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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 11431 - 11460 of 17633

Owl Creek Horse Camp

The Owl Creek Horse Camp provides primitive overnight campsites for trail riders on a first come, first serve basis. The Owl Creek Trail System is approximately 26 miles and suitable for equestrian riding.  Advisory Notice: Please Respect that this horse campground is designed and constructed specifically for stock camper use and the care of their animals, vehicles, and gear. If you are camping without stock,…

Owl Creek Mounds Archeological Site

Owl Creek Mounds Archeological Site was established in 1964.  It contains Indian Mounds dating to the early Mississippian period (A.D. 1000 to 1200). This area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally, there were five mounds around a central plaza; two mounds are located on National Forest System land. Owl Creek Mounds is open year-round unless weather conditions…

Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead

This trailhead is located across the road from the Owl Creek Packer Camp. This trailhead accesses Trail #35, which goes around the south side of Holland Lake and leads to Upper Holland Lake, and ultimately the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Trail #35 intersects trails #415, #120, and #110. This trail is heavily used by outfitters and stock. Be prepared to encounter stock and muddy trail conditions. This trail does not…

Owl Mountain Jeep #102

This trail has frequent deadfall with large trees blocking the trail. The trail is maintained several times a year by the Tri-County Motorized Recreation Association, but the steep terrain and older, damaged trees results in constant downfall on the trail year-round.  The trail is cleared for a short wheelbase 72” vehicle, so larger vehicles may have problems fitting through the tight turns and spots with…

Owls Head Trailhead

This large privately owned trailhead is located on Rte. 115 in Jefferson, and contains a historical plaque regarding an area landslide. After 2.2 miles the Owls Head trail accesses fine limited views from the summit of Owl's Head, where it connects to Martha's Mile Trail and Cherry Mountain.

Oxbow Campsite

Located on the bank of Newsome Creek, this campsite provides 1 solitary campsite for fishermen wishing to try their luck in Newsome Creek. The area to the east is closed to motor vehicles year round but existing roads make for great mountain biking. The site is equipped with a camp pad and a toilet.

Oxbow Raft Put-in Site

Located on the Middle Fork American River, this is the place to put in for the runs down to Ruck-a-Chucky, Mammoth Bar, or the Confluence. Though this site is primarily used by commercial rafting companies, individual users are welcome. Class II-VI runs exist between Oxbow and Confluence. Individuals are strongly encouraged to obtain a boating trail guide for the Middle Fork and be aware of your skill…

Oyster Lake Trailhead #1825

The Oyster Lake Trail begins at Rio Blanco County Road 17. For the first 3.5 miles, the trail crosses private property; please remain on the trail. One mile after the National Forest boundary the trail passes Bailey Lake and Swede Lake; both provide excellent trout fishing. The trail then climbs 2 miles to Nimerick Point on the westernmost part of the Flat Tops plateau, and the cover changes from oak brush to aspen…

Oyster Point Campground

Oyster Point Campground is situated on the Intercoastal Waterway and is the trailhead for the 21-mile Neusiok Trail. The trail meanders through cypress swamps, loblolly pines and vast bogs of thick vegetation. Oyster Point's shallow water boat ramp provides a launching point for boaters and anglers (No vehicle access). Nestled under tall loblolly pines, the campground features 15 sites and two vault toilets. Each…

Ozark National Forest Scenic Byway

 SCENIC 7 BYWAY includes 60.6 miles of Highway 7 that connects Louisiana to Missouri through Arkansas. It crosses the Piedmont area of Arkansas through the Ouachita Mountains, then drops into the Arkansas River Valley near Russellville before once more climbing into the Ozark Highlands. Scenic 7 takes the traveler through two national forests and a national park, over a national river, and by several state…

Ozark Trail - Victory Section and Trailhead

Named after the one-room schoolhouse that formerly stood near the trailhead, this isolated section of the Ozark Trail is separated from the Wappapello Lake Section’s southern terminus by the Black River and three miles of rugged terrain. The trail follows through heavy oak forests, with small meadows and streams providing variety in the landscape. The primary trailhead for this section of OT is at this location. The…

Ozena - 23W42

This trail is located near the Ozena Fire Station just off of State Highway 33. The trail travels southward to Pine Mountain with a short Spur trail to McGuire Spring.

