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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 2611 - 2640 of 17634

Caribou Lake Trailhead

Wilderness trailhead at eastern boundary of Caribou Wilderness.  Access via Silver Lake Road or 10 Road to Caribou Lake.  Serves as primary wilderness access.  Parking for 20 vehicles and bulletin board provided.  Small boats may be launched into Caribou Lake from trailhead when lake levels allow.

Caribou Mountain Guard Station

Caribou Mountain and the National Forest are named after a man known as "Cariboo Jack," who discovered gold in this area in 1870. He was an adventurous man who became a local legend. Today, the guard station on Caribou Mountain is a haven for adventurers who enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The guard station can be accessed by car during the warmer months, but only snowmobiles or skis can be used in…

Caribou West / Mud Brook Trailhead

The Mud Brook and one end of the Caribou trails share this trailhead. The two trails diverge and then meet again, creating a loop hike the views and ledges atop Caribou Mountain.

Caribou Wilderness

The Caribou Wilderness is a gentle, rolling, forested plateau dotted with glacial lakes. Reminders of volcanic and glacial origin are apparent throughout this remote, unpopulated area. Crater peaks, cinder cones, and numerous large and small depressions have resulted in the formation of the crystalline lakes that are scattered throughout the plateau. Caribou Peaks, Black Cinder Rock, and Red…

Carl's Lake

Carl's Lake is a 20.2-acre secluded, shallow lake located 5.5 miles from Ione, Washington.

Carlanna Lake Trailhead

The Carlanna Lake trail is 1.1 miles long. From the parking area, the trail begins behind a locked gate and follows an old gravel road for ¼ mile up to the Carlanna Lake Dam. From the dam, a wide gravel trail begins off to the right (south side) of the lake. The trail continues for 1 mile to the main creek inlet where you will find a bridge marking the end of the developed trail. From here the trail turns into…

Carlon Day Use Area

Along Evergreen Road near State Highway 120. Picnic tables, vault toilets, grills.

Carlton Flat Campground

Carlton Flat Campground is located on the North Yuba River along Hwy 49. There are 17 campsites with vault toilets and piped water. There is access to the North Yuba Trail. Camground is surrounded by pine and oak trees. 

Carlton Pasture Trailhead

Provides access to:  Carlton Pasture Trail #930 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Carmel Campground

Carmel Campground, near Manila, Utah, near the entrance of the Sheep Creek Geological loop and just a few miles from the Sheep Creek boat launch. This campground offers a peaceful escape with beautiful trees and a nearby creek that adds to the serene atmosphere.

Carmel River - 3E03

April 1, 2024 - There is currently no access to the Carmel River, Rattlesnake, and Big Pines trails from Los Padres Dam. An updated easement agreement is being worked out and no current official opening date has yet been set. Please contact the Monterey Ranger District for alternate trail routes. (831) 385-5434 x 0

Carnero Guard Station Cabin

The Carnero Guard Station, first proposed in 1907, by the Cochetopa National Forest, was originally named the John Smith Ranger Station after a homesteader who built a cabin near the site, but never filed on the land. The name was changed to the Carnero Guard Station by 1916. Construction began on April 16, 1908 by W.L. Ward, the contractor. At that time Tebo Gallegos was the Carnero District Ranger. The cabin is a…

Carol

This body of water is part of the Weber drainage.

Carolina Bays

Carolina Bays have been a source of fascination for visitors to the low country of South Carolina since the time of their discovery. They are fragile and unique ecosystems, wetland habitats that exhibit a variety of vegetative components. Some bays are open-water depressions dotted with pond cypress trees and rimmed by pitcher plants and sundew. Other bays are thick pocosins of shrubby sweetbay, fetterbush and pond…

Carolina Hemlocks Picnic Area

The picnic area has 19 tables and grills, and a large pavilion available by reservation. 8/3/2022: Carolina Hemlocks Campground is closed in order to address repairs to the water system. For further information please contact FIND Outdoors at  (828) 675-5509.     This page was last updated: 8/3/2022

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area campsites are cool-misty havens under an abundance of hemlock and hardwood shade. The South Toe River runs nearby with opportunities to fish, tube and swim.     For further information please contact FIND Outdoors at  (828) 675-5509.

