Recreation opportunities in the Coeur d'Alene River area (Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District) of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests are as diverse as the landscape. From camping on beautiful Hayden and Coeur d'Alene Lakes to wandering by foot, horse, mountain bike, motorcycle, ATV, or snowmobile through backcountry areas on our hundreds of miles of trails, we offer something for everyone. Our rental cabins,…

Located on the north shore of the 750-acre Coffee Mill Lake, Coffee Mill Recreation Area was completed in 1968 with additional major construction done by volunteers in the early 1990s. The lake was built in the 1930s and provides many recreation opportunities. NOTE: Road 917A is open. It is not closed as pictured on the map.

Coffee Mill trailhead located along Forest Service Road 702 off of Dead Horse Road is named after nearby Coffee Mill Butte. This is one of the primary access points for the Pine Ridge Trail. The Pine Ridge Trail is non-motorized trail open to mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. Hikers should carry water on most…

Coffee Pot Road #600 opens a large portion of the Deep Creek region to the snowmobiler in winter months. After crossing the Forest Boundary, about 12 miles up the road, the area on either side of the road is open to over-snow vehicles. Be careful and do not to cross into the …

Coffee Pot Road #600 is an improved gravel road that winds its way from the Deep Creek confluence with the Colorado River, up the south edge of the Flattops for about 30 miles to Deep Lake. It offers beautiful scenery and views. The first 10 miles of this road is exceptionally windy and narrow. Defensive driving is a must due to the drop-off edges, sharp blind curves and parts of the road not wide enough…

Coffeen Park Trail - #592 begins at Coffeen Park Trailhead. The trailhead has a vault toilet and parking. This is a popular wilderness access point and includes a wilderness registration board.

This trailhead is located at the end of a two-track road and provides access into Black Canyon Wilderness from the northwest via Coffeepot Trail (#820B).   View a…

This body of water is part of the Beaver Creek drainage.

This trailhead provides access to: Coffin Lookout Trail #3392 See Trail page for more information.

Elevation: 5771 ft.Built: 1984, modern flat-top roof.Trail: 2 ½ miles, moderateStaffing: currently staffed by Detroit Ranger District This lookout rests atop an elongated coffin-shaped ridge, from which it derived its name. The lookout building itself is at the north end of the ridge, and a radio transmission building is in the saddle area. Historically, it is an important part of the fire detection system, having…

The cabin is a 16x16-foot A-frame with a main floor and a sleeping loft. It accommodates up to six guests and comes equipped with wooden bunks, a kerosene heating stove, a table, benches and an outhouse with a pit toilet.No water, electricity or fuel for the heater is provided. Guests are responsible for bringing their own drinking water, kerosene for heater (typically ~1 gallon/ day is sufficent), a cook stove,…

Coho Campground is located on the west shore of Wynoochee Lake. Evergreen conifers and hardwoods provide a beautiful wooded setting. For general lake info call 1- (888) 502-8690.  Campsites: There are 46 campsites that will accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs. There are also 8 walk-in tent camp units and one walk-in group site that will accomodate 12 persons. Yurts: Three yurts are available for reservation…

Group picnic area with 6 tables and stoves is located within Coho Campground at the day use area. There is a boat launch at the site.

Panoramic views of the Chattahoochee National Forest await those willing to take a brief uphill hike to a rustic stone platform built by the Forest Service in the 1960's.  Don't forget your camera for this and other scenic vistas available along Georgia highway 52 between Chatsworth and Ellijay, GA. 

The 37,000 acre Cohutta Wilderness contains 90 miles of hiking and backpacking trails, two of which follow the Jacks and Conasauga Rivers.  Trailhead parking lots located around the wilderness perimeter provide foot access to the trails.   Three Forks, Betty Gap, Chestnut Lead and Tearbritches Trailheads are open early March through December 31 each year due to winter road closures.  The trails…

Heritage and culture experiences are the primary emphasis in this area.  It is home to the nationally recognized Millennium Trail, The Unicoi Turnpike and gold panning opportunities. Looking for a cultural heritage excursion? Pan for gold in the community of Coker Creek. Hike a portion of the Unicoi Turnpike, an ancient travel route once part of the Trail of Tears and now a nationally designated Flagship…

Looking for a place to escape the heat of the summer? Hike the beautiful Coker Creek Falls trail to find countless swimming holes.

Administratively Closed: Toilets and Trash Aren't Being Serviced on a Regular Basis Here

The Colby Meadows area offers 9 miles of ungroomed cross-country ski trails for beginning and advanced skiers.  Colby Meadows is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Range.  Take Highway 32 to the Humboldt Road (County Road 91422) to the Jonesville Snowmobile staging area.  Start at forest road 27N07 off of the Humboldt Road.  Skiers are reminded to park away from the groomed trails…

  Situated within a mixed forest of Ponderosa pine, white and Douglas fir, Colcord Ridge is a great place to go during the hot summer months. Trout fishing is available -- 5 miles to the east of Canyon Creek Canyon Creek Fish Hatchery -- 5 miles east on FR 33. Wildlife includes black bear, elk, mountain lion, javelina and deer. This site is a great camp site for youth first learning how to camp. Pack It In,…

The campground offers single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. 

From the ski area parking lot, turn right and go downhill on paved road. Stay on the main road, past chalets on the right and Iron Horse Trail on the left, go through the gate and around the sewer lagoon to look over Keechelus Lake. Continue up the Cold Creek drainage, sometimes in forest, sometimes across open slopes, to Windy Pass. Roads beyond the pass are on private land.

This Sno-Park offers access to groomed snowmobile trails and has a parking area with 80 spaces. See Washington State Parks Winter Recreation website.

The trailhead is at Windy Gap on the west side of the road. The trail sign was burned in the Ranch Fire. This area has burned in a recent fire. Downed trees, dropped limbs, stump holes and unstable terrain may be present. Trails may not be cleared. Avoid parking under dead standing trees.

Located within the FCRONRW, wilderness airstrip

Just a short distance from the Cold River and beautiful Basin Pond, this site is popular with fishermen and hikers looking to explore the eastern reaches of the National Forest. This campground has 14 sites, 8 of which are reservable from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. It has vault toilests, a hand pump for water, and a picnic pavillion.

Located at the height of land on scenic Route 113 you are offered outstanding views.

The Cold Sore Snowmobile Trail #739 begins at an intersection with the Bonham Snowmobile Trail #544 approximately 3 miles from the Bonham Snowmobile Trailhead, it ends at an intersection with the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail (SP) near the Mesa Top Snowmobile Trailhead. On the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail Map the Cold Sore Trail is #13. This trail follows Forest Service Road 257 into the Cottonwood Lakes area, this…

This rustic campground is located in the Taylor Canyon along the Taylor River. This site provides access to gold-medal fishing in the Taylor River. Rafting and kayaking are also supported by the Taylor River. This site lies at the northern boundary of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness. This wilderness area supports hiking, backpacking and horseback riding in a pristine natural setting. The landscape is mostly aspen and…

This area is a popular birding site. This is not a highly used area for recreationists. There is a small parking lot and toilet at this site.