Ozone Recreation Area

This is the site of the historic Ozone Civilian Conservation Corp Camp. Camping - 8 family units, pavilion rental, picnicking, and hiking. Camping trailers are allowed but no special facilities available. Campground and Day-Use Area Rules

P-bar Lake Trailhead

**NOTICE** The Northwest portion of the Blue Range Primitive Area where this trail is located has been severely affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. The area is currently open to public use and entry - HOWEVER trails may not have been recently assessed or maintained for hazards associated with the fire, so plan your trip accordingly. Please keep in mind that any area affected by the wildfire can be prone to…

P. Wingate Bar River Access

Wingate Bar has a graded gravel road to the water's edge. There is an information sign and parking area. The Forest Service provides a portable toilet here in summer months. There is a limited area for dispersed camping.

P.O.W. Lake Recreation Area

This recreation site lies beside a 7-acre lake at the southern end of the Tuxachanie National Recreation Hiking Trail. This rustic area provides primitive camping, fishing, and hiking. The lake provides fishing opportunities for bass, bream, white perch and catfish. There are no restrooms or drinking water. The lake has foot access only. The P.O.W. Lake Recreation Area is open year-round unless…

Paasasikwana Naokwaide Creek Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to both the Yankee Fork and Bayhorse areas through the trail system.  There is very little development;  only mangers for stock and rock fire rings.  There is no toilet or drinking water here.

Pabellón Campsite

The remaining ruins of El Yunque Pavilion are what remain of a restaurant built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's. The restaurant was operated until 1989 when Hurricane Hugo struck the island and took down most of the restaurant. Nowadays only the concrete patio area, restaurant floor and the two stone fireplaces remain.

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway

Part of the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway, Oregon’s Highway 101 offers a wealth of coastal recreation opportunities, panoramic overviews of the ocean and world-class sand dunes, towering spruce and fir trees, and tide pools. The unique Highway 101 runs the length of Oregon's Pacific Coast and provides the main north/south travel corridor through coastal portion of the Siuslaw National Forest. The Forest is only one of…

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway

A portion of the Pacific Coast Scenic Byway travels through the Siuslaw National Forest, through the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Starting in Astoria and traveling south to Brookings, the Pacific Coast…

Pacific Creek Campground

Pacific Creek Campground is located next to the Teton Wilderness boundary at the north end of Pacific Creek Road, approximately 9.5 miles from the Moran entrance station. The campground is equipped with 7 standard campsites and 1 pull through site. There are corrals and hitching posts for horses, a stock tank, two double vault toilets, three game storage poles, and accessibility to bear boxes. Please be aware that…

Pacific Creek Trailhead

The Pacific Creek Trailhead is located off of Highway 89/287, about 7 miles up Forest Service Road 30090. The trail is a major access point for the South Western expanse of the Teton Wilderness and intersects with many backcountry routes including Moss Lake, Whetstone, Enos, Mink Creek, Box Creek, and the Buffalo Fork trails. Along the way visitors can stop at places such Enos Lake, and further on stop to take in…

Pacific Crest - Stevens Pass North Trailhead

This heavily-used trailhead provides access to Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (Stevens Pass N.) and Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (Stevens Pass S.). There is a daily fee per vehicle parked at the trailhead, and approved recreation passes may be accepted as payment. From Stevens Pass heading north the Pacific Crest Trail traverses popular Henry M. Jackson…

Pacific Crest North-Indian Springs Trailhead

There is one picnic table and room for 5 cars. The road to the trailhead is narrow and rough. It is a popular huckleberry picking area. Access to: Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 and Indian Springs Trail # 435 which access…

Pacific Crest South - Lolo Pass Trailhead

Access to: Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 near the Zigzag area in Mt. Hood National Forest. Parking space is limited. County road plowing stops near forest boundary. Parallel park alongside roadway without blocking access or turnaround. Trailers not recommended.

Pacific Crest Tr North - White Pass Trailhead

Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail northbound access at White Pass