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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 4201 - 4230 of 17629

Deer Lakes Cutoff #458.A

The Deer Lakes Cutoff trail is 0.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 7458 and ends at the Deer Lakes campground. The trail is open for the following uses: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motorcycle trail riding.

Deer Lakes Day Use Area / Fishing Site

This site is located near Deer Lakes and provides fishing access for great fishing in a beautiful location. Hikers, backpackers and equestrians will enjoy the trails of the La Garita and Powderhorn Wilderness Areas located southeast and northeast (respectively) of this site. This high elevation landscape is mostly aspen trees. 6 sites with picnic tables and a toilet. It is located at the far end of the Deer Lakes…

Deer Leap

Deer Leap is a large andesitic columnar rock formation visible from Toketee Schoolhouse above the North Umpqua River. There is one established climb on Deer Leap (III, 5.9, A1). The route is protected with fixed anchors and belays. There are no chains at belays, and there is a short 30-foot section of ¼ inch aid climbing though a band of choss. This route has only had one ascent.

Deer Leap

From the parking lot at Sherburne Pass, the hike begins just east of The Inn at Long Trail on the north side of US Rte 4. If you park on the south side, use extreme caution crossing US Rte 4: it is a busy highway. Please stay on the marked trails. Short-cutting to the Deer Leap overlook is very dangerous. In addition to hiker safety considerations, we ask people to stay out of this lower area to give the eroded,…

Deer Leap Recreation Area

The Deer Leap Recreation Area is situated on the east bank of the Current River, this site is not one of the busier campgrounds so is often a great place to get away from the crowds. Expect some activity of outfitter-guides utilizing the non-motorized launch in the campground, though. Deer Leap provides primitive camping, a boat launch and…

Deer Meadow Trailhead

**NOTE: This trail has not been maintained and trail may be hard to follow. Located towards the end of the Big Meadows Road, the Deer Meadow Trail takes you up into the southern edge of the Monarch Wilderness and offers some excellent views into Kings Canyon. It is part of loop connecting to the Kanawyer Trail in the…

Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Snowmobile Park

Eight campsites and five picnic sites are popular in summer, and the cozy warming hut and extensive system of groomed snowmobile trails attract snow enthusiasts in winter.  Volunteers from the Mt Shasta Sno-Mobilers Club are active on the forest. Permits and Regulations Snowmobiles must have a current…

Deer Mountain Shelter Site

This is 16' X 16' A-frame shelter that was reconstructed in 2008-09. The shelter offers great views of the surrounding mountains and alpine as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing. FACILITIES: • 2 double bunks for 4 people • Sleeping loft for 4 people • propane stove (bring 1 pound canisters) • Table and benches • Cooking Counter

Deer Mountain Trailhead

The Deer Mountain National Recreation trail is 10.7 miles long. This trail begins at the Deer Mountain trailhead and continues to the Upper Silvis Lake. The trail is composed of natural tread with brief sections of boardwalk. The trail is steep, with many switchbacks and gains two thousand feet of elevation in the first two miles of trail. From the Deer Mtn. shelter to Blue Lake shelter, the trail route is marked…

Deer Park

The Ballinger and Deer Park areas are geared toward OHV use. These areas provide 11 4WD roads, 12 ATV trails, and 14 motorcycle trails. Access to 4WD roads is available to both ATVs and motorcycles, and access to ATV trails is available to motorcycles.

Deer Park #341

From Fourteen Mile Trailhead take Albert Camp Trail #375 through state land for approximately 2 miles to Deer Park Trail #341. Travel through lodgepole pine to an open area with scenic views to the east and west. Trail continues to the west. Deer Park Trail connects with Boundary Trail #533 and Clutch Creek Trail #343 just north or Irongate Trailhead. The trail is usually snowed in until July.

Deer Park Campground

Deer Park Campground is conveniently located near access to the many trails in the Cloud Peak Wilderness.

