This page describes the western half of the Battlement Trail. This portion of the trail traverses the Battlement Mesa, and can be accessed from the west via the Battlement Road or from the east via the Beaver Creek Trail. The trail stays along the top of the mesa, giving it an easy grade with good, wide tread. Along the way, the scenery alternates between stands of coniferous trees and open meadows. The trail…

The Battlement Trail #527 travels through open meadows and spruce/fir/aspen, crossing several small drainages and streams.  Several trails, including the Smalley Mtn. Trail #531, the Hawxhurst Trail #530, the Brush Creek Trail #529 and the East Brush Creek Trail #504, intersect the Battlement Trail which create hiking and riding loops.  There is a section of the Battlement Trail that turns north from…

The Battlement Jeep Trail is 4.3 miles long and gains 2,000 feet of elevation. The route is extremely rough, rocky, and steep, and is recommended for experts only. Trail features include steep scree slopes and mud bogs. Scenery along the trail includes open meadows, stands of spruce & aspen, and wildlife viewing opportunities. The trail is open to motorized and non-motorized uses, though motorized access is…

The Battlement Mesa area is located south of Interstate 70 and shares its southern border with the Grand Mesa National Forest. The Battlement Mesa area can be accessed from Rifle, CO and Parachute/Battlement Mesa, CO. Elevations range from around 8,000 feet to above 11,000 feet. Key attractions include the Battlement Reservoirs, Cache Creek, and the Mamm Peaks. This is also a good location for big game hunting.…

The Battlement Reservoirs Trail (also known as the ) leads to the Battlement Reservoirs, which are a chain of seven man-made lakes located in a spectacular mountain setting. Beginning at the Battlement Trailhead, the Lava Creek Trail gains 2,000 feet of elevation over 2.1 miles. The trail is rocky, steep, strenuous, but scenic and…

The Battlement Trailhead provides access to the Battlement Jeep Trail (Forest Road 847) and the Lava Creek Trail (#2160.5). Both trails are open to foot and horse use, and the Jeep Trail is also open to bicycles and motorized vehicles. Both trails lead to the…

This picnic area is located where the San Antonio and East Fork-Jemez Rivers meet. The picnic area is named for the nearby rock formation known as Battleship Rock. Open sun-up to sun-down, the picnic area can be busy on weekends and holidays. Battleship Rock is a 200-foot tall natural land form of volcanic rock, resembling a Navy warship. It provides the backdrop and frames the picnic area. The East Fork…

Trailhead parking for the East Fork Trail (Forest Trail 137) is located north of Battleship Rock Picnic Area, off NM State Highway 4, about five miles north of the Village of Jemez Springs. To access the East Fork Trail go through the picnic area. The trail is located to the east side of the pavilion.  Maps:  East Fork Trail…

Baumgartner Campground is a group, fee, reservation campground composed of 39 camping units on the South Fork of the Boise River.  It is one of two campgrounds on the District that has a campground host.  There are 6 double family units, for up to 16 people each, and 1 multi-family group unit that can be reserved for up to 32 campers.  Swimming, fishing, and picnicking are popular activities. An…

Group Site near Baumgartner Campground that can be reserved on recreation.gov for large group events. Site contains 9 camping sites, 2 vault toilets, and a covered picnic shelter. 

Bautista Creek drains the San Jacinto Mountains, and provides an important migration corridor for birds passing from the desert to the valley. The creek and its surrounding riparian area shelters endangered arroyo toads, southwestern willow flycatchers, Quino checkerspot butterfly, the slender-horned spineflower and many other sensitive species. Famed explorer Juan Bautista de Anza followed the route through what is…

Bay Creek Lake, also known as Millstone Lake is about 96 acres and fed by Bay Creek.  Bay Creek is known for its clear clean spring-fed waters. This lake is becoming more popular, but it is not easily found and there are no directional signs from the main highway.  The lake lies north of State Hwy 147 near the small town of Simpson, IL.  Access is by gravel and dirt roads and…

Bay Creek Wilderness is located in Pope County. The Wilderness is located adjacent to Burden Falls Wilderness and is in a stone's throw of Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area. Bay Creek Wilderness is comprised of a central hardwood ecosystem with some pine plantations. Contained in the Wilderness is the Bay Creek Wild and Scenic River Study Corridor. Trails for hiking and equestrian use will take you by some…