Caroline Dormon Trailhead

Visitors to Caroline Dormon Trail can park at the Trailhead which is conveniently located just off the Longleaf Scenic Byway (FH 59). The Caroline Dormon Trail is used by horse riders, hikers, and bikers. The trail is not a loop trail. General day-use, vault toilets, information bulletin board.

Carolyn Lake

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Carp River Campground

Carp River Campground has 20 wooded campsites in a quiet, rustic setting adjacent to the Carp Wild and Scenic River. You can camp, fish, hike, canoe, kayak, or just enjoy a back to basics, rustic camping experience to "get away from it all."  Each site has a table and a fire ring. Water pumps and vault toilets are conveniently spaced throughout the campground.  If you plan to fish the Carp…

Carpenter #510

The Carpenter Trail #510 is a short trail that connects FSR #260 with Michaelsen Creek where trout fishing is good. Geo-Ref Trail Map   Geo-Reference Instructions  

Carpenter Mountain Lookout

Elevation: 5349 ft.Built: 1934, renovated 1995Trail: 1.0, moderateStaffing: Currently staffed by McKenzie River Ranger District. This lookout, situated atop a basalt plug, offers an impressive view of the McKenzie River Valley, Wolf Rock (an exposed monolith), the Cascade Crest, Mt. Jefferson & Three Fingered Jack, the Three Sisters peaks, and Mt. Washington, plus  …

Carpenter Mountain Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Carpenter Mountain Trail #3302 See Trail page for more information.

Carpenter Ridge - Buckeye Recreation Area

The Carpenter Ridge - Buckeye Recreation Area is located almost entirely in western Colorado on the east side of the La Sal Mountain range. It is nearly surrounded by state, private, tribal and BLM lands and adjoins the Forest at the area’s southwest corner on the Utah/Colorado state line. It is most easily accessed from Colorado SR-90 and SR 141. It is closest to Paradox, CO. It provides spectacular mountain…

Carr Canyon Perimeter Trailhead

The Carr Canyon Perimeter Trailhead provides access to the Perimeter Trail #138 and the Carr Nature Trail #139. There is no fee or pass required to park at this location. Trash bins are available at the trailhead. Restrooms are located across the road at the Carr Canyon Picnic Area. Carr House, which can be reached by following the Nature Trail for 0.5 mi., or the road for 0.6 mi., is open weekends spring through…

Carr Canyon Picnic Area

Carr Canyon Picnic Area is nestled in an oak forest near the base of the Huachuca Mountains.  The site offers 11 picnic sites with tables and grills, a restroom, and nearby hiking trails.

Carr Canyon Road #368 Scenic Drive

If you look up at the Huachuca Mountains from the town of Sierra Vista, a band of sheer cliffs bends and curves across the face of the mountain range. The relatively flat area above is called the Carr Reef. In this case, however, the word “reef” doesn’t refer to…

Carr House

    The historic Carr House, which now operates as an information center on weekends from early spring through late fall, offers exhibits and information relating to the local area in its lovely setting under the oaks and towering rock cliffs of scenic Carr Canyon. The house, built of native rock and stucco, was the home of…

Carr Lake Campground

Carr Lake Campground is a hike in (short hike) campground on a beautiful lake. There are eleven campsites, operated by PG&E. Easy access to many alpine lakes in the Grouse Lakes Area. Easy day hikes. Rough road for last 3 miles. 

Carr Lake Campsites

Campers will typically find seclusion and privacy at this small, 16 acre lake. The campsite is fairly roomy (70 ft. by 40 ft), grassy, and suitable for 2 families. Access to the lake is by carry-in only and a boat slide has been constructed for small boats or canoes. Limited parking is available. Carr Lake is provides fishing for largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike and an occasional brook or brown trout.…

Carr Lake Trailhead

Carr Lake Trailhead is located on Forest Road 9350, just off Forest Road 300. Horse corrals and vault toilets are available at the trailhead.