The trail climbs over Gold Hill where you can enjoy views of the Upper Blue River Valley eastward and the rugged Tenmile Range to the west. The trail passes through a series of clear cuts that were cut in 1988 along with a more recent clearing at the beginning of the trail in 2008. The remaining thick lodgepole pine in the area average 70 to 100 years in age. These trees, because of their density and age, are…

This trailhead provides access to: Gold Hill Trail #3370 Tidbits Mountain Trail #3328/ #3398

This trail is popular with hikers and mountain bikers. Located close to town and not too steep, this trail is a nice hike for the entire family. Panoramic views of Sandpoint, Lake Pend Oreille and the Selkirk Mountains are offered all along the route, but the best views are near the top. Visitors will enjoy various forest settings for the entire length of the trail. Don't forget the camera, there are excellent views…

Gold King Trailhead is a small trailhead located in a picturesque meadow near East Eagle Creek. The site has a large gravel parking area for trucks and trailers and has picnic tables. Visitors are asked to please respect private lands and roads in the area when using the trailhead or wilderness trails. Gold King Trail #1926 begins across the road northwest of the private land.

***Note - Starting June 14 and for the 2024 recreation season, reservations are required and must be made no less than 3 days in advance.  Please visit Recreation.gov to make a reservation or call 1-877-444-6777.  There is an $8 service charge for online reservations, a $9 service charge for phone reservations.  Additionally, there…

Gold Lake, situated in an open alpine forest, is a popular spot in both summer and winter. Although gas motors are not allowed on this small (100 acre, 25 feet deep) lake, electric motors (slow no-wake speed only), canoes, rafts and rowboats provide excellent fishing access. A primitive log shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the early 1940s provides a dry picnic area or…

Gold Lake Campground is located along the shores of Gold Lake at an elevation of 6,400 feet. There are 37 campsites available.  For the 2024 Recreation Season, all sites will be first come, first serve.  The road leading north of the boat launch facility is narrow and rough and may not be suited to your vehicle.  Vault toilets are available and from May to October portable toilets are installed.…

This 21 site campground is situated near the Cascade crest with some sites adjacent to the picturesque Gold Lake. Visitors come for the alpine forest setting, quiet, autumn huckleberries, and wildlife viewing. The adjacent Gold Lake bog is ideal for viewing deer, elk, and beaver. Gas motors are prohibited on the small lake (100 acres in size and 25 feet deep), but electric motors are allowed at slow-no wake speed.…

Gold Lake is a popular spot in both summer and winter. Although gas motors are not allowed on this small lake (100 acres, 25 feet deep), electric motors are allowed at slow-no wake speeds.  A primitive log shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the early 1940's provides a dry picnic area or overnight protection for cross country skiers. In the spring and summer, this area abounds with…

Gold Lake is the largest lake in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Its clear blue water spills into Frazier Creek and down to the Middle Fork of the Feather River. Native Americans came into the area for hunting and gathering and left no traces of permanent settlement. Gold Lake got its name from a story in the early days of the gold rush by Thomas Robertson Stoddard. His story included finding a lake with shores…

Gold Lake Road The Gold Lake Road travels from Hwy 49 beneath the towering Sierra Buttes and heads north to Graeagle.  An abundance of campgrounds, picnic sites, and small lakes dot this picturesque area.  A variety of winter and summer trails can be accessed off the Gold Lakes Road, one of which is a hike to the top of the Sierra Buttes Lookout.    Activities such as camping and hiking are…

Gold Lake Sno-park, located at milepost 61.5 on Oregon Highway 58, is the highest in elevation of all three Willamette Pass area Sno-parks and offers a small network of loop trails with easy access to two three-sided ski shelters (Westview and Bechtel) with wood stoves and sleeping lofts. Crossing the highway to the Gold…

This is the Plumas National Forest facility for accessing the Lakes Basin snowmobile trail system. The location includes a large parking area for vehicles and trailers, two vault toilets and seasonal access to groomed snowmobile trails. During heavy snow the parking area is plowed by Plumas County. This is not a snow park and does not offer play areas for families. A comprehensive brochure of the snowmobile trails…

