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.
Bear Pen Gap TR22
Site Open
Located in the Standing Indian Basin, on Forest Service Road 67, go 4 miles past the Backcountry Information Board. Trail follows Bear Pen Creek.2.5 miles one way; More difficult
Bear Pen TR 176
Site Temporarily Closed
This trail provides nice views of the Craggy Mountains to the southeast. It offers many possible loop trails and ascends steeply at times with some switchbacks. The trail also crosses several streams…
Bearpen Gap TR442
Site Open
Bearpen Gap Trail is off of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Trail class #, and is 12-20% grade. Length .63 mile
Beartree Recreation Area
Site Closed
All campgrounds in Beartree Recreation Area are closed for the 2025 season. Picnicking is available after May 16th with no day use fee. Restrooms at the beach are closed and water is not…
Beasley Knob OHV Trail System
Site Temporarily Closed
The Beasley Knob OHV Trail System is a challenging trail system located off of U.S. Highway 76 in Union County, GA. It is conveniently located two miles east of the town of Blairsville and can be…
Beaver Creek Wilderness
Site Open
Towering sandstone cliffs, natural arches and rippling streams are just some of the special features that led to the designation of Beaver Creek Wilderness in 1975. Motorized or mechanized equipment…
Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area
Site Open
Beaver Creek Wildlife Management Area is cooperatively managed with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to promote and sustain native wildlife populations. This 17,753-acre area…
Beaver Dam Campground
Site Open
Beaver Dam Campground is situated on the shores of Upper Caney Lake in the Caney Lakes Recreation Complex. The campground is located in a beautiful setting among woods, lakes and hills. Swimming,…
Beaver Dam Rifle Range
Site Open
Range will be closed every Wednesday from 8 am to 10 am for range maintenance. Ranges include right-handed, left-handed and accessible shooting benches, 25 and 100-yard backstops and permit the use…
Beaver Lake
Site Open
Beaver Lake is a 67-acre manmade lake dating from the days of railroad logging. One of the original railroad tramlines serves as a dam that traps and holds overflow water from a nearby creek. A…