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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 3241 - 3270 of 17629

Clearwater Lake Recreation Area

Enjoy a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley. A longleaf pine forest and wiregrass ecosystem surrounds the 32-acre lake and provides a beautiful, shaded, wooded setting for the campground, a day-use picnic area, beach and a nature trail. Boating Paddle your canoe or kayak across our placid waters in search of a quiet…

Clearwater Lookout Cabin

Clearwater Lookout Cabin offers uncluttered views of this great expanse from sunrise to the golden glow of sunset. The rugged landscape of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness stretches across the Northern Blue Mountains of southeastern Washington and northeastern Oregon. The mountain slopes are carpeted with bunchgrass, higher elevation lodgepole pine, and subalpine fir. The land also supports a vast variety of wildlife…

Clearwater River

Clearwater River is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

Clearwater Wilderness

Bearhead Mountain (6,089’) is the highest point in this wilderness, towering above Clearwater River headwaters. Old-growth Douglas fir, western red cedar and western hemlock shade the ridges with ferns and mosses forming the understory. Ninety percent of the annual precipitation falls between October and May, and as much as 25 feet of snow often lingers in high elevations until late July. You can expect to see bears…

Cleator Bend Group Campground

Cleator Bend Group Campground, located on a bend of the Breitenbush River, is a popular destination for river runners and camping lovers alike. The group area provides an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, biking and more. A vault toilet is located in the middle of the camping loop and two water spigots are provided. Trash collection, campfire circles and picnic tables are provided. Additionally, firewood is sold…

Clegg

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Cleghorn Bar

Four dispersed units - first come first serve. No water, pit toilets only. No garbage collection, pack in/out

Cleghorn Creek

A seasonal, low gradient tributary to Silverwood Lake. Rainbow trout may be planted by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Their fish planting schedule is available online. Directions: From I-15, to Silverwood Lake exit, at Cajon Junction. Turn east on Hwy 138, go 11 mi. to Silverwood Recreation Area exit; off ramp crosses creek. Access road parallels…

Cleghorn Ridge OHV Road 2N47

15.2 mile Green Sticker Route open to all OHV vehicles. This route runs from the Cleghorn off-ramp on Interstate 15 in Cajon Pass over Cleghorn ridge to end at State Highway 138. Expansive views of the desert are on the way up Cleghorn Ridge, then views of Lake Silverwood appear after cresting to the top. Note: although there are no staging areas at either entrances suitable for trailering, limited parking is…

Clemmer Trailhead

The Clemmer Trailhead is a primary access point to the Chilhowee Trails System, and is easily accessed off of Highway 64. 

Cleveland Reservoir Campground

Cleveland Reservoir Campground is located along Utah's scenic Energy Loop on top of the Wasatch Plateau off Hwy 31 approximately 18 miles east of Fairview, Utah. Cleveland Reservoir Campground sits at an approximate elevation of 9,000 feet and is located next to Cleveland Reservoir, a 135.8 acre reservoir located in Huntington Canyon off UT-31. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no water, electricity…

Cliff

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Cliff Creek #840

The Cliff Creek Trail #840 begins at the Cliff Creek Trailhead across from Horse Ranch Park on Gunnison County Road 12 and ends at an intersection with the Soap Creek Trail #443. It enters into the heart of the West Elk Wilderness from the north, the well-defined trail climbs up through aspen and spruce forests to Beckwith Pass. Sweeping vistas…

Cliff Creek Trailhead

Cliff Creek Trailhead provides foot, mountain bike and horse access to the scenic Cliff Creek Falls. This trailhead also provides access to Bondurant Creek, and Highline Trails. These trails offer spectacular views, challenging hikes, and premiere big game hunting opportunities.

Cliff Lake #1831

The Cliff Lake Trail begins approximately 100 yards before Spring Cave on Spring Cave Trail #1834. It angles northwest and climbs a sage-covered bench before passing through stands of spruce, fir and aspen. The trail continues through similar terrain for 2.5 miles and ends at Cliff Lake. The Cliff Lake Trail is also accessible via Forest…

Cliff Lake Hunt Camp

Get back to nature while enjoying primitive camping. Hunting This location is used primarily as a hunt camp during general gun season. 

