Snow-capped peaks, rivers, lakes, wildlife, and trails in this high desert area makes for some of the best recreation in Oregon. Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, biking, boating, and riding are some popular activities in this beautiful place.

Beautiful high lake country of the Deschutes National Forest

Quiet and remote area of the Deschutes National Forest

East side of the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District on the Deschutes National Forest.

Near the beautiful town of Sisters and the Metolius River on the Deschutes National Forest.

Public ownership in this stretch of river is primarily a combination of BLM, USFS land, and three state parks. Most of the public land is included in the Deschutes River Recreation Area within the Crooked River National Grasslands, administered by the Ochoco National Forest. In some spots the river is wadable, and in other areas…

The Deschutes River in this area is a great wild trout stream and nursery for Wickiup's brown trout population as it flows through a flower-bedecked meadowland. This section offers excellent fishing for brook trout to 5 pounds, a growing number of rainbows, and good numbers of browns. This is a popular area for big game and…

The river's beautiful setting, ease of access and relatively shortdriving time from major population centers of the state makes it popular for both daily, weekend, and vacation use. The Deschutes River originates at Little Lava Lake and flows south for approximately 8.4 miles before entering Crane Prairie Reservoir. There are no…

The river runs in mainly one channel throughout this stretch, undercut banks are common, and shorelines lined with pine, bitterbrush, and willow are often highly eroded. Flows vary drastically with the irrigation season. The riverbed of fine sediment becomes sticky mud when exposed during low water. Woody debris in the river is…

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This is a drive through scenic desert country where you'll see colorful canyons, lush oases, picturesque ranches, and out of the way Indian ruins. The route skirts the lower elevations of Arizona's rim country where red rock canyons spill out from under thick basalt flows. The road cuts two of these canyons and offers access to a third along the way. Roadside signs point the way to a number of hiking trails and a…

Desert Creek Campground is a remote camping experience in Nevada, located on Desert Creek. Partial shade provided in campground by Jeffrey and Lodgepole pines. Fishing in Desert Creek for stocked rainbow, brown and brook trout. ATV users can enjoy miles of backroads in this area.  No trash Service -pack out your trash. Fishing, hiking, and off-highway vehicle opportunities. Four wheel drive not needed, but…

The Desert Front OHV Road 3N24 is commonly called "Baldy Mesa" and runs approx 10 miles from the junction of Baldy Mesa OHV Road 3N21 to State Highway 138 in west Cajon valley.

Interpretive site with views over 150 miles of desert. 

Desert View Picnic Site Pets Allowed Yes Fees Adventure Pass Required Hike/Ride Time Full day Difficulty Easy Best Seasons Fall, Spring, Winter Location Located off exit 47 on the I-8, 10.2 miles up Sunrise Highway in the Laguna Mountain area Ranger District Descanso Ranger…

Located in the Cave Creek District about one hour from Phoenix, this 33,500 acre area has approximately 65 miles of open motorized routes that vary in width and challenge. The primary access point is the Wildcat Staging Area located on Bartlett Dam Road approximately 1 mile east of Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek AZ. All routes are two-way travel ranging in technical challenge from easy to very…

Desolation Wilderness is a federally designated wilderness area consisting of 63,960 acres of sub-alpine and alpine forest, granite peaks, and glacially-formed valleys and lakes. Located southwest of Lake Tahoe and north of U.S. Highway 50 in El Dorado County, California. Desolation Wilderness is co-managed by the Eldorado National…

Visit the Detroit Flats Day Use Area for picnicking and other day use activities such as picnicking, kayaking, swimming, boating, and water skiing in Detroit Lake (dependent on water levels).

In the summer months, this 3,500-acre, 9-mile long lake in the Cascades below Mt. Jefferson is a popular recreation area for fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. The U.S. Forest Service and Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation and operate numerous boat ramps, campgrounds and day-use areas around the lake. Two privately owned marinas are located near the town of Detroit. Both…

Detroit Ranger District (US Highway 22) Detroit Ranger District is located in the northern part of the Willamette National Forest, bordering Mt. Hood National Forest and the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. This area is accessible from the west on Highway 22 from Salem, from the east on Highway 22 via Highway 20/126 from the…

The Devil Creek trail is 5.1 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 630 - E. Monument Rd. and ends at Snow Angel Ranch  (private). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

Overview Devil Creek Campground, at 4360-feet elevation, is located 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, Montana, and six miles west of Marias Pass, a high mountain pass located in Glacier National Park. Natural Features: In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, west of the continental divide and just south of the Canadian border, lies the 2.4 million acre Flathead National Forest. Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull…

Fishing

Devil Track Campground is a nicely wooded campground located on the shore of Devil Track Lake.  There are many young pines in the area, making it an excellent spot to look for wildlife.  Devil Track Lake is a rough translation of the Ojibwe name: 'spirit' would probably better capture the concept than 'devil'.  Regardless of the name, the lake is fun to fish. A carry down boat launch and pier are…

Devil's Canyon south of Idaho Spring offers a small network of roads for OHV opportunities. You must enter and leave at the same place. This road crosses several meadows and goes through an area that was burned in a forest fire years ago. The area offers good views of Mount Blue Sky, Devil's Canyon and Chicago Creek. Dispersed camping is also popular.

Amenities: Picnic tables, one vault toilet. No water available. Trailhead for Devils Canyon--San Gabriel Wilderness.

*This trail usually is reachable from July through mid-October (Snow dependent) *In the summer months, hikers and campers should come prepared with a variety of inspect