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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 276 - 300 of 17661

Red Mountain Trailhead (#25) Trailhead

Red Mountain Trailhead (#25) Trailhead

Reservoir Creek Campground

2 primitive sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Campground has a vault toilet but no garbage services or drinking water. Trailhead for trail #192 from the campground through the steep terrain of the Bitterroot Range. Please pack out your trash.

Bear Valley Horse Camp

The Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground has 6 tent and trailer compatible sites and accommodates campers with stock. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails. There is a vault toilet, piped drinking water, but no garbage services. Access to hiking and horse trails along the Bear Valley National Recreation Trail.

Deep Creek Campground

4800-foot elevation. 3 campsites along Deep Creek Ridge. Short trail to Leacock Point.

Mcdonald Flat Campground

5400-foot elevation. 6 campsites along Panther Creek. Fishing for wily trout in Panther Creek. 20-foot maximum trailer length.

Yellowjacket Lake Campground

8000-foot elevation. 7 campsites on Yellowjacket Lake, near the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Sugarloaf Rock provides a fascinating and stunning backdrop for the lake. Trails from the campground go throughout the Yellowjacket Mountains and into the wilderness. Nearby trailside attractions are Hoodoo Meadows, McEleny Peak, and Yellowjacket Creek. Most area trails, except those in the…

Twin Creek Campground & Group Picnic

5100-foot elevation. 40 campsites near the North Fork of the Salmon River. Fishing in the river and in Twin Creek. Loop hike on trails #108 & #109. Historical monument marks the Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail. There are no garbage services at the campground or pavilion.

Custer #1 Campground

This campground is along the Custer Motorway just above the townsite of Custer, a boom town during the late 1800's. Visit the museum, open 9 - 5 Memorial Day through Labor Day. Facilities include 6 sites with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Campground has a vault toilet and can accommodate trailers and motorhomes up to 32 feet long.

Lola Creek Campground

Lola Creek Campground sits adjacent to Marsh Creek. Marsh Creek Trailhead is a short distance away as is the trailhead to Lola Lakes. Each of the 21 campsites is equipped with picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. The campground amenities include vault toilets, trash removal services and handpumps for drinking water. The campground accommodates trailers and motorhomes up to 45 feet long.…

Eightmile Camping Area

Small but nice camping area along the Yankee Fork of the Salmon River. Ideal for families that want a good place to hunt or fish or just relax. There is a vault toilet and the meadow across the road can accommodate larger camp trailers. Notes: There is no drinking water on site and no hookups are available, please pack out your garbage. 16 day stay limit .

Mill Creek Trailhead & Campground

Mill Creek Campground and Trailhead consists six camp sites available in a wooded setting along scenic Mill Creek. There is one accessible vault toilet, hitching rail, and unloading ramp.  No Water is available. Nearby areas of interest include Mill Creek Lake National Recreation Trail, Mill Creek Lake and Firebox Meadows.

Westward Overlook - Lemhi Pass CDT Access

Lemhi Pass, a National Historic Landmark, is in Beaverhead and Salmon National Forests, and marks the boundary between Idaho and Montana. The Forest Service has signs at Lemhi Pass during the summer months, to help tell the story of the pass. The scenic views and historic information are awe-inspiring to even the casual visitor. There are picnic tables, hiking trails, and vault toilets that visitors use to enjoy the…

Custer Town Site Interpretive Site (major)

Free guided and self-guided walking tours are available Memorial Day - Labor Day during business hours. The School house is the museum with gifts and refreshments available at the Empire Saloon during the summer season. Custer was founded in early 1879 by gold speculators. Economically supported by the operations of the Lucky Boy and Black mines, Custer reached its peak population of 600 in 1896. By 1910 Custer had…

Squib Trailhead

This is a rustic trailhead with few amenities.  There is a multi-vehicle parking area with an information board.  There are two hardened sites at the trailhead.

Clear Creek Trailhead

Clear Creek Trailhead

Williams Lake Day Use Area

Williams Lake Recreation Site

Pisgah National Forest

The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and hundreds of miles of trails. This national forest is home of the first tract of land purchased under the Weeks Act of 1911 which led to the creation of the national forests in the eastern United…

Pisgah Ranger District

The Pisgah Ranger District is home to many waterfalls, scenic views, and miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Bordering Transylvania, Buncombe, and Haywood Counties, Pisgah Ranger District is a short drive from Asheville, Hendersonville, Brevard, and Waynesville. Lake Powhatan Recreation area and Bent Creek Experimental Forest are also included in the Pisgah District, providing visitors with more…

Andy Cove Trailhead

Is now part of the Kids in Parks initiative. This trail offers an interactive experience while fostering increased physical activity for children and their families.

Art Loeb Trailhead, Camp Daniel Boone

Camp Daniel Boone is located near Cold Mountain and the highest peaks in the Black Balsam area. Many folks use this trail for extended backpacking trips (at least 2-3 days), connector trails to form loops, or shorter sections for day hikes.

Art Loeb Trailhead, Davidson River

Art Loeb Trailhead, Davidson River

Black Balsam Trailhead

Black Balsam Trailhead

Coontree Picnic Area

10 picnic tables, river access, and restrooms.

Cove Creek Group Campground

Located in Western North Carolina in the Pisgah National Forest, Cove Creek Group Campground includes two group sites, each with a group gathering area and vault toilet.