Deer Park Guard Station - Rental Cabin

The Deer Park Rental cabin was originally established as Deer Park Ranger Guard Station in 1913, and a cabin was built here in 1917. This cabin, along with many others in Boise National Forest, was replaced in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Deer Park Cabin looks much the same today as it did in the 1930s. The cabin received an upgrade in 2018. The cabin is available from mid-May through late…

Deer Pass Trailhead

The Deer Pass Trailhead is a mid-point for the Lime Kiln Trail. There is a large parking lot that was built for horse-trailer parking; other amenities at the trailhead include a toilet and an information kiosk. You will find the trailhead less than a quarter mile south of Hwy 89A on FR89B. (Forest Road 89B is directly across Hwy 89A…

Deer Point Campground

This boat-in campground offers a floating dock with an eight boat capacity. There are five tent sites available, five picnic tables, five fire rings, and two toilets. Deer Point campground provides protection from down-lake winds but no protection from up-lake winds. Accessible year-round. Lake Chelan Boat-in and Drive-to Campground Guide…

Deer Ridge #846

This trail begins in the Forest, enters the Park at 3.5 miles and ends in alpine meadows within Olympic National Park (pets not allowed in the National Park). Splendid views of snow-covered peaks in the Olympics are frequent at the higher elevations. 5.2 miles in length, grade is moderate to steep, 35% maximum. The trail passes through

Deer Ridge Lookout

Deer Ridge Lookout, perched on a 40 foot timber frame, boasts excellent views of the Purcell mountain ranges of Northern Idaho, Canada and Montana. Located 24 miles northeast of Bonners Ferry, guests can enjoy magnificent scenery, hiking and wildlife watching. The lookout can be accessed by car and the gravel road to the lookout is well maintained. Natural Features:  The Lower Kootenai River Area (Bonners…

Deer River Dispersed Camping

Those interested in dispersed camping on Cut Foot Sioux Lake may boat to any one of twenty designated dispersed campsites along the shoreline. All of these sites have wilderness latrines and campfire ring. Some also have picnic tables. Campers must set up in one of these designated campsites on Cut Foot Sioux Lake. Watch for camping markers next to the sites.…

Deer Run Campground

Deer Run Campground is a small campground that is located in the beautiful Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area on the Ashley National Forest. Deer Run is situated among juniper, pinyon pine and sagebrush above Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Shade is limited and the reservoir is not visible from the campground. A resident deer herd gives this site its name.

Deer Springs Interpretive Site

Deer Springs Interpretive Site.

Deer Valley Campground

Dry camp, bring water. No garbage service provided.

Deer Valley/ Stevenot Camp Trailhead

This trail follows the Deer Valley OHV trail for about a mile before veering off to the left. In the fall this trail is mostly used by hunters. Elevation: 7096Lat/Long: 38.539014, -119.896799

Deerfield Lake Loop Trailheads (Trail #40L)

This 10 mile trail encircles Deerfield Lake. From Reynolds Prairie you'll have great views of the lake.  To the south, the trail winds through areas of tall pines and small meadows. This trail can be accessed from four trailheads: Custer Trail Trailhead, North Shore Trailhead, Hill Top Trailhead and the Gold Run Trailhead.

Deerfield Reservoir Complex

Fish Your National Forest Deerfield Reservoir is located 20 miles west of Hill City, SD. The Bureau of Reclamation manages the dam and water. Castle Creek flows into and out of the reservoir and provides additional fishing opportunities. Ice fishing, snowmobiling and ice skating are popular winter sports here. The complex has three campgrounds, two picnic areas and the Deerfield Lake Loop Trail (Trail…

Deerfield Trailheads (Trail #40)

The Deerfield Trail is a 23 mile trail connecting the Deerfield Reservoir to the Centennial Trail. Between the Dougherty and Silver City Trailheads, you will wind through the deep canyons along both Slate Creek and Rapid Creek, crossing over 30 bridges.   

Deerhead Campground

Deerhead Campground offers 19 sites and is very close to the Village of Cloudcroft. Access to the Rim Trail (T105) trailhead is just across the street. Tables, fire rings, pedestal grills parking spurs, toilets, central garbage depository are all available at this campground.  (Sacramento District Camping Brochure

Deerhorn Campground

This small campground offers fishing, exploring, nature watching and hunting opportunities in the Middle Fork John Day River State Scenic Waterway.  The campground is busiest during late summer and hunting season. 

Deerlick Springs Campground

This campground has 13 sites and vault toilets. Trailers are not recommended.  There is no water so please bring enough for your trip.

Dekkas Rock Day Use Area

The Dekkas Rock Day Use and Picnic area is located on Gilman Road about 11 miles east of Interstate 5 on Gilman Road between the Hirz Bay Campground and the Dekkas Rock Group Campground. This picnic area provides access to the Hirz Bay Trail.