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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 12361 - 12390 of 17632

Prince Creek Campground

SPECIAL NOTICE: Crews from the Forest Service and the Washington Conservation Corps pull and hand-spray Crupina, a noxious weed, in this area during April. The crews camp at Prince Creek Campground. The campground will be open to the public, however available camping sites will be limited and the campground will be more crowded during this time. This boat-in campground is located on the shores of…

Prince William Sound

Wild, Wet, and Beautiful The Sound is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Until you've been there you have no idea what southcentral Alaska is all about. Rainy day or sunny day, any day in Prince William Sound is a once in a lifetime day. Bald Eagles, brown bears, silver salmon, killer whales - they are all here in abundance. Come and see, take the time.

Princess Bay Buoy Day Use Area

This buoy is available on a first come; first serve basis and is intended for use by small and medium watercraft. The buoy is located in 30-80 feet of water and has a 7/8 inch chain. Look for a white buoy with blue reflective tape.

Princess Campground

This spectacular site has three campground loops - Shining Cloud, Yellow Moon, and Morning Star. It has the greatest number of huge, old Sequoia tree stumps and young Sequoia trees along with a pleasant variety of conifers. Shade is good throughout the campground; privacy between camp sites is fair to good. Princess Campground is in the middle of Indian Basin Grove next to Indian Basin Meadow and Creek.…

Princess Creek Boat Launch

This site provides accessible day use picnic tables and fire rings. It also offers fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout. See also: Princess Creek Campground Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be…

Princess Creek Campground

This campground is a very densely forested site with many fir, hemlock and spruce species in the area. Located on Odell Lake, Princess Creek offers boating and fishing opportunities.

Princess Trailhead West

The trailhead is the starting point for the 9.3 mile Princes Trail #251 that provides access to the Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area, which is non-motorized.  During the summer months this trail offers visitors a beautiful, quiet place to hike in areas with…

Prineville Bureau Of Land Management

This recreation and resource part of the Prineville area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Prineville Reservoir

The Arthur R. Bowman Dam is an earthen fill structure on the Crooked River that has created the Prineville Reservoir. The main input streams are the Crooked River and Bear Creek with lesser streams (Sanford Creek, Deer Creek, Alkali Creek, Antelope Creek, and Owl Creek) and the output stream is the Crooked River. The reservoir is…

Pringle Falls Campground

Offering campsites on the Wild and Scenic Deschutes River, the campground is just north of a reserved section of woodland that has been set aside as an experimental forest. Boat fishing or drift fishing is the best way to catch fish. The water is Class II flatwater up to about 6 miles below Sunriver, where there are a…

Printer Boy Group Campground

Printer Boy is located within the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area and is a great campground for larger groups. There are four sites available by reservation (two sites each accommodate up to 35 people, and the other two sites each accommodate up to 75 people). A centrally located cooking shelter with electricity is…

Priord

This body of water is part of the East Fork Bear drainage.

Pritchard Boating Site

Pritchard Boating Site is an excellent place to launch your boat if you are looking for a quiet scenic stretch of river to float and fish. If you're looking for a combination river floating experience, Pritchard will give you the opportunity to begin your river trip with a section of peaceful floating followed by the rush of the whitewater section. If you have small children or new river goers in your group that are…

Proctor Picnic Area and Trailhead

Proctor Picnic Area and Trailhead lies at the entrance to Madera Canyon.  The site offers panoramic views of the Santa Rita Mountains and surrounding grasslands.  Visitors can have a picnic under a shade ramada, visit the interpretive ramada to learn about the plants and wildlife in the area, and enjoy a walk along the…

Proctor Road Dispersed Camping

Located at 4,500 feet in elevation amid desert grassland and oak woodland, this dirt road offers access to established dispersed camping sites. All sites are first come, first served. There is a 14-day stay limit per 60-day period. Please use existing sites only. There are no restrooms or trash cans. Please pack out all of your waste. Refer to our …

Profanity Peak #32

This scenic 1.5 mile trail provides access to the Kettle Crest North National Recreation Trail #13, and views of historic large wildfires. The new parking area will add about .5 mile hike on the existing Forest Service Road leading to the junction with the Profanity Peak Trail.

Promontory Butte #278

Promontory Butte is probably the most desirable place to view the panorama of forest below the Mogollon Rim. 

Promontory Picnic Area

Located in the Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area. There are 34 picnic sites, four accessible vault toilets, fire grates, water hydrants and trash service.

Promontory Pit Road Campground

Promontory Pit Road Campground - Dispersed Camping Area

Prospect #1867

The Prospect trail is 2.3 miles long. It begins at Garfield County Road and ends at Cross Creek Trail #1855. This trail begins with a descent, crossing several creeks and the Ute Trail #2031, before climbing to join the Cross Creek Trail #1855. This can be combined with other trails in the Sweetwater area to create a longer hike.

Prospect #413

The Prospect Trail #413, a local favorite, begins at an intersection with the Village Trail #416 and ends in Mountain Village. This single track trail in the Telluride Ski Area offers a challenging adventure for hikers and mountain bikers alike. It traverses across ski trails as it ascends through dense spruce-fir forest to the top of Lift 10 where the main trail intersects with the Prospect Loop. For a longer ride…

Prospect Bluff Historic Sites

Public Safety Notice: Effective July 2023, this area is temporarilly closed due to Hurricane damage receovery and restoration projects. The site of two successive forts, the first built during the War of 1812 by the British, and of the tragic massacre of more than 300 African-Americans who held the fort under the British flag in 1816, Prospect Bluff played an important role in Florida history. Located along the…

Prospect Creek/Beaver Interpretive Site

Prospect Creek/Beaver Interpretive Site sits along the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Mother Nature’s Dam-Builders Signs of beaver are a common sight in the creeks and streams of the Bighorn National Forest.  Look for stick and mud dams across the creek, and mounds of sticks that are the visible portion of the beaver lodges, where the beaver make their homes.  Beaver are usually active at night, but occasionally…

Prospect Draw #2203

The Prospect Draw Trail is 3.1 miles long. It begins at North Elk Trail #1835 and ends at Forest Road 213.

Prospect OHV Staging / Trailhead

This staging area and trailhead is part of the Prospect OHV Trail system. Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Prospecting (non-wilderness/monument areas only)

The San Bernardino National Forest has a long history of mining and prospecting with many continuing these activities today. Certain lands under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management may be entered for prospecting, but sets of rules and regulations govern entry.   Click here for more information

Prospector Campground

Prospector Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County between Keystone and Frisco on Swan Mountain Road. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and SCUBA diving are…

Prosser Family Campground

**Please read the Forest Order (linked HERE) for Camping & Campfire Restrictions** Prosser Family Campground is located on the west shore above Prosser Reservoir, 10 minutes north of Truckee, Calif. The campground is situated within walking distance of the western shore of the reservoir. The campground offers single-family…

Prosser Pits OHV Area

Please read information on bulletin board at entrance to Prosser Pits before proceeding into the area. Features:  Suitable for motorcycles and OHV use.  Difficulty level ranges from easy to difficult. Large open area to ride with additional access to designated trails and roads.  All level of riders can find a place to challenge themselves, or relax and take an easy ride. Please respect other…