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 162,984 miles of trails, over 30,000 recreation sites, over 400,000 miles of streams and 3 million acres of lakes, 127 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 36.7 million acres of designated wilderness areas, 130 wild and scenic rivers, 15 monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”
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Access to Wild and Scenic Scott River from Scott River Rd.
Canyon Creek River Access
To reach Canyon Creek River Access, turn off Scott River Road on Canyon Creek Road. Cross the bridge and find the access area at .2 mile. This site consists of a small parking area with trail access to a put-in eddy at the base of a long rapids. There is a reliable gauge on the west pier of the bridge. READINGS OVER 3.5 ON THE GAUGE ARE CONSIDERED DANGEROUS FLOWS ON THE SCOTT RIVER, BOATING IS NOT RECOMMENED AT…
Jones Beach Picnic and River Access
Nice day use area with a small beach along the Scott River. Popular for swimming, water play and fishing.
**Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season.**
Mule Bridge Trailhead
Mule Bridge trailhead is the start of the North Fork Trail which follows the north fork of the Salmon River deep into the Marble Mountains Wilderness. This trail roughly parallels the PCT and gets less use. The trailhead is adjacent to the Mule Bridge Horse Camp.
Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District
Star Ranger Station (541) 899-3800
6941 Upper Applegate RoadJacksonville, Oregon 97530
Wild Rivers Ranger District
Wild Rivers Ranger District has offices in two locations, one in Grants Pass and one in Cave Junction.
2164 N.E. Spalding Avenue Grants Pass, OR 97526
Telephone: (541) 471-6500TTY: (866) 510 6861
26568 Redwood Highway Cave Junction, OR 97523
Telephone: (541) 592-4000TTY: (541) 592-4011
North Fork John Day Ranger District
The North Fork John Day District is 465,000 acres in the heart of the Blue Mountains. Diversity and complexity are key words in management of this land and its abundant resources. Plant communities range from juniper/sage/bunch grass at the 2,600 feet elevation in the Potamus Creek area to subalpine fir/whitebark pine habitats at the 8,000 feet elevation near Vinegar Hill in the Greenhorn Mountain Scenic Area.…
North Fork John Day River
The North Fork John Day River means a lot of things to a lot of people. It is designated as a National Wild and Scenic River for its outstandingly remarkable values of scenery, historic, recreation, fisheries, and wildlife. It also flows through the heart of the North Fork John Day Wilderness. This section of the North Fork John Day River marks the transition between the foothills of the Blue Mountains and the high…
North Fork John Day Trailhead
Provides access to: North Fork John Day River Trail #3022 which travels east for 22.9 miles through North Fork John Day Wilderness along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River.
This trailhead is within the…
Bradshaw Ranger District
The Bradshaw Mountains, located south of Prescott, have long been known for being one of the most mineralized mountain ranges in the world. As early as the mid-1800's, mining first brought settlers to this part of Arizona. The Bradshaw Ranger District encompasses the Bradshaw Range and extends beyond it, surrounding the city of Prescott.The Bradshaws offer cool relief from the desert below, with numerous developed…
Lynx Creek Gold Pan Day Use Area
This day use area is primarily used for recreational gold panning. Please visit Rockhounding, Prospecting & Mining on Prescott National Forest for more information including maps and other online and printable resources.
Lynx Lake…
Lynx Lake Recreation Area
Located in the cool pines just outside of Prescott, AZ, Lynx Lake Recreation Area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities including: hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, boating, and picnicking. Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about the excellent recreational opportunities at Lynx Lake.
Lynx…
Beaver Ranger District
The Beaver Ranger District covers the southwest portion of the Fishlake National Forest and offers a wide variety of recreational experiences. Camping, picnicking, ATV riding, hiking, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling and sight seeing are some of the highlights. Natural highlights include the Tushar Mountains, with a number of peaks over 10,000 ft above sea level.
