Florida, and Alexander Springs is by far one of the easiest to enjoy. A broad and naturally gently sloped spring pool is a constant 72°F and…

Alexander Springs Wilderness

Site Open
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Encompassing 7,941 acres, this wilderness area between Alexander Springs and Lake Dexter - one of the many lakes in the St. Johns River chain of lakes - is a trackless place, with a paddle down the…

Alfrey Boat Ramp

Site Open
Water Activities
Alfrey Boat Ramp is located along Twin Knobs Road just off KY 801 on the eastern shore of Cave Run Lake. Fishing is not allowed from the boat ramp, but once you are in the water, you will find a wide…

Allen Branch Pond

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
 Try your luck at fishing for bass, bluegill and catfish from the shoreline or one of the fishing piers on this 2.5 acre pond.Enjoy a walk around the accessible quarter-mile…

Alpine Picnic Area

Site Open
Picnicking
Located off US 27 in Pulaski County, Alpine Picnic Area provides a welcoming, family-friendly picnic getaway. The site has a number of individual picnic tables, two first-come, first-served picnic…

Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Among the many natural features of the Ozark Natural Forest is the huge stone arch that forms a natural bridge at Alum Cove National Recreation Trail. The natural arch is all that remains of what was…