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Recreation

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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Serendipity

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Serendipity Interpretive Trail highlights the different layers of the forest through interpretive signs. Placed throughout the trail, the signs tell the story about the plants and animals that…

Setrock Creek Falls TR 197

Site Temporarily Closed
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
This trail is a short hike to a waterfall. There is a good size clearing at the base of the falls.Total Length: 0.2 mileTotal Elevation Change: 80 feetDegree of Difficulty: EasyBeginning Point: Briar…

Settlers Museum of Southwest Virginia

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hiking
Hurricane Helene InformationIn response to the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Helene, the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area and Clinch Ranger District are closed. The Forest Service is…

Seventeen Mile Hunt Camp

Site Temporarily Closed
Get back to nature at this primitive hunt camp and camping area located at the southeastern edge of the Big Gum Swamp Wilderness.

Sewee Shell Ring Boardwalk

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The mystique surrounding the area emcompassed by this one-mile, self-guided, interpretive trail dates back 4,000 years. The trail begins along a shady lane of trees which opens into an area heavily…

Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
The Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center offers a variety of programs designed to introduce visitors to the unique heritage and natural history of South Carolina's lowcountry, Francis…

Shady Lake

Site Open
Biking Picnicking Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Scenic 25-acre lake in remote mountain setting. The Civilian Conservation Corps developed the Shady Lake Recreation Area in 1937. The Shady Lake Trail traverses Saline Creek, passes the historic…

Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area is located off of KY 801 overlooking a wetland adjacent to Cave Run Lake. The area provides excellent opportunities to view waterfowl from an accessible…