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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 17221 - 17250 of 17634

Williams Narrows Campground

The Williams Narrows campground is located 43347 Williams Narrows Road Deer River, MN, 15 miles north of Deer River on Highway 46, then two miles west on William Narrows-Bowens Road (County Road 148). This campground, on Cut Foot Sioux Lake, has 17 campsites as well as a boat landing and swimming beach located between the upper and lower loops. Hikers can access the Simpson Creek trailhead by boating across the…

Williams Peak Road TH #200

The road takes the traveler through sage brush at the lower elevations and after 3 miles you will come to Haystack Mountain. Haystack Mountain offers spectacular views of the Gore Range, the Lower Blue Valley and Green Mountain Reservoir. Travel further on the road and you will find aspen groves mixed with stands of lodgepole pine at thehigher elevations.

Williams Peak Trail (#26)

The Williams Peak Trail (#26) is 7 miles one way. Begin at the Williams Peak Trailhead. The first 4 miles of the trail is a moderate hike; however, the last part is quite steep. The trail crosses private land for about 3 miles, but a right-a-way allows access until hikers reach National Forest again. This trail crosses a substantial parcel of the Henderson Mill property. It crosses many logging and ranch roads, as…

Williams Peak Trailhead

Minor trailhead along County Road 3 in the Williams Fork Valley. The Williams Peak Trail (#26) is 7 miles one way. Begin at the Williams Peak Trailhead. The first 4 miles of the trail is a moderate hike, however the last part is quite steep. The trail crosses private land for about 3 miles, but a right-a-way allows access until hikers reach National Forest again. This trail crosses a substantial parcel of the…

Williams Ranger District

The Williams Ranger District is on the Coconino Plateau and encircles the City of Williams, Arizona. It is one of three districts within the Kaibab National Forest. The Williams Ranger District is 550,411 acres in size. It contains headwater tributaries of two main watersheds:  the Verde and Colorado Rivers. It has no perennial streams and only a few reliable springs. The district is cut east and west…

Williams River

The Williams River begins on Black Mountain, Pocahontas County, and flows west 33 miles to its confluence with the Gauley River near Cowen, Webster County. The Williams is an intermediate-sized stream with an average width of 40 feet. Excellent pools and in-stream cover exist. Stream alkalinity is moderately good and aquatic insects are diverse and abundant. Because the watershed is moderately stable, the stream is…

Williams River Sites

There are 30 separate, rustic campsites located along Williams River Road, designated as Forest Roads 86 and 216. Many of these sites are close to the river, and are very popular with anglers. These campsites, as well as Tea Creek and Day Run

Williams Valley Recreation Area

**Notice – The Williams Valley Recreation Area Trails have been affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011 - Use Caution** Please keep in mind that any area affected by the wildfire can be prone to hazards such as falling trees, flooding and burned out stump holes. The environment you are entering is highly susceptible to rainstorms and wind events. Any time you enter the forest, you should be aware of your…

Williamson Campground

The Williamson Campground is one of the larger campgrounds in the Lostine River Canyon. Situated along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River, the campground has lots of shady pine and fir trees which makes it popular for summer and fall campers enjoying the canyon or adjacent…

Williamson River Campground

The Williamson River Campground is conveniently located just off Highway 97 about five minutes north of Chiloquin, Oregon. There are 19 campsites with picnic tables, fire grates, three vault toilets, and two hand pumps round out the amenities at this campground. One campsite is ADA accessible. Ponderosa pines and sagebrush populate the landscape and contrast with the crystal clear Williamson River. Due to its…

Williamson Valley Trailhead

The Williamson Valley Trailhead accesses the east side of Granite Mountain.  It has plentiful parking and room for trailers to park and turn-around. View photos on Flickr   Facilities No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage service- Please pack it out

Willie Lee TH for Bateman Trl (GTT Stop 6)

