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.
Recreation
Alpine Loop Trail
At just over a mile, Alpine Loop Trail is a great way to walk off a picnic lunch at the nearby Alpine Picnic Area.  The trail loops back into the Forest following an old roadway and historic…
Alpine Picnic Area
Site Open
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…
Alpine Spur Trail
Alpine Spur Trail is a short 0.25-mile trail and an easy walk for most, with a variety of things to see and hear. The trail cuts across Alpine Loop Trail, creating a shorter inner loop that brings…
Alum Cove Natural Bridge Recreation Area
Site Open
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…
Alum Trail
The 2.25-mile Alum Trail leads users from a ridge top on the Daniel Boone National Forest National down to its connection with the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail at the edge of the Big…
Ammons Branch Campground
Site Open
Dispersed camping along Bull Pen Road. Four dispersed sites are available with picnic tables and lantern hangers. A pit toilet is available. Please pack in and pack out.
Anderson Pond Day-Use Area
Site Open
Visitors to Anderson Pond can utilize the bank fishing and shaded picnic area with easy access from Louisiana Highway 118. Often, the Kisatchie Ranger District's annual Fishing Derby is held here.…
Andrew Pickens Ranger District
Site Open
The Andrew Pickens Ranger District is home to the Wild and Scenic Chattooga River, a popular angling and whitewater destination. The Ellicott Rock Wilderness offers opportunities for solitude and…
Andrews Cove Campground
Site Open
Andrews Cove Recreation Area in White County offers a cool mountain stream and a peaceful atmosphere, and is only 15 minutes from the popular alpine village of Helen, Georgia.