At Bay Furnace Campground you can enjoy the scenic view of Lake Superior with its spectacular sunrises, sunsets, and occasional northern light displays. This convenient location makes it a perfect site for the traveler who would like to camp overnight. It is also a perfect place to stay while enjoying the recreational opportunities available in the Munising area. Among many others are the Pictured Rocks National…

The Bay Nothing Gravel Boat Launch is situated on the east bank of the Current River and provides a gravel boat launch for motorized and non-motorized boats. This access is less developed and smaller than other sites on the Current River. A vault toilet is provided. This stretch of the Current River is quieter than the lower portion near…

The trailheads are located at Port Camden and Bay of Pillars, and are marked with large red and white trail diamonds, although they can be difficult to find. The majority of the trail surface is road, and the Forest Service supplies two kayak carts for public use. The carts may be located at either the Bay of Pillars or Port Camden sides. The Bay Of Pillars Portage Trail is 1.8 miles long. It begins at Port Camden…

The Bay of Pillars Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style shelter.

Camp along the shores of Lake Superior - "By the shores of Gitche Gumee, by the Shining Big-Sea-Waters" - the greatest single body of fresh water in the world.  Miles of sandy beach and beautiful sunsets across Lake Superior are yours to enjoy at Bay View Campground. Twenty-five campsites are available with picnic tables and fire rings at each site.    Experience Nature at Bay View Campground After a…

This area is a popular destination for a variety of recreation uses.  Paasasikwana Naokwaide was formerly called Squaw Creek.  A partnership with the State Park at the historic Bayhorse Townsite provides ATV trail riding. Camping and fishing at the campgrounds at Bayhorse and Little Bayhorse Lakes draws visitors during the summer months.

Baylis Park was named after Dr. John Baylis, who was instrumental in getting the Rim of the World Highway built (Highway 18). Baylis is a popular stop for visitors traveling up into the mountains. Strawberry Peak Fire Lookout Tower is nearby. Site is accessible.

Located near the Illinois Bayou, the area exhibits picturesque bluffs and breathtaking scenery.  Effective October 2021, Bayou Bluff became a Point of Interest. The fees are suspended for camping and day use and is now open all year.  Upper loop is closed to camping and will be eliminated completely. Use of the vault toilet, large pavilion, three shelters, and a small pavilion will remain. The…

Bayou Boat Ramp provides year round access to the 114,000-acre Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

The Bayou Boeuf Research Natural Area is located on the Evangeline Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District, about 6 miles southwest of Alexandria, Louisiana. It includes approximately 737 acres.

Bayview Campground and Bayview North Group Site (approximately 1/4 mile north from the campground) are located along the Baker Lake Road approximately 14.8 miles from State Route 20. Bayview Campground sits along the shore of Baker Lake in the stunning Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.  This campground was reconstructed in 2017. The unique setting offers many recreational activities and…

This area can be extremely crowded on weekends. Please consider visiting in the early morning or late afternoon for a more relaxing experience. Bayview Trailhead and Day-Use Area is located near Emerald Bay on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The trailhead is located in a shaded area at approximately 7,100 feet in elevation. Opening and closing dates are dependent on weather, but the area is typically open…

This site is located on the shores of Elk Lake and has stunning views of South Sister.  During the summer months it is a popular location to enjoy a sandy beach, swim and picnic. PLEASE NOTE:  Beach is one of the few recreation sites on the Forest where DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED because of safety and…

A 12 x 16 foot rustic cabin. Sleeps 6, table, oil stove, wood stove, outhouse, rainwater catchment barrel.

This is a relatively large lake in a mountainous setting of well timbered hills. The water is of extreme clarity. The west side of the lake is predominately residential. Often used for fishing, hiking, canoeing, and boating. There is a boat launch on the lake Forest Service Road #3200412 and access to a 6.8 Mile moderate hiking trail on Forest…

This non-motorized trail follows an old roadbed for 0.5 miles, then winds through a mixed conifer forest and along the shoreline of Bead Lake providing visitors with spectacular views of the lake. A spur trail #127.1 is located at the north end of Bead Lake and is not maintained. It crosses Lodge Creek and follows the shoreline for one mile where it comes to a dead end.…