Cliff Lakes Road #601.4E

 Cliff Lakes Trail is accessible from Trail #601 and is open to full sized vehicle with high clearance; ohv, bike, horse and foot traffic.The trail is .8 miles.

Cliff Lakes Trailhead

Cliff Lakes Trailhead is located off Forest Road 601. This trailhead provides access to Cliff Lakes Road #601.4E and Cliff Lakes Trail #1831. Road 601.4E is 1 mile long and leads down the hill to the Cliff Lakes. High clearance, four wheel drive vehicles are recommended on this route. Trail 1831 is 2.6 miles long and extends north to the South Fork Road on the Blanco Ranger District.

Cliff Point Campground

Cliff Point Campground is located in southwestern Montana on the shoreline of scenic Cliff Lake. It is approximately 43 miles south of Ennis and 35 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. Each of the 6 camping units is equipped with a picnic table and fire ring and all reservations are made via recreation.gov. There is a centrally located vault toilet and drinking water tap. Some of the sites have partial…

Cliff Swallow Trailhead (Trail #91)

The Cliff Swallow Trail is a 3.7 mile loop trail. Cliff swallows nest in the limestone bluffs above Beaver Creek.  Look for gourd-shaped mud nests in the rock out-croppings below the ridge.  Other wildlife commonly seen along the trail include white-tailed deer, elk, and turkey. Along Beaver Creek, watch for blue herons, beaver, and water dippers. High above, turkey vultures are often seen riding the…

Cliffs Trailhead

The Cliffs is named for the large cliff face above Bordeaux Creek along the east side of the recreation site and trailhead. It’s a popular access point for both motorized and non-motorized trail users. The trail system is suited for all levels of riders and hikers.  Using nearby trails and roads these are a few of the popular loop combinations for non- motorized use. The following loop trails begin and end…

Cliffside Lake and Day Use Area

Cliffside Lake Recreation Area offers two covered picnic shelters that must be reserved, a bathhouse with cold showers, a lake for fishing and swimming, a gazebo and six short hiking trails. Some trails lead to waterfalls. Cliffside Lake Recreation Area:  Day use per vehicle – $5  and Annual Pass – $20 Cliffside Lake Annual…

Clifftop Nature TR 24f

This trail is located in the Cliffside Lake area south of Highlands.  It travels one mile through pine-hardwood forest and climbs to a ridgetop. Signs give trail descriptions along this trail, rated as more difficult.

Clifton Basin Trailhead

This trailhead is located off Clifton Creek Road and can accommodate about 8 vehicles.  Trailhead parking is for day use.  This trailhead accesses the Clifton Basin Trail #045.

Clifty Wilderness

Clifty Wilderness offers natural beauty and quiet solitude. This 12,646-acre area has more than 20 miles of trail that take hikers through stream valleys with dense hemlock forest and across ridges with spectacular landscape views. The terrain is rugged and steep, offering plenty of physical challenge and adventure. Clifty Wilderness supports an unusual array of flora with 750 …

Clifty Wilderness Area

Clifty Wilderness is located adjacent to the Red River Gorge on Cumberland District of the Daniel Boone National Forest. This 13,379-acre area has more than 20 miles of trail that take hikers through stream valleys with dense hemlock…

Clinch Ranger District

The Clinch Ranger District, located in the Cumberland Mountains section of the Appalachian Plateau in southwest Virginia, has mountainous terrain, deep valleys, and fresh bodies of water where visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities. The district has four campgrounds, four lakes, and plenty of rivers and streams for whitewater kayaking and fishing. In addition, it has over 100 miles of multi-use…

Clinetop (Main Elk) Trailhead

The Clinetop Trailhead is located along Forest Road 603, at the base of Clinetop Mesa. This trailhead provides access to the Hadley Gulch and Main Elk Trails. Users can follow the Hadley Gulch Trail to intersections with the Hadley Point Trail, Zig Zag Trail,…

Clints Well Campground

Clints Well Campground is located near a junction of two major roads which provide access to northern Arizona's National Forest lands. As such it is close to several features of recreational interest. A short drive from the campground is the scenic Mogollon Rim, the two thousand foot drop-off that marks the southern limit of the Colorado Plateau. Also within easy driving distance are a number of forest lakes known…