A Historic Place Gold Mountain Mine is the only gold mine site left on the Forest with a standing mill frame. It was constructed in the 1920s, operated until 1940 and shutdown in 1941 by a war department order. (Photo by Janie Knutson, USDA Forest Service) In 2007, the site was determined to be a public safety hazard because of open mine shafts and a weakened timber structure. In the summer of 2009, Forest…

The Gold Park campground is located along Homestake Creek in the Homestake Valley in a forested setting. There are 12 camp sites available.  Holy Cross Wilderness is nearby; all wilderness regulations must be observed when traveling in the…

This trailhead provides access to: Gold Point Trail #3468 See Trail page for more information.

This trailhead provides access to: Gold Point Trail #3468 See Trail page for more information.

Gold Run Trail (#618) is a 2.2 mile trail open to motorcycles and e-bikes that starts at Gold Run Trailhead, accessed via the West Mancos Road (FDR #561), and ends at the Bear Creek Trail (607) (6 miles from the Bear Creek Trailhead). This is a fairly steep trail but has several switchbacks…

From Hill City, go west on Deerfield Road approximately 14 miles.  Just past Gillette Prairie Road you will see signs for the trailhead on the north (right) side of the road. 

This site is forested and shady, and is located in a narrow canyon bottom along a stream. A hiking trail is available nearby.

The Golden Gate Campground offers 9 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots. Natural Features: The campground sits in a pretty mountain meadow a stone's throw from scenic Johnson Creek, a tributary…

Small parking area at Swan Lake Road/County Road 217 and Golden Harvest Road. Winter Wildlife closure areas are found in this area. These are not open to snowmobiles.

Golden Lake Campground is located 15 miles northwest of Iron River, M.I., on the Iron River Ranger District. This campground provides an opportunity for a northwoods experience like fishing, bird watching and wildlife viewing. Golden Lake Campground features a single loop with 22 campsites that are spaced with natural vegetation. These drive-in campsites can accommodate tents, trailers, and motor homes.  Each…

Located on the South Fork of the Yuba River, five miles upstream from the town of Washington on a rough road.  

This 6.2 miles trail begins by travelling through a conifer stand up the drainage then climbs up an open hillside with switchbacks to the top of the ridge to Starvation Mountain. This trail is rated more difficult and is open to motorcycles as well as hikers. Caution: only experienced motorcycle riders should attempt this trail as switchbacks on the trail are very challenging. Excellent views of Conconully from the…

This campground has 15 first come sites. One of the sites is accessible and some sites can accommodate large groups. Campground amenities include water and vault toilets. Campsite amenities include picnic tables and fire ring. Stream fishing, day hiking, nature viewing and and OHV riding are some of the local attractions.  

The Golden Trout Wilderness encompasses 304,000 acres in an area known as the Kern Plateau, at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada. The area is traversed by several hundred miles of scenic trails and two wild and scenic rivers (North and South Forks of the Kern River). The Golden Trout Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1978. The area is named after California’s brightly colored state fish,…

The Golden Trout Wilderness is located in both the Sequoia and Inyo national forests and encompasses 475 square miles of pristine lakes, jagged peaks, and lush green meadows. The elevation of the Sequoia portion ranges from 4,800 feet to 12,432 feet. Vegetation includes grey and pinyon pine woodlands at lower elevations; Jeffrey pine at mid-elevations; and red fir, lodgepole, and foxtail pine at higher elevations.…

Goldenrod Loop is one of two group camps offered at Tipsaw Lake Recreation Area. It has a capacity of up to 65 people in five campsites. Group camps contain water and vault toilets. Showers are available in the main campground. Group camps are open by 4/15  through 10/31. Special arrangements may be made for groups to camp later in the fall. Reservations may be made through the reservation system. There is…

Located off of State Hwy 3 on Coffee Creek Road. This campground offers picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. There is no piped water.