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PLEASE NOTE: We are in the process of updating the links to the forest web pages. Please check with the local forest for the most up-to-date status of each recreational area. Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Over 3 million acres of land located in 22 National Recreation Areas managed by the Forest Service is preserved for recreational activities like hiking, boating, fishing and swimming, while highlighting natural, cultural and scenic resources. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find 164,000 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 5,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 37 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.” Displaying 11161 - 11190 of 17634

Oak Ridge Trailhead

No amenities. It is a large trailhead that will accommodate horse trailers with a loop drive through. Provides access to: Oak Ridge Trail #688A

Oak Springs Trailhead & Picnic Area

3 picnic tables & 1 BBQ grill (not allowed for use when in EXTREME or CRITICAL fire restrictions, water fountains where visitors can fill up their water bottles, flush and vault toilets, and accessible picnic sites.) Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site. 2 Hitching rails available. Restrooms are not available at this site. 

Oak Tree Canyon Trailhead

This trailhead provided improved access to the Arizona National Scenic Trail at the foothills of the Santa Rita Mountains, ancestral lands of the Tohono O'odham and Chiricahua Apache. This once-popular parking area had been closed for nearly 20 years due to natural and cultural resource impacts from off-highway vehicles. The ATA has been diligently to restore public access, and we were delighted to have been granted…

Oak, Yucca, and Locust Group Picnic Sites

The Oak, Yucca, and Locust Group Picnic Sites include a combination of three different picnic areas plus Oak Flat Connector Trailhead, that border four communal playing fields suitable for all sorts of outdoor games. The site is paved and accessible. It is a great place for play, rest and recreation. The picnic areas are surrounded by ponderosa pine forest, mixed with oak, piñon, juniper, and plenty…

Oakmulgee Ranger District

Recreation areas located on the Oakmulgee Ranger District.

Oaks Park Campground

There are 11 campsites on the south shore of large and lovely Oaks Park Reservoir. There is a pump handle well on the west shore of the reservoir. Trails lead north from the lake, and the area is open to OHV use. A trail leads south from the campground to the Big Brush Creek Cave. If you are interested in caving, please contact the Forest Service.

Oaks Picnic Area

 Amenities: 14 group picnic sites. Day-use only. No camping. Toilets available. 

Oakwood Bottoms & Turkey Bayou Campground

A favorite with waterfowl hunters, Oakwood Bottoms offers so much more from excellent bird watching to fishing opportunities and primitive camping at Turkey Bayou Campground.  Picnic with your family or youth group at Oakwood Bottoms picnic site and take a short walk into the bottoms on the wooden boardwalk trail that loops back to the picnic area. The site also has a large picnic shelter next to a large…

Observation Site: McClellan

On a clear day, this site offers stunning views of the south side of Mount St. Helens and the surrounding area. The parking area and viewing platforms are paved and flat. In the video it's at about 3:10. Accessible Adventures Video

Observation Site: Mt. Rainier-Goat Rocks

Roadside pullout with scenic views of Mt. Rainier and Goat Rocks Wilderness. There are no picnic or restroom facilities at this site.

Observation Site: Palisades

The Palisades are a rock formation of dacite columns. There are interpretive signs at this scenic view point. There was a view of Mt. Rainier but the trees have grown taller blocking the view. Open from Highway 12 year-round if you can pass safely during winter months. See Washington State DOT   for road conditions and updates.  Not maintained frequently.

Observatory Campground

  Distance 5.2 miles of local trails Campfires Campfires are not allowed when elevated fire restrictions are in effect. Please see our current fire restrictions page for more details. Fees Adventure Pass Required for day use only, not…

Obsidian Campground

Obsidian Campground offers opportunity to get away from crowds amidst shade of aspens and pines. Campground is close to Molybdenite Creek and Little Walker River. The river is stocked with trout. Area trailheads offer several interesting hikes. The trail from Molybdenite Creek trailhead splits, with one branch heading south into the Hoover Wilderness, and one looping north along Wheeler Creek to connect with…

Obsidian Dome Observation Site

Created by a Phreatic Blast - the explosion that takes place when magma reaches the water table and turns the water to steam - and the magma pushing up and cooling to create rock. This large dome is located West of Highway 395 north of Mammoth Lakes.

