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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 3481 - 3510 of 17629

Convict Flat Picnic Site

3 day use sites with grills and picnic tables.

Convict Lake

Convict Lake is located south of Mammoth Lakes and north of Crowley Lake.  This scenic area is popular for picnics, fishing, hiking, and boating, and includes a boat ramp, campground, store, restaurant, and a resort with cabin rentals and horseback rides. A paved nature trail gives easy access to the east side of this beautiful deep blue lake at the base of spectacular Mt. Morrison…

Convict Lake Campground

A short walk from Convict Lake, this campground is located along Convict Creek. There are 85 campsites with bear lockers at each campsite. Many sites are flat and suitable for RVs, however hookups are not available.  Showers may be used at nearby Convict Lake Resort for a fee. Dump station is located along Convict Lake Road, a quarter-mile from the campground.

Convict Lake Day Use Picnic Site

Parking for the picnic area and a paved trail on the southeast side of the lake.

Convict Lake Loop Trailhead

This beautiful and easy trail loops around Convict Lake, with spectacular views of Laurel Mountain.

Cook and Green - Lower Trailhead

Provides access to:  Cook and Green Trail #959 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Cook and Green Pass Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail.  The Boundary National Recreation Trail is 7.9 miles long and is located along, but outside of, the southern boundary of the Red Buttes Wilderness.  To reach this trailhead, drive north 12 miles from Highway 96 on Forest Road 48N20 to the Cook and Green Pass (elevation 4,770 ft). …

Cook Lake Recreation Area

Recreation and Relaxation Situated in a heavily forested area, Cook Lake offers a little something for everyone. A campground close to the lake is in a peaceful setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest in Wyoming. Some sites in the campground are widely spaced and open up to views overlooking the lake, and others sit snugly along a hillside. Separation, rather…

Cook Lake Trailhead (Trail #88)

The Cook Lake Trailhead provides access to Trail 88. Cook Lake Trail is a 1.0 mile trail with some stairs and a stepping-stone crossing of Beaver Creek, the lake’s inlet.  The trail generally parallels the lakeshore on the south, east, north, and northwest sides of the lake. Hikers using the trail must “double-back” since the analysis of and safety precautions for a landslide southwest of the lake now bars…

Cooke Area

The 2,419 acre Cooke area is located in Oscoda Township in Iosco County, Michigan The terrain is mostly lowlands. Much of the area is densely forested with a mix of conifers including cedar, fir and red and white pine. Pockets of aspen and open areas also occur in the area. Wildlife species that commonly inhabit this area include white-tailed deer, bald eagles, swans, raccoon, porcupine, squirrel, pileated…

Cooks Camp Trailhead

Secondary access point/staging area to the McCubbins Gulch OHV area with parking for up to 16 vehicles with trailers or 30 single vehicles.

Cooks Lake

Cooks Lake is a small, shallow 11.1 acre lake which lies northeast of Usk, WA. It offers rainbow trout fishing opportunities. During dry summer months the lake level can significantly recede. There is easy access for launching a small boat. Several campsites and a concrete vault toilet are located at the southeast end of the lake.

Cookson Lake Campsites

Cookson Lake is a 35 acre lake with two small islands. There are five primitive campsites located in a large open field on the south shore of the lake. No drinking water is available. A public boat ramp is located by site number 2. Cookson Lake has largemouth bass, northern pike, bluegill, and bullhead.

Cool Creek Trailhead

The small Cool Creek trailhead accesses Cool Creek Trail which leads up Hunchback Mountain in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness.  The trail is primarily forested with a few breaks allowing views of Mt Hood, particularly near the southern end of the trail.  Space for up to 10 small vehicles. Provides access to: Cool Creek Trail #794…

Cooley Glen-Emily Proctor Trailhead

The Cooley Glen Trail turns left from the trailhead and follows an extension of Forest Road 201. It crosses the New Haven River on a bridge, then stays on the north bank of the river and enters the Breadloaf Wilderness. The trail ascends the western flank of Mount Cleveland and meets the Long Trail just south of the Cooley Glen Shelter at 3.4 miles.  The Emily Proctor Trail turns right from the trailhead…

Coolidge Meadow Picnic Area

Located at the east end of Wishon Reservoir Dam. Area provides parking, restroom, tables and access to the lake. Provides good access for fishing on Wishon Reservoir.

