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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 17491 - 17520 of 17632

Wrangle Camp Trailhead

Provides access to:   Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Wrangle Campground

There are several picnic tables and a rustic shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936, and a cabin built by the Soil Conservation Service, also in the 1930s. There is a community kitchen available. Facilities 5 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Wrangler Trailhead (OT)

The Wrangler Trailhead provides access to the Victory Section of the Ozark Trail.  Named after the one-room schoolhouse that formerly stood near one of the trailheads, 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 goes through heavy oak forests with small meadows and streams…

Wren TR 714

Wren Trail is .03 of a mile. It is blazed with Salmon blazes. It is rated as Easy.

Wright Lake

Wright Lake is a quiet scenic lakefront recreation area that offers a host of amenities and activities for campers and day-trippers. The area around the clear, spring-fed lake offers both a day-use area for swimming, picnicking hiking, and a campground in a beautiful forest setting along one portion of the lakeshore. It is perfect for fishing and boating. Swimmers can also enjoy the white sand beach, and a…

Wright Mine OHV Road 3N11

This 1.5 mile OHV road runs from Holcomb Valley OHV Road 3N16 to White Mountain OHV Road 3N17. Redonda Ridge OHV Trail 2W17 terminates here.

Wright's Cabin Picnic Area

Wright's Cabin Picnic Grounds offers Adirondack-style shelters and a little taste of the Black Range backcountry. This a good place for those who just want to enjoy a day in beautiful old-growth forest. Wright's Cabin is a day-use picnic site located in the Black Range Mountains, approximately 40 miles east of Silver City and 17 miles west of Kingston. It is situated in a beautiful area of mixed…

Wright's Lake #201.1A

The Wright’s Lake Trail #201.1A begins near Wright’s Lake on Forest Service Road 853.1B1 and ends at an intersection with the Blue Lakes Trail #201. The trail travels around Wright’s Lake to the right and heads northwest climbing to a series for switchbacks at about 12,400 feet. At approximately 0.7 miles it intersects the Blue Lakes Trail. There are beautiful views of Blue Lakes pass and the surrounding peaks.

Wrights Canyon Trail/Trailhead

Provides access to: Gatton Creek Falls via Wrights Canyon Trail, a 3/10 mile compacted gravel accessible trail that leads to Gatton Creek Falls viewing area. The trail ends at its junction with Gatton Creek Trail #888 near the falls which allows continuous access from the Lake Quinault Lodge to the Rain…

Wrights Lake Area

Under "Find an Area" use the plus sign to the left of the name to drill down to a facility in that area.

Wrights Lake Campground

CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored in bear boxes. LOCATION: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50, 11 miles north on IceHouse Road (Forest Road 3), 9 miles east on Forest Road 32 (Wrights Lake Tie Road), and 2 miles north on Forest Road 4 (Wrights Lake Rd).

Wrigley Reservoir Fishing Site

Wrigley Reservoir is a 10-acre reservoir located in Ferron Canyon.  The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Rainbow and Tiger Trout.  The area is surrounded by pine and aspen trees, with some open areas on the east side of the reservoir.  Camping at the site is dispersed and there is one vault toilet.…

Wrinkled Rock Climbing Area

Granite Rock Formations Located in the southern Black Hills, within the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve, and close to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Wrinkled Rock offers many different climbing opportunities across beautiful natural granite rock formations. The Wrinkled Rock climbing area can be accessed from the trailhead where…

WS Mountain #43 Trailhead

 Trailhead across from Pueblo Park Campground for W.S. Mountain Trail #43 and access to the Blue Range Wilderness.

Wurtz Cabin

The historic Wurtz cabin is about 46 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT on the North Fork Road north of Polebridge. Wurtz has rustic accommodations including propane cook stove, heater, lights, wood stove, and vault toilet. The party size is twelve with two double beds and a bunk bed on the main floor and twin beds in the loft. Please pack out what you brought including your garbage. Grizzly Bears live in the area;…

Wyandotte Campground

This campground has 30 campsites, 12 of which are reservable. Two sites are double sites. Campground amenities include seasonal host, water, flush toilets and trash service along with paved roads. Campsite amenities include picnic tables, fire ring and paved parking pad. Fishing, day hiking, nature viewing and water recreation are some of the local attractions.

Wyeth Boating Site

The best population of stream-inhabiting German brown trout in the state lives in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir. Highly accessible and easy to drift, the river changes dramatically below Wickiup Dam to become a slow, meandering, powerful body of water. There is a campground at this site as well.

Wyeth Campground

This campground is located next to the Deschutes River below the Wickiup Reservoir. Find a map of this campground here.    There is a boat launch…

Wyeth Campground

Wyeth Campground includes 13 individual sites and 3 group sites in a beautiful setting surrounded by Douglas-fir and bigleaf maple trees. Reservations must be made to stay at this campground. Reserve early -- up to six months in advance -- to ensure a spot at this popular campground, which books up early between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Its location in the central Columbia River Gorge makes it a convenient…

Wyman

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Wyman Canyon

  This road follows Wyman Creek, an old mining and pole line road. There are many stream crossings on this route, 4WD and High Clearance vehicles recommended. On the East end of Wyman Canyon is White Mountain City, in the 1860’s this was a silver processing town, only some stone walls and smelter stacks remain. No Facilities in this area.

Wymore Lake #1801

The Wymore Lake splits off the Wilson Mesa Trail (#1800) about .5 of a mile from the Morapos Trailhead. It heads east and parallels Morapos Creek then climbs a ridge and rejoins the Wilson Mesa Trail (#1800) after 2.9 miles.

Wynoochee area

The Wynoochee area is a remote getaway in the southern area of the Olympic Peninsula. Steep, rugged peaks frame the lush conifer and hardwood forested shores of Wynoochee Lake. This area provides ample opportunity for swimming, boating, and fishing, as well as an extensive trail system surrounding the entire lake. 

Wynoochee Lake Shore Trailhead - Coho Campground

Provides access to: Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail #878. Potable water and flush toilets are available at Coho Campground when the campground is open during the summer season. Parking is available at the walk-in or boat launch parking lots inside the campground.

Wynoochee Lake Shore- Maidenhair Falls Trailhead

Meander through a stand of impressive old growth along the northern section of  Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail to Maidenhair Falls. When the falls are flowing heavily they resemble a mainden’s hair as they cascade off a boulder below.

Wynoochee Lakeshore Trailhead - Tacoma Power Dam

Provides access to: Wynoochee Lake Shore Trail #878 at the Tacoma Power Dam at Wynoochee Lake.   Do not walk across the dam to reach the trailhead on the east side of the lake. You will need to walk on the road bridge to cross the Wynoochee River to access the east side of the lake.

Wynoochee Pass Trailhead

Provides access to: Wynoochee Pass Trail which travels into the Olympic National Park (hiker only trail).

Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway

The Wyoming Centennial Scenic Byway traverses one hundred and sixty two miles through what National Geographic refers to as “one of the finest drives in the Rockies.”   The Byway spans two National Forests, a National Park, US Fish and Wildlife lands, Bureau of Land Management lands, three Wyoming counties, as well as historic, recreation and scenic areas.  It includes several major visitor centers,…

Wyoming Peak Trailhead

Shale Creek Road 10126 provides rough access to this popular trail. Check for conditions before attempting; when wet, this access road can be impassable. Horse trailers or motorbike trailers can park at marked area about 1/2 mile below trailhead where there's room to turn around. The trailhead itself only has space for 1-2 trucks.