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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 3721 - 3750 of 17629

Crab Flats Family Campground

This family campground is located in an area with tall pines, oaks and cedar trees. Crab Flats has 28 sites. 23 sites are reservable sites with a space length of 15 feet through the Recreation.gov widget below. There are 5 first-come, first-serve sites. Off-Highway vehicle trails are nearby. Green Valley Lake is approximately six miles away. There is no overflow parking. No large RVs. This campground is for off-…

Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34

The Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34 is also known as the "Willow Creek Jeep Trail" on the west end and a portion just east of Deep Creek is known as "Dishpan Springs". The OHV road is just over 14 miles long and travels from State Highway 173 to Holcomb Valley OHV Road 3N16 at the Crab Flats Campground. Important Note: The portion of 3N34 between State Highway 173 and the Pinnacles OHV Staging Area is restricted to street…

Crabtree Cross-Country Ski Trailhead

The Summit Ranger District offers 25.5 miles of marked cross-country ski trails. The trails are of varying difficulty: from fairly level beginners trails, to steeper and narrow trails for advanced skiers. The Gooseberry trail crosses several downhill ski runs at Dodge Ridge Ski Area. Use caution when on the Gooseberry Trail between the downhill ski runs. Numerous skiers and snowboarders go through the trees and may…

Crabtree Falls Day Use Area

This moderate 2.7 mile trail wanders through the mountainside offering scenic views of 5 major cascades falling a total distance of 1,200 feet. Overlooks allow hikers to enjoy the beauty of the valley. The first waterfall overlook is universally accessible, and is only a short distance along a paved trail.

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Crabtree Trailhead

Crabtree Wash Shoreline Area

  This site offers shoreline parking and boat access. Access is by the Apache Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, a scenic mountain road. Nearby are views of mountains with abundant wildlife.

Cracked Canyon - Ophir Wall Climbing Areas

The Ophir Wall offers multi-pitch climbs ranging in difficulty from 5.6 to 4.10 pitches. Friction slabs with fixed protection are located down the left shoulder of the wall. The wall also offers a number of aid climbs. Cracked Canyon offers beginner to advanced climbing. Most of the routes are traditional or mixed but a few purely bolted lines exist. The routes range in difficulty from 5.3 to 5.13, with an emphasis…

Crackfoot Campground

Located near Pine Valley Wilderness this new campground loop offers a variety of campsites that are shaded by large Ponderosa Pine trees. Horse riding, fishing, and hiking are popular in this area. There are bike riding opportunities and horse trails nearby. Several trailheads including the Whipple, Equestrian, Brown's Point, and Gardner Peak are locatd in the Pine Valley Recreation Area.

Cradle of Forestry

Nestled below the Blue Ridge Parkway on the Pisgah National Forest is the birthplace of forestry in America - the Cradle of Forestry. The Cradle abounds with ways to have fun while learning about the forest, traditional Blue Ridge culture, and forest management. Paved trails - perfect for strollers and wheelchairs - put the forest at your fingertips.

Crag Crest #711

The Crag Crest Trail #711 is a designated National Recreation Trail and is restricted to foot travel except for the first 1.5 miles of trail from the West Trailhead. This section, which connects the West Trailhead with the Cottonwood Trailhead, is also open to horses. This trail has become popular because it offers many scenic vistas and a unique display of geologic history. It connects Island Lake with…

Crag Crest Campground - Grand Valley RD

The campground is located above Eggleston Lake on a mountain side thick with spruce trees. It is at an elevation of 10,300  feet. A few sites overlook the lake. Sites 5 and 6 are tent only - no turn around.  11 campsites total. Maximum spur length - 27 ft. The mosquitoes are plentiful; repellent is recommended.

Crag Crest Loop #711.1A

The Crag Crest Loop Trail #711.1A is often used in conjunction with the Crag Crest Trail #711 to enable hikers to return to their original parking area in a 10 mile circular hike. It is also used by visitors who wish to hike half the distance of the Crag Crest Trail and along a much more level route.  Geo-Ref Trail Map

Crag to Cobbett #749

The Crag to Cobbett Trail #749  was built to serve as a connecting route between Cobbett Lake Campground and Crag Crest Trail #711 which is a National Recreation Trail. From its junction with the Crag Crest Trail, it is just a short distance to the west parking area and then across Hwy 65 to Grand Mesa Lodge. For hikers heading from Crag Crest Trail to Cobbett Lake, once reaching Cobbett Lake it is a short…

Crags Campground

The Crags Campground has 17 sites for tents, small recreational vehicles (RVs) or small trailers. The access to the campground is from a narrow, winding and rough dirt road, which may not be suitable for large trailers. There is no trash service; please pack out your trash. Outside of peak season, water and camp hosts may not be available.