The trailhead at Willie Lee provides access to the Bateman Trail system from the east.  It is nearby the Wolf Junction dispersed camping area.  The site is not developed, but dispersed camping opportunities are limited. This location is also stop #6 on the Glade Top Trail Scenic Byways tour.   The 1930s plat book shows J.W. Findley as the owner of the land now known as Wolf Junction. Other…

Willis Knob Horse Camp

Located in the Northeast Georgia Mountains, and far from civilization, lies one of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest’s most beloved horse-lover hideaways: Willis Knob Horse Camp.  The campground features camping for horseback riders, riding and hiking trails, and fishing in the nearby Chattooga River. Restrooms are accessible to people with disabilities. The Willis Knob Trail in Georgia combines with…

Williwaw Campground

During the off-season there is no water, no trash service, and no fees.  Please pack out all garbage. Outhouse/toilet facilities may be unavailable. Reservations are made though Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and recommended for summer camping. Fees are charged during the summer season. Reservations may be made up to180 days prior to your desired arrival date in the…

Willow Bay Recreation Area

Willow Bay Recreation Area was built in the early 1960s by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. When completed, it was transferred to the USDA, Forest Service. Willow Bay Recreation Area is located 15 miles west of Bradford, PA, on State Route (SR) 346, just south of the New York State line. The area overlooks the south shore of Willow Bay, a small arm on the eastern side of the Allegheny Reservoir. There are four…

Willow Bend Picnic Area

Located on the South Platte River Corridor at an elevation of 6,220 feet, Willow Bend Picnic Area is approximately 1.5 hours drive southwest of Denver on Jefferson County Road 126. There are five (5) picnic sites. There is no host on-site. Host is at Lone Rock Campground which is about 3.5 miles south from picnic area. No campfires; pedestal grills available.

Willow Bypass OHV Road 3N34X

The Willow Bypass runs from the Pinnacles OHV Staging area east for 1.3 miles over a challenging ridge to rejoin the Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34. The Bypass and Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34 are also known as the Willow Creek Jeep Trail. This bypass can have significant ruts.

Willow Campground

The campground has 5 units. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 20 feet. This campsite is equipped with ADA-accessible toilets, water, and fishing access. There is no garbage service at this site, so pack out what you pack in. 

Willow Campground

Willow Campground is a small, 8 unit campground shaded by aspen, with willow along the banks of South Fork of Bishop Creek approximately 5 miles below South Lake. Trailers and RVs are prohibited.

Willow Cove Picnic Area

Located on Bass Lake off road 222, past the Pines Resort. Area has pine, oak and cedar trees. Sites have good shade. Total Picnic Sites: none

Willow Creek #151 Trailhead

Trailhead at Willow Creek Recreation Area for West Fork Gila River Trail #151.

Willow Creek #479

Forest Trail #479 (Willow Creek Trail) is 1.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #882 (Willow Creek Road) and ends at Forest Trail #478 (Fossil Ridge Trail). Forest Trail #479 is open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding

Willow Creek (Horse Camp)

Backcountry Trail Access This horse camp is nestled at the confluence of Willow Creek and Palmer Creek near the Black Elk Wilderness area of the Black Hills National Forest. From this campground, hikers and horseback riders can access a network of trails into the backcountry. The campground is within the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve. Recently renovated by Forest Service and our Partners, Backcountry Horsemen…

Willow Creek Area

The Willow Creek Area offers some great backcountry exploring for hiking, horse-back riding, hunting and biking.  Willow Creek itself is a Wild and Scenic River, having protection for it's water quality, flows and historic and scenic values far into the future.

Willow Creek Beach Day Use

Parking area along Highway 1; offers beautiful scenic views. Recreational Vehicles no longer than 20 feet.

Willow Creek Boating Site

Willow Creek Boating Site is located in the Arapaho National Recreation Area on the Willow Creek Reservoir. The boating site is open to non-trailered, non-motorized boats.