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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Visit two amazing Forest Service sites in one day on this scenic byway, which runs through Mt. Hood National Forest and ends in the Scenic Area. Explore the route with this printable map or visit the Travel Oregon's website for an extended…
Tern Lake Day Use Area
This site is a day use site with 13 picnic sites only. No Fees
Water, fish viewing platform, toilets, information board, fire grates, and tables.
Shelter Bay Cabin
A 12 x 20-foot rustic cabin.
Sleeps 6, table, wood stove, oil stove, splitting maul, saw, rainwater catchment barrel, outhouse.
No running water, electricity, mattress or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.
Softuk Bar Cabin
A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin.
Sleeps 6, table, wood stove, oil stove, splitting maul, saw, rainwater catchment barrel, outhouse.
No running water, electricity, mattress or bedding, cooking utensils, cut firewood or stove oil.
Paulson Bay Cabin
The 12 x 14 foot cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with wooden bunks, a table with benches, and an oil drip kerosene stove for heat, fire extinguisher, broom and an outhouse with composting toilet. It is the responsibility of cabin users to supply kerosene fuel for the duration of their stay. With moderate use, the stove burns about 1 gallon/ day.
A new Composting Toilet has recently been built. The…
Buffalo Crossing Campground
At the southern end of the East Fork canyon is Buffalo Crossing Campground, an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) era site which actually boasts the largest campsites along the river.
The East Fork meanders through the forested valley shaded by tall ponderosa pines and bordered by grasses, alders, and cottonwoods. Campsites are located a few steps from the stream to protect the Black River's unique riparian…
Woodland Lake Park Boating Site
Woodland Lake Park Boating Site
Lower East Eagle Trailhead
Lower East Eagle Trailhead
Bear Track Camp Picnic Site
Picnic Site
Frisco Camp Picnic Site
Picnic Site
Rose Peak Picnic Site
Rose Peak Picnic Site
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…