Crags Campground

Crags Campground is partially shaded by Jeffrey pine trees and is near Robinson Creek and Twin Lakes. Fishing in Robinson Creek and Twin Lakes, trails nearby to Yosemite, restaurants, shower and laundry facilities nearby.

Crags Trailhead #664

This trail is a moderately difficult 2.5-mile foot, horse and cross-country ski trail with an elevation change of 800 feet. Crags Trail leads to a group of rock pinnacle formations. It is used for cross-country skiing and snow shoeing in the winter. No camping or campfires are allowed on either side of Forest System Road 383, except in the Crags Developed Campground. Parking is allowed at designated trailheads only…

Craig Creek Recreation Area

Large grassy fields are the first things you’ll see when you enter Craig Creek Day Use Area, but the creek itself is the real highlight. Generations of families have enjoyed the swimming hole here and it’s still a great place to escape the heat of summer. Canoeists can use the area as a put-in or take-out point and enjoy an easy paddle on the warm waters of Craig Creek. A grassy field inside the day use area may be…

Craigs Creek Boat Ramp

Craigs Creek Boat Ramp provides access to Laurel River Lake, across the lake from Holly Bay Marina. Laurel River Lake is located on…

Craigs Creek Group Campground

Craigs Creek Group Campground is located off Craigs Creek Road (#62) on the Craigs Creek arm of Laurel River Lake. The sites are for tent camping only and do not have electricity. Each group camp area features a campfire circle, large grill, picnic tables and a lantern pole. Accessible flush toilets and a shower house are available. A spacious sports field and horseshoe pits are near the picnic shelter. The day-use…

Cranberry Backcountry Area

This area is under construction.

Cranberry Campground

A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River. This campground receives very high use during trout stocking from the beginning of spring through the end of June and again in the fall from September through October. During these high use times there are usually more campers waiting than there are sites available. During high use, the centrally located Bishop Knob Campground can usually…

Cranberry Flat Day Use Picnic Site

North side of Merced River. River access. Oaks. Pines. River rafting – steps near to the river. River current unpredictable. Watch out for rattlesnakes and poison oak.

Cranberry Glades Botanical Area

The Cranberry Glades Botanical Area protects the largest area of bogs in West Virginia. Bogs are acidic wetlands more commonly found in the northern areas of this country and in Canada. The ground in a bog is spongy and consists largely of partially-decayed plant material known as peat. Because of its unique conditions, some unusual plants grow in bogs, including carnivorous or insect-eating plants. The Botanical…

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

The Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is fun for visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and includes an exhibit hall, auditorium, events and programs. The center also features a native plant garden, a nature trail, and many activities for children. Be sure to walk the interpretive trail on the grounds. Signs point out tree species and give facts on the many uses of the trees. At the overlook enjoy a…

Cranberry River Sites

Fourteen primitive and separately numbered campsites dispersed along a 5-mile section of the lower Cranberry River. Toilets closed as of November 30. Campsites are number 6-19 along the Cranberry River between Big Rock Campground and Cranberry Campground…

Cranberry Wilderness

The 47,815 acre Cranberry Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. It is located in Pocahontas and Webster Counties, West Virginia. The area includes the entire drainage of the Middle Fork of the Williams and the North Fork of the Cranberry Rivers. Elevations range from 2,400 to over 4,600 feet. For more information, see…

Crandall / Deer Creek

A popular motorcycle riding area with 40 miles of signed trails and 140 miles of road open to OHV use extending from north of Crandall Peak to the Deer Creek area northwest of Highway 108. The riding area ranges in elevation of 3,500 feet at Deer Creek to 5500 feet at Crandall Peak. Four-wheel drive and ATV trails are limited, but use is allowed on the 140 miles of road. A camping area located at Crandall Peak near…

Crandall Creek Cabin

A recreation rental cabin on the Livingston Ranger District.

Crane Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Crane Creek Trail #3011 and North Crane Trail #3171 which access North Fork John Day Wilderness. Directions: From Granite, OR take Forest Road 73…