Coolwater Campground

Nestled in the Little River valley, Coolwater offers both a contemplative forest setting with easy access to outdoor recreation. Many visitors come to fish, swim, and spend a relaxing weekend entirely at camp. Others come to take advantage of Coolwater's proximity to Grotto Falls and nearby Taft and Lookout mountains. Facilities 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits  Tent area No drinking water Vault…

Coon Creek Cabin Group Campground

This group campground is located in a pine forest within the Sand to Snow National Monument. The camping area can accommodate a maximum of 25 persons and 10 vehicles. There are 3 historic cabins on the grounds (cabins have walls/roof, but no doors/windows. Amenities include picnic tables, trash cans, 1 group fire ring and 1 vault toilet. Firewood is available at Heart Bar Family Campground. When driving Forest…

Coon Creek Snowmobile Route 1N02

Riding is permitted on Forest Road 1N02 Off State Highway 38 above Barton Flats / Angelus Oaks, with a free visitor permit. Obtain a permit at Mill Creek Visitor Center or Big Bear Discovery Center.

Coon Creek Yellow Post Sites

These 19 yellow post sites are individual camping sites. Each campsite is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. No reservations. Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 persons at any one time. There is limited parking at these sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. There are no restroom facilities. There is no drinking water. Campfire permits are required for any type of fire…

Coon Den Falls Hike

A steep and rocky trail follows Coon Den Branch for nearly 1.5 miles on its way to meet the Appalachian National Scenic Trail atop the ridge. The 50-foot cascading falls lie halfway up the trail and are best viewed after leaf-off.

Coon Hollow Trailhead

From Rapid City, travel south on Mt. Rushmore Road (turns into Highway 16) for 12 miles.  At the town of Rockerville, exit onto Silver Mountain Road southwest (right).   Travel 0.2 miles to the trailhead.  this is the easternmost trailhead of the Flume Trail.  

Coontree Picnic Area

10 picnic tables, river access, and restrooms.

Cooper Creek Campground

This campground has 26 sites, including 3 tent sites. Water, toilets, tables, fire pits, and dumpsters are available. Advance reservations are optional but recommended especially on weekends. All campgrounds have first-come, first-served sites as well. ATTENTION: Campers Using Tents or Soft-sided Trailers: Bears have damaged tents and soft-sided trailers within the campground in the past. For your safety and the…

Cooper Creek Recreation Area

Cooper Creek Recreation Area is located along the banks of  Cooper Creek in the North Georgia mountains. Campers can experience all types of recreation activites, including camping, hiking, trout fishing, and hunting. Anglers may fish Cooper Creek and nearby Mulky Creek, both of which are trout streams for wild and stocked trout.

Cooper Gulch Campground

Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, approximately 4 miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 17 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the water’s edge and is a favorite for fisherman, and for launching kayaks or canoes. There are 5 paved campsites, furnished with a table and fireplace, paved wheelchair accessible trails and one vault restroom. There is a camp host at this facility. The Cooper…

Cooper Gulch Day Use Area

Cooper Gulch Day Use area is located 19 mile east of Weaverville, 4 miles north of Lewiston on Lewiston Lake and is situated on the water's edge and is a favorite spot for anglers. This facility is fully wheelchair accessible.

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort

Cooper Spur Mountain Resort is a full-service ski area managed by Mt. Hood Meadows on the north side of Mt. Hood, which is popular with younger families. Cooper Spur Mountain Resort operates under a special use permit issued by the Mt. Hood National Forest. The ski area features a two-person chairlift, two tubing lifts, and a beginner rope tow…