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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 12511 - 12540 of 17634

Rainbow Bay Picnic Area

Rainbow Bay offers a nice day-use picnic area to come to enjoy all that Georgetown Lake has to offer. From this day-use site, there is fishing access with a car top only boat launch area.

Rainbow Bay Picnic Site

The Rainbow Bay Picnic site is located on the southwest side of Lake Granby and has picnic tables and fire grills.

Rainbow Bend Access Site

The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians has a sturgeon rearing station on their property along the entrance road with bulletin boards interpreting the activities. This site is busiest during the Salmon run in early September until the end of October and the spring…

Rainbow Campground

CLOSED DUE TO RIVERSIDE FIRE Rainbow Campground provides ample access to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. The campground offers a great location to enjoy peace and quiet in the beautiful mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy fishing, hiking, biking and rafting. Located on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River.

Rainbow Campground

Rainbow is the largest campground in the Big Lake Recreation Area in eastern Arizona. Rainbow is a favorite for families because of its proximity to the lake, size and the many amenities it offers. Popular activities include hiking, horseback riding and fishing.

Rainbow Falls

A 1/2 mile hiking trail will take you from a paved parking lot to a stairway dropping down to an observation platform overlooking the scenic Black River and Rainbow Falls.  The falling water (40 feet) creates a mist, and sometimes with the right angle of sunlight, produces a rainbow effect, which gives the falls its name.  Rainbow Falls can also be viewed from the east side of the river.  This side…

Rainbow Falls Motorized Routes

The Rainbow Falls area offers many motorized roads and trails for four-wheel drive and off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts. This area contains several motorized trails open to motor vehicles 50 inches, or less, in overall width. The roads and trails in this area connect to the North Rampart Range OHV riding area as well. The North Rampart Range riding area is managed by the South Platte Ranger District. Be sure to…

Rainbow Falls Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Rainbow Falls Trail #3543 See Trail page for more information.

Rainbow Falls Trailhead

This sunny and open, moderate hike leads to spectacular views of Rainbow Falls, within Devils Postpile National Monument. The waterfall often has a rainbow in the mist from the falls and is a popular day hike or destination for horseback rides. Backpackers with permits for Fish Creek trail may choose to start their trip from Rainbow Falls Trailhead. Why do you see so many uprooted trees in Reds Meadow? A…

Rainbow Lake #449

The Rainbow Lake Trail #449 begins at the end of Rainbow Lake Road, FSR #724 and ends at its intersection with the Soap Basin Trail #442.  Its entire length is in the West Elk Wilderness where Wilderness Regulations apply.  This trail begins in an impressive…

Rainbow Lake / Caton Lake Trailhead

The Rainbow Lake / Caton Lake Trailhead is a five-acre signed site with a hitching rack and restroom. It serves Caton Lake (#093) and Rainbow Lake (#094) trails.     Rainbow Lake Trail Information -   The first part of Caton Lake Trail is the upper portion of Ditch Creek Trail. Ditch Creek Trail provides access to Rainbow Lake Trail and Caton Lake Trail. Approximately 0.7 miles from the trailhead, the…

Rainbow Lake Recreation Area

Rainbow Lake Recreation Area is one of the most scenic spots on the forest. This 9.5 acre, deep lake in a former quarry just north of State Route 70 west of Derby, Indiana opened in 2013 as part of an effort to expand recreational opportunities. The lakes are open to the public for fishing, paddling, boating (elec. motor only) and swimming. The lake is stocked with bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, longear…

Rainbow Lake Spur #161

This short spur off the Hard Butte Trail #344 leads into Rainbow lake.  The trail is open to the following uses:  Hiking Directions: Travel 5 miles northwest on Hwy 55 to Goose Lake/Brundage Road.  Continue north 4 miles past Hazard Campground, to the end of the road.  Follow Elk Lake Trail 2.…

Rainbow Lake Trailhead

Designated trailhead with access to trails that lie within the Mt Zirkel Wilderness. Please refer to the Wilderness Regulations. The wilderness is closed to motorized and mechanized vehicles. This 8.8 mile trail is easy to travel up to Rainbow Lake. From there it becomes harder to follow and is not well maintained. Water is available along most of this trail, but campsites are limited. No motorized vehicles are…