Obsidian Flat Group Campground

Obsidian Flat Group Campground, located near Mammoth Lakes, California, provides an opportunity for a group to enjoy a secluded getaway in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. With a peaceful forested setting and mountain views, the campground's location is perfect for relaxing and spending time in nature. The area is popular for exploring the surrounding forest and geology, as well as nearby hiking, fishing and off…

Obsidian Hiker Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Obsidian Trail #3528 Obsidian Tie Trail Scott Trail #3531 Pacific Crest Trail #2000 See trail pages for more information.

Obsidian Needles Mine

Free Permit required - Only available between July and Labor day weekend at our main office in Alturas, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm -No picnic tables -No trash service -No drinking water -No toilets

Obsidian Stock Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Obsidian Tie Trail Obsidian Trail #3528 Scott Trail #3531 Pacific Crest Trail #2000 See trail pages for more information.

Ocala National Forest

Nestled between well-known theme parks and white, sandy beaches, the jewels of the Ocala National Forest attract visitors from around the world. A travel destination in its own right, the Ocala features more than 600 lakes and rivers where visitors enjoy swimming, fishing, snorkeling, canoeing and boating. From migratory birds and playful manatees to delicate freshwater springs and some of the world's rarest plants…

Ocala Shooting Range

The Ocala Shooting Range provides a place for improving shooting skills. It is open to the public when classes are not in session. It is unsupervised, so cooperation among shooters is a must! Backboards are provided and must be maintained. Shooters must bring their own targets and tacks or staples. The range is operated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation…

Ocean Bay Wildflower Viewing Area

The Francis Marion National Forest is one of the most exceptional wildflower viewing areas in the southeast. Fire-maintained longleaf pine ecosystems, including those found on the Francis Marion, are widely recognized by America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative and numerous conservation groups, for harboring the highest biological diversity outside the tropics. As many as 40-50 vascular plant species in a square…

Ocean Beach Day Use

This small day use area - located between Florence,OR and Waldport, OR - is great for picnicking or relaxing after a long drive on Highway 101. It also provides nice access to the beach. A short, paved walkway from the parking lot to a set of concrete stairs, leads to the beach. 

Ocean Pond Campground

Ocean Pond Campground's two-mile wide lake with its shallow, sandy beach provides an escape from everyday life for more than 100,000 visitors each year. The site is about an hour from the First Coast Atlantic beaches and only 30 minutes to multiple state parks, local springs and caves.  Backpacking The…

Ochlockonee River

The Ochlockonee River splits the forest in half, running from Lake Talquin north of the forest down to the bay, navigable throughout its length for most of the year. Boating -- Motorized and Non-motorized Small motorboats can take advantage of the excellent fishing on the Ochlockonee by boat launches (called landings) at Highway 20,…

Ochoco Divide Campground

Ochoco Divide Campground is a convenient place to camp while traveling across scenic State Highway 26 by bicycle or car. Resting at the top of the Ochoco Divide in a ponderosa pine forest and at an elevation of 4,700 ft., the campground is easy to access yet gives the high altitude forest feel. Nearby recreational activities include birding, hiking, hunting, mountain biking, nature viewing and road biking.…

Ochoco Divide Group Site

The Ochoco Divide Group Site is located within Ochoco Divide Campground. Resting at the top of the Ochoco Divide at an elevation of 4,700 feet, the group site is set on a hill away from the road as an extension of the general campground. The site can accommodate from 12 to 35 people and must be reserved in…

Ochoco Divide Sno-Park

Ochoco Divide Sno-Park is located just off Highway 26 and just below Ochoco Summit.   From the large parking area, Snowmobile Trail (#1) heads east and links up with a network of snowmobile trails associated with…

Ochoco Forest Camp Group Pavilion

The Group Pavilion at Ochoco Forest Camp is located at the far end of the campground and is within walking distance from the Ochoco Ranger Rental House. This venue is great for weddings, family…

Ochoco Forest Campground

Ochoco Forest Camp is a quaint campground located on Ochoco Creek and just off of Forest Service Road 42. There are plenty of opportunities for adventure stemming from this one location.   Nearby recreational activities include hiking or biking on Lookout Mountain Trail (#804), and fishing, swimming or…

Ochoco National Forest

The Ochoco National Forest is located in Central Oregon, north and east of the City of Prineville. It encompasses 850,000 acres of rimrock, canyons, geologic oddities, dense pine forests, and high desert terrain as well as the North Fork of the Crooked River. At 155,000 acres, Crooked River Grasslands is one of the largest tracks of preserved grassland in the U.S. Visitors can find a variety of evidence of a ‘failed…