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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 4861 - 4890 of 17634

Echo Picnic Area

      This is a day-use only timbered-setting picnic area. Enjoy the scenic drive to the picnic area. River fishing, lake fishing, caving are some of the popular recreation activities around this area.There is no water available at this picnic area

Echo Reservoir

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Echo Ridge Recreation Area Trailheads

Summer trailheads include: Switchback, The Shoe, Lower, Upper, and North Junction. Winter trailheads include: Zoom, Snowshoe, Lower, and Upper.  See maps at Echo Ridge Trails page Camping is NOT allowed in the Echo Ridge area. Campfires are also NOT allowed in this area. 

Echo Trailhead

Open year round as weather and conditions allow.

Echo Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Echo Trail #3309 O'Leary Mountain Trail #3321 Castle Rock Trail #3506 See Trail page for more information.

Echo Valley SnoPark

About 10 miles from Chelan adjacent to Echo Valley Ski Area. Highway 150 / Manson Highway north for 2 miles to Boyd Road. Turn right and follow signs to Sno-Park.Elevation: 2,640 feet. 30 spaces. See MAP

Edds Mountain #3

This difficult 7.0 mile trail has wonderful views of the surrounding mountains  as well as abundant wildlife. During the spring and summer one can marvel in the wildflowers growing along this south facing slope trail. This trail connects you with the Kettle Crest National Recreation trail  #13 Vistas of Kettle Crest and the Kettle River Valley.  This trail connects to…

Edds Mountain Trailhead

Trailhead includes two campsites with tables, rock fire rings, and an outhouse. There are several parking areas and plenty of space for truck/horse trailer combinations. Trailhead accesses the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail. A loop trail option is available using the Kettle Crest #13N trail, Snow Peak #10 trail, Nicks Loop Trail, and the section of forest road 2053100 from the Snow Peak trail to the Nicks…

Edelman TH

Edelman Trailhead provides access to Edelman #025 which enters Cloud Peak Wilderness within about a half a mile. Parking is suitable for horse trailers.

Eden Valley Campground

Sites are along the Glendale-Powers Bicycle Recreation Area, a beautiful way to experience the many waterfalls and sweeping scenery this part of southern Oregon has to offer!   Facilities 11 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water 2 vault toilets No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Edge of the Wilderness

The "Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway" helps people discover the hidden natural and cultural history of northern Minnesota. The Byway meanders 47 miles north from Grand Rapids to Effie, Minnesota. You are invited to come and celebrate our northern hospitality, hometown pride and the treasures of our natural heritage. Minnesota, midway between America's east and west coasts, is home to 12,000 lakes. It is filled…

Edge of the Wilderness Discover Center

The Edge of the Wilderness Discovery Center located in Marcell, MN and within the Chippewa National Forest is a visitor & environmental education center that is home to a variety of interpretive displays & exhibits about the Edge of the Wilderness National Scenic Byway and surrounding area. It includes a gift shop, environmental education room, outdoor amphitheater, interpretive trail, fishing/wildlife-…

Edgewater Campground

Situated along the banks of the Pend Oreille River. Popular activities include boating and fishing. Day use area with great river views. Boat launch available.

Edison Butte Sno-Park/Staging Area/Trailhead

This site is a large paved parking area, with ample room for large groups, RVs and trailers. There is a toilet located in the center of the parking area and an information kiosk with trail maps at the trailhead on the west side of the parking area. There is also a warming hut in this area for skiers and snowshoers in the winter. Provides access to:…

Edith's Gap Launch Site

Experience the thrill of flying without an airplane! Feel your adrenaline and excitement build as you approach the launch site perched high on the southeastern slope of the Massanutten Mountain Ridge in Luray, Virginia. Launch from this steep slope and soar like an eagle while enjoying a bird’s eye view of Page County, South Fork River, and the Shenandoah Valley.

Edmands Path Trailhead

The 2.9 mile long Edmands Path affords the quickest route to the Mt. Eisenhauer Loop very near its intersection with the Crawford Path.

