Your national forests and grasslands are 193 million acres of vast, scenic beauty waiting for you to discover. Visitors who choose to recreate on these public lands find more than 150,000 miles of trails, 10,000 developed recreation sites, 57,000 miles of streams, 122 alpine ski areas, 338,000 heritage sites, and specially designated sites that include 9,100 miles of byways, 22 recreation areas, 11 scenic areas, 439 wilderness areas, 122 wild and scenic rivers, nine monuments, and one preserve. And remember, “It’s All Yours.”
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Island Lake encompasses 4 acres. Exposed granite, willows and alders contribute to the tranquil scenery. The lake is currently stocked with rainbow trout.
Doe Flat Trailhead
4.25 miles
Easy/moderate
Trailhead elevation: 4500'
Trail end elevation: 3200'
Driving time: 1.2 hours
Trailhead access from the Smith River NRA Visitor Center, 10600 US Highway 199, Gasquet, CA 95543: Travel east on Highway 199 for about 10 miles (mile post 24.85). Turn right at Little Jones Creek Road (aka FS 16 and FS 17N05) and stay on the paved road…
Lake Conasauga
This beautiful 19-acre spring-fed lake resting near Grassy Mountain is the highest lake in Georgia. Families will enjoy camping in this quiet, rustic setting which offers cool summertime temperatures. Whether hiking to the Songbird Management area or to Grassy Mountain tower, fishing, or swimming, you will revel in this area rich in plants, birds and wildlife. Note: cell service is limited due to…
Dyar Pasture Recreation Area
This 60-acre freshwater wetland was originally a cooperative project with the U.S. Forest Service, Georgia DNR, Georgia Power and Ducks Unlimited. Dyar Pasture is a bird sanctuary and a birders paradise. Outfitted with a dike and water control system to control water levels, the management of this area enables a healthy and sustainable waterfowl habitat necessary for the continued survival of this wetland…
Horse Heaven Group Campground - Lupine
40 person capacity.
Three Sisters Falls
Elevation Change
1000
Distance
4.5 miles
Hike/Ride Time
Full day
Difficulty
Moderate to Strenuous
Best Seasons
Spring, Winter
Ranger District
Palomar Ranger District - (760) 788-0250
Gaining in popularity, this often crowded, yet challenging hike takes hikers through several ecosystems before leading…
Roaring Plains West
The 6,792 acre Roaring Plains West Wilderness area is located approximately 3 miles southwest of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Canaan Valley State Park is about 5 miles north of the area. Primary access is from the Flatrock Run Trail #519 and Forest Road 70 (gated, but open during autumn hunting season). The vegetation is diverse and consists of…
West Branch Campground
During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corps built a camp here for the crews building the Greyback Road. Later it became a fire guard station and camp for fire crews and finally a public campground. The 10 family campsites are scattered along the West Branch of Indian Creek. There is lots of shade and camping guidebooks refer to it as quiet, secluded and tranquil.
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Methodist Creek River Access
Access to the South Fork of the Salmon River at Methodist Bridge.
China Gulch Trailhead
Additional information available soon.
Old Stone Church Trailhead
This trailhead is part of the Stone Church Horse Trail System.
Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic riding on 21 miles of trails. Various loops for other distances are available. The horse trail winds through the rolling hills of the…
Lower Buck Creek Campground
Lower Buck Creek is located 35 minutes southwest of Silver Lake, Oregon. For back-country solitude, look no further than Lower Buck Creek. The small stream is surrounded by pastoral meadows and a mixed conifer forest. Lower Buck Creek’s elevation tips 5000 feet.
Hunter groups and small family reunions are typical groups that enjoy this rustic forest camp. This campground has five camping sites, picnic…
East Zone
The East Unit of the Hiawatha National Forest is located in the east side of the Upper Peninsula, bordering three of the Great Lakes:
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
The eastern portion stretches north from the town of St. Ignace, which lies along Lakes Michigan and Huron, to the shore of Lake Superior west of the city of Sault Ste. Marie.
Round Island Lighthouse
New! Take a self-guided tour of our Lighthouses via the Hiawatha's OnCell App! Learn more here.
The lighthouse is located on a sand and cobblestone spit extending from Round Island into the narrow channel between Round Island and Mackinac Island. It was built in 1895 at a cost of $15,000 under the supervision of Frank…
Bear Campground
DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.
General Camping Info: Find helpful guidance and tips for an enjoyable trip to the…
Oaks Picnic Area
DUE TO RECENT WINTER STORMS, SOME RECREATION AREAS MAY BE INACCESSIBLE OR CLOSED. PLEASE CHECK ALERTS & NOTICES FOR ANY CLOSURES / RESTRICTIONS / OFFICE UPDATES.
Amenities: 14 group picnic sites. Day-use only. No camping. Toilets available.
Ullathorne River Access
Located approx. 2 miles downstream from Orleans , this river access is a very popular bank fishing spot as well as boat launch. There is a gravel dirt road down to an information kiosk and ample parking.
For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the…
Tunnel Vista Observation Site
The Tunnel Vista offers spectacular views of the Tularosa Basin. Located alongside US82 just west of the actual tunnel, this site is a nice opportunity to stop.
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…
Greendale Loop
The Greendale loop offers a 4.0 mile hike through a mixed forest of northern hardwood and conifer trees with long stretches bordering scenic streams. 3.0 miles of the hike are on quiet, gravel roads and the remaining mile is on a multipurpose trails serving hikers, cross-country skiers, and snowmobilers. The trail has an elevation gain of approximately 260 feet.
Exiting the campground loop, turn left on Greendale…
Falcon Group Campground
Access to the Falcon Campground is only available from the Lake Elsinore side of Ortega Highway due to Cal Trans closures every other weekend. Please click the link for more information.…
Potomac Ranger District
The Potomac Ranger Station is located in Petersburg, WV. Some of the district’s highlights include; Seneca Rocks and Spruce Knob which are both iconic places in West Virginia. Dolly Sods Wilderness…
Little Cache Lake #1 (Bowman Lake)
This 21-acre lake is located in a some-what remote area of Johnson County. The site is not improved and access is fair via a narrow gravel road. The lake is shallow and the species present include bluegill, largemouth bass, redear, channel catfish and crappie. Currently the boat launch is unusable. It is on the schedule for maintenance and when improvements to the boat launch are made…