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.
Blackwater Boat Ramp
Site Temporarily Closed
Blackwater Boat Ramp is located on Cave Run Lake among the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky. Built for flood protection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this 8,270 lake provides flood…
Blackwell Gap Loop TR366
Site Open
Blackwell Gap Loop Trail 366 is located in the Hurricane Creek Horse Trail system and can be accessed from FS Road 67. The trail is 1.55 miles long and connects to Hurricane Creek Loop Trail 36…
Blanchard Springs Campgrounds
Site Closed
Seventeen individual campsites and two group sites available. Water available. Sewage dump station available. Sites suitable for smaller RV's and tents. No electricity or other hook ups.Â
Blanchard Springs Caverns
Site Open
Blanchard Springs Caverns will open March 1, 2025. There will be 140 tickets/reservations offered daily Thursdays – Mondays. Securing this timed entry reservation through Recreation.gov is the only…
Blanchard Springs Day-Use Area
Site Temporarily Closed
Blanchard Springs Day-Use Area is part of the Blanchard Springs Recreation Area. The area has picturesque rock bluffs, beautiful crystal clear streams and hiking available in the wooded hillsides.Â
Blanchard Springs Recreation Area
Site Open
The Blanchard Springs Recreation Area offers a rich outdoor experience. Stroll on the paved trail to where Blanchard Springs gushes as a waterfall from the hillside. Swim in the clear waters of the…
Blowing Springs Campground
Site Open
Offering both sunny and shaded camping sites, visitors to Blowing Springs Campground will be amazed by the phenomenon for which this site is named. A unique geological feature creates a duct that…
Blue Hole Day Use Area
Site Open
A popular day use, picnicking location popular for many locals in north Rockingham County.
Blue Hole Recreation Complex, Day Use
Site Open
The Blue Hole Recreation Complex is a compact area that has much to offer visitors. From a group-use picnic shelter, day-use picnic area in the grass along the shore of Blue Hole, to a loop trail…
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…