Rainbow Lake Wilderness

Rainbow Lake was one of the first eastern wildernesses designated in 1975. The total area encompasses 6,583 acres, located 4 miles north of Drummond, Wis., in Bayfield County. Among the unique features of this wilderness are the numerous narrow gauge railroad grades that were used for log hauling in the early 1900s. The North Country National Scenic Trail, which runs the length of the wilderness (north to south),…

Rainbow Lakes Campground

This campground is at the end of the Rainbow Lakes Road and adjacent to the Indian Peaks Wilderness. There are 18 first-come, first-served campsites that accommodate tents (on 14x16 foot tent pads) and small trailers. Campsite 8 is oversized and accommodates up to 15 people. Campsites 15 - 18 are walk in sites for tents. Picnic tables, fire grates, vault toilets and trash services are provided at each campsite. This…

Rainbow Lakes Trailhead

Located east of the Rainbow Lakes Campground, this newly constructed trailhead provides access to the Rainbow Lakes and Arapaho Glacier Trails inside the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Vehicle access to this trailhead is seasonal.

Rainbow 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

Rainbow Point Boat Launch

Boat Launch on the north side of Hebgen Lake

Rainbow Point Boating

Rainbow Point Boating is a single dock with ramp located within Rainbow Point Campground. Situated on the west shore of Lake Cascade, the ramp and campground are nestled among a towering stand of mixed-growth conifers. A restroom and picnic tables are provided.

Rainbow Point Campground

Rainbow Point Campground is located next to scenic Lake Cascade in west central Idaho. It is near the town of Donnelly, at an elevation of 4,850 feet. Boating, fishing, swimming and hiking are popular activities in this scenic region. Natural Features: The campground is situated on the west shore of the lake, among a mixed-growth conifer forest that towers over the campground. Summer wildflowers are abundant. A…

Rainbow Point Campground

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Rainbow Point Picnic Area

A picnic area by Hebgen Lake on the Hebgen Lake District.

Rainbow Pool Day Use Area

Along Highway 120 at the South Fork Tuolumne River…

Rainbow Rapids

While parking is located at the top of the hill and can't be seen from the river, the boat launch is located down the hill. This site is the half-way point for the scenic corridor and is primarily used as a rest stop by paddlers, but boats can be put in and taken out…

Rainbow Trail (#1336) at Bear Creek trailhead

This trail is open to motorcycles, mountain bikers, horse and foot traffic but closed to ATV's and 4-wheeled vehicles. This trailhead is located east of Salida, off of County Road 101 and accesses the Rainbow Trail (#1336) which travels east from the Poncha Springs area along the base of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The Rainbow Trail is over 100 miles in length and travels south from the Salida area into the…

Rainforest Trail #1310 - Road 1861 Trailhead

​5/4/2023- Trail is temporarily closed due to downed trees. There is a seasonal area closure from January 1 to July 15 to protect sensitive nesting habitat. During this time, please do not hike on any roads, trails, or off-trail areas on National Forest lands north of the Salmon River. The exception is The Rainforest Trail, which remains open to hiking use year-round. This seasonal closure does not apply to lands…

Rainforest Trail #1310-Three Rocks Road Trailhead

​5/4/2023- Trail is temporarily closed due to downed trees. There is a seasonal area closure from January 1 to July 15 to protect sensitive nesting habitat. During this time, please do not hike on any roads, trails, or off-trail areas on National Forest lands north of the Salmon River. The exception is The Rainforest Trail, which remains open to hiking use year-round. This seasonal closure does not apply to lands…

Rainy Creek Campground

Located 10 miles away from Lake Wenatchee, this small campground provides access to Rainy Creek.

Rainy Day Campground

Rainy Day Campground provides campsites located in open timber on ridge top. Some spots screened from road by timber. A toilet is available at the site, as are metal fire rings. Road access to the site is rough and narrow in places.