INDIAN CREEK CUA DISPERSED
Access to this area is available via Indian Creek road, FR-119. Located 8 miles north of Beaver, and 11 miles northeast of Manderfield. This is a Dispersed Camping area with a number of areas for primitive camping. *No camping or driving on the meadows is allowed (16-day camping limit enforced). The reservoir is stocked by the DNR each year with rainbow trout throughout the summer months. Hand launching of…
INDIAN CREEK TRAILHEAD
Access to this area is available via the Pole Creek road FR589. The lower portion of Indian Creek road FR119 is now open and failing culverts have been repaired through cooperation with Beaver County. Trailers are not advised through Pole Creek.
Trailhead #054. This is a horse and foot trail that heads north approximately 20 plus miles until you reach the Cove Creek Trailhead. Along the way you will come along…
LITTLE COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND
OverviewThe Little Cottonwood Campground is off Utah's I-15, adjacent to the Beaver River just outside of the community of Beaver in the Fishlake National Forest. At 6,500 feet elevation, this is a great place to enjoy the mountains where recreation opportunities include stream fishing, hiking, and hunting.
FacilitiesThe campground has 14 single-family campsites, two of which are accessible units available for…
MINER'S PARK INTERPRETIVE
The Miner's Park Interpretive Area shows what life was like for the early gold miners of the Bullion Canyon Drainage. As early as 1865 this canyon has drawn thousands of gold seekers. Gold flecks can still be found in the creek that weaves it's way through this gorgeous canyon. Pay attention to the Forest Service Road that leads to Miner's Park as you will pass by…
Pemigewasset Ranger District
Located on the western portion of the Forest, the District offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Bisected by Interstate 93, you can jump off at exit 28 and escape up to Waterville Valley or push on a little further to exit 32 and relish the day traveling through the mountains on the Kancamagus Scenic Byway; challenge yourself at the world renowned Rumney Rocks Rock Climbing Area; seek renewal in the large…
Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area
Travel Oregon’s “Grant’s Getaways” features the Opal Creek Wilderness
This popular destination, known for its great beauty where old growth towers above the Little North Santiam River, is enjoyed by around 20,000 visitors each year.
Legislation designating the Opal Creek Wilderness and the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area was…
Hat Creek Ranger District
Hat Creek includes the Intermountain Area communities of Burney, Fall River Mills, Hat Creek and Old Station. In the shadow of Lassen Peak, seven campgrounds and four picnic areas are nestled along ten miles of Hat Creek. Opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking, wildlife observation and natural history are many. Lava tubes, dormant and extinct volcanoes, massive lava flows and fault lines reveal a…
Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District Office
The Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District office outside Saratoga, Wyoming oversees the Sierra Madre Range and west side of the Snowy Range. Maps, passes and Forest product permits are available for purchase at the office. The Brush Creek Visitor Center is 20 miles southeast of Saratoga on Highway 130 and is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day annually.
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Laramie Ranger District Office
The Laramie Ranger District consists of about 400,000 acres in the Medicine Bow and Laramie mountain ranges in southeast Wyoming. Recreation opportunities abound. The Ranger District office is in Laramie, WY.
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Select Pole Mountain or Snowy Range under Recreation Areas in the right-hand sidebar to find recreation sites on the Laramie Ranger…
Pelton Creek Campground
The campground is at the eastern edge of the Platte River Wilderness, and has 16 sites. It is a single loop with one side running parallel to Pelton Creek among Lodgepole pines. Some sites overlook the creek and a meadow. The understory is grass and the sites are fairly close together providing minimal privacy.
A trailhead provides wilderness access via the Douglas Creek Trail or the Platte Ridge…
Rob Roy Campground
The campground is comprised of a cascading, tight loop configuration along a hillside among mixed pines. Some sites overlook the Rob Roy Reservoir, but most are tucked into the hillside. Rob Roy Reservoir is 500 acres and is a popular area for boating and water skiing. There are 65 sites that provide tables, fire rings, trash pick-up, and vault toilets. Max trailer length is 35 feet. There are…
Keystone Cabin
Located deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. It is open year round, and offers access to a variety of recreation opportunities in all seasons. The cabin once served as the District headquarters for the Keystone Ranger District and has been remodeled to preserve the historic value of…