Edna Creek Campground

The Edna Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, in a scenic Ponderosa pine forest along State Highway 21 at an elevation of 5,700 feet. This beautiful campground is a close get away from Boise, Idaho and a great place to go hiking, fishing, wildlife watching and relaxing under the stars. Natural Features: Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant. Historic Idaho City is just 11 miles south.…

Eel Creek Campground

Eel Creek Campground sits among coastal shrubbery on the edge of the sandy dunes of Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. Most of the 38 sites are secluded and private due to dense shrubbery like rhododendrons and Salal. Sites 7, 8, 42 and 43 are perched on the sand of the dunes. The campground is divided into a North and South Loop. Amenities include flush toilets, drinking water and a self pay station. A…

Eel River

The Eel River makes its 100-mile long stretch through some of the most pristine redwood groves in the state. The mouth of the mighty river opens up 15 miles south of Eureka after weaving its path through both Mendocino and Humboldt counties. It is amazing to think that at the turn of the century, Chinook salmon were over a half million strong in this river. Though the present numbers are only a fraction of…

Eel River Campground

This campground is adjacent to the Eel River Work Center with river access. There are 15 sites, #7 and #10 are “pull-throughs” and can accommodate larger trailers. Roads within the campground are very narrow with tight turns, and may not accommodate trailers longer than 24'.   This campground is dominated by oak trees, including live oaks, valley oaks and black oaks. Other vegetation includes madrone…

EF Weiser River/Mill Creek,Council Ranger District

The East Fork of the Weiser River and Mill Creek are located on the Council Ranger District to the east of Council. There are three primary roads into this area from State Highway 95.  From northern most to southernmost, the Beaver Creek Road (FS Road #169) and is about 9 miles south of New Meadows just past the Pine Ridge Store.  The East Fork Weiser River (FS Road # 172) is approximately…

Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground

Located in beautiful Pine Valley, the group campground consists of 9 sites, 2 doubles and 7 singles. Each single site has a picnic table, fire ring, utility table and 12'x 12' tent pad. Each double site has two picnic tables, fire ring, two utility tables and 12' x 20' tent pad. 

Effie Beckstrom West Group Campground

Located in beautiful Pine Valley, the group campground consists of 8 sites, 2 doubles and 6 singles. Each single site has a picnic table, fire ring, utility table and 12'x 12' tent pad. Each double site has two picnic tables, fire ring, two utility tables and 12' x 20' tent pad.

Egan Basin Guard Station

Egan Basin Guard Station is a rustic retreat in the Montpelier Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest of southeastern Idaho, near the Utah border. The Montpelier area is known for its abundance of year-round recreational opportunities. The guard station is accessible by car during warmer weather. Winter guests must be prepared to snowmobile to the cabin in snowy weather, and are responsible for their…

Eggers Fishing Site

Fishing area in the Poudre Canyon off of Highway 14.

Eggleston Boat Launch- Grand Valley RD

Graveled launch suitable for backing boat trailers into the lake.

Eider #417

The Eider Trail #417 begins on Forest Service Road #637, Mill Creek Road, and ends at an intersection with the Deep Creek Trail #418. It is a short connection route between Mill Creek Rd. and the Deep Creek Trail. The trail ascends a closed mining road for about 0.3 miles before leaving the road and continuing as a single track trail. It continues to climb through aspen stands and open meadows, ascending steeply…

Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Area

Eight Dollar Mountain is one of the most significant botanical sites in Oregon, representing a major area of species endemism in the state. Since the 1880s, botanists have noted the area as being an important focal point for uncommon plants. Many of the serpentine endemics found in southwest Oregon and northwest California are abundant at Eight Dollar Mountain. Many large Darlingtonia californica fens…

Eight Fathom Cabin

A saltwater cabin located 15 miles from the City of Hoonah, Alaska in the protected waters of Port Frederick. It is a rustic 15'x17' milled log style cabin built on the shore of Eight Fathom Bight with a beach access trail and use of a public dock for boat parking approximately 0.4 miles from the cabin, accessible by FS spur road. It is only accessible by float plane or boat. The cabin can accommodate 8 people and…

Eight Mile Guard Station

The Eight Mile Guard Station is a short drive from Soda Springs, Idaho. It was established as early as 1908. Several buildings have appeared on this site, although most were replaced or relocated. The current cabin was built in 1962. The guard station can be accessed by car during the warmer months, but only snowmobiles or skis can be used in winter. The cabin has 2 bedrooms with 4 bunkbeds (no mattresses are…