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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 1531 - 1560 of 17634

Black Springs OHV Campground

  . Campground in Black Springs Off-Highway Vehicle Area. Lat/Long: 38.377534, -120.195475 Elevation: 6,500 feet

Black Swamp OHV Trailhead

The trailhead will betemporarily closed until July 8th for firefighter and public safety and resource protection during fire line repair operations from the suppression of the Great Lake fire.   This trail offers eight off-highway-vehicle trail miles for riders. The trail is designated for all-terrain vehicles and trail bikes.  ATVs are defined as having seat to be straddled by the operator and a…

Blackberry Boat Ramp & Day Use

Blackberry Boat Ramp & Day Use is in the Blackberry Campground. Blackberry is set among Douglas-fir, spruce, and hemlock next to Highway 34 along the Alsea River.  The river flows beside the campground and provides opportunities for fishing, boating (winter) and quiet walks.

Blackberry Campground

Blackberry Campground is perched on a heavily wooded bluff among tall cedars and Douglas fir overlooking the Alsea River. Some of the 32 sites overlook the river and others are situated beside a large, manicured grassy field. Parking spurs are paved and each site is equipped with a campfire ring and picnic table. No dump station or electric hookups are available. The nearest dump station is in Waldport. The…

Blackberry Crossing Campground

Blackberry Crossing is unique in that is was a CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) Camp during the 1930's. There is a self-guided tour of the old camp within the campground. The campground has 26 sites that are available on a first come, first served basis. There are hand pumps for water and vault toilets. A short walk from the campground is the Albany Covered Bridge, The Nanamocomuck Ski Trail, and the Boulder Loop…

Blackburn TR 701

Blackburn trail is 2.2 miles in length. It is blazed with Green blazes. It is rated as easy.

Blackduck Dispersed Camping

If you enjoy getting back to basics, the Chippewa National Forest offers a range of camping opportunities! The Forest has over 345 dispersed recreation sites for the more primitive experience. Dispersed sites in the Blackduck are see the most use during the deer hunting season. Extensive hunter-walking trail systems provide many opportunities for hunting, trapping and fishing. A number of sites including Big…

Blackerby Picnic Area

Located approximately 20 minutes southeast of Grangeville, Idaho, the quarter acre Blackerby Picnic Area has a paved parking area, restroom, sidewalk, picnic tables and a grassy sitting area, making this a fantastic place to spend an afternoon with family or friends--and anglers will enjoy fishing for steelhead and cutthroat trout!

Blackett's Ridge #48

Blackett’s Ridge #48 is a out-and-back spur trail connected to Phoneline #27, leading up Sabino Canyon ridge to stunning views of Tucson and the Santa Catalinas valley. The trail initially switchbacks steeply and then gradually climbs in elevation along the ridgeline, ending on the ridge. Considered difficult due to…

Blackhall Mountain Lookout

Resting atop of a nearly 11,000-foot summit, Blackhall Mountain Lookout is perched in the Sierra Madre Range in southeast Wyoming.  Traveling to the end of one of the highest roads in Wyoming rewards the visitor with panoramic views of the Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Built in 1963, and listed on the National Historic Registry, this remote lookout tower sleeps 4 comfortably with one queen sized bed, and…

Blackhawk Campground

This campground is closed due to fire damageSome sites in the campground are open with fees, no water and on a first-come first-serve basis This timbered-setting campground sits just off the Nebo Loop, a National Scenic Byway. Visitors enjoy the campground for its beautiful panoramic views and great trail opportunities. The dominant vegetation consists of fir, pine, aspen, and Gambel oak trees, which…

Blackhorse Campground

Situated along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and Wild and Scenic Imnaha River, Blackhorse Campground offers campsites for both tents and trailers/RVs. Popular activities include; fishing in the river, picnicking, exploring along the byway, visiting interpretive and historic sites in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, and hunting during the fall big game seasons.

Blackjack Springs Wilderness

Officially designated as a Wilderness in 1978, this 5,800 acre area is located 7 miles northeast of Eagle River, Wis. in Vilas County. Blackjack Springs main feature is a series of four large, crystal clear springs that form the headwaters of Blackjack Creek, in the midst of dense forest cover. This Wilderness contains diverse vegetation…

Blackmare Trailhead

Located within the Poverty Flat Campground. Access to the Blackmare Creek Trail (#100). 

Blackmore Camp

A picnic area in the Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman District.

Blackmore Creek Trailhead

Large, developed trailhead and picnic area adjacent to Hyalite Reservoir Parking, accessible vault toilets available and drinking water available. The main trail leads to Blackmore Lake and continues onto Mt. Blackmore. From the same parking area you may also take the trail along the west shore of the reservoir and return via the Crescent Lake Trail. 

Blackpine Horse Camp

This campground is located along Blackpine Creek and provides access to Icicle Creek Trail #1551, Jack Creek Trail, and Blackjack Ridge Trail #1565.

Blackpine Trailhead

Provides access to: Blackjack Ridge Trail #1565 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness connecting with Snowall-Cradle Lake Trail #1560 and Meadow Creek Trail #1559.

Blackrock Ranger District

The Blackrock Ranger District is comprised mostly of the Teton Wilderness. It borders Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. It is home to the headwaters of the Yellowstone River and the Continental Divide. Please note: The Bridger-Teton National Forest has seen a significant increase in campers during the  summer season. Campgrounds…

Blackrock Ranger Station

The Blackrock Ranger Station is located 8 miles East of Moran Junction on Highway 26/287. The office is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Maps and Forest information are available at the front desk. An outdoor restroom is available for visitors. Phone number is 307-543-3900.

Blackrock Trailhead

The Blackrock Trailhead is a beautiful and easily accessible gateway into the Golden Trout Wilderness. This trailhead is used for camping, hiking, and staging for backpacking trips in the wilderness. Horse corrals are available for any stock being utilized in the area. Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at…

Blackrock Visitor Center

The Visitor's Center is currently closed. For more information, please call 760-376-3781. Take Sherman Pass Rd. (22S05) to 21S03. The Blackrock Visitor Center offers wood permits, fire permits, 3FIA sales, interpretive materials, and much more.  Campfire permits are required for campfires, barbeques, and camp stoves. Permits are available at your local Ranger Station or online at…

Blacks Fork River

Dispersed campsites are available.

Blacks Pond Campground

A campground on the Ashland Ranger District.

Blacksburg Shooting Range

Located just outside Blacksburg, this site offers a rifle and pistol range as well as a shotgun and archery range. The rifle and pistol range is designed for firing at stationary paper targets up to 100 meters away. The lanes are sheltered from the sun and each one has a shooting bench that accommodates left and right-handed shooters. Shooters must bring their own targets; cardboard boxes or commercial paper targets…

Blacksmith Bayou Access Site

One of many bayous along the lower portion of the river, Blacksmith is an oxbow lake left from an old river channel. The river channel moves during geologic time, creating new meanders in the mile-wide river valley. The North Country Trail follows the ridge along the…

Blacksmith Fork Cabin

The small green and white cabin sits on the bank of the Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith Fork River and is surrounded by box elder and oak trees with the steep canyon wall behind the cabin covered in Douglas fir trees. The cabin complex can sleep 5 people inside the cabin and no more than 4 tents outside. There is also room for a small travel trailer in the driveway and no vehicles are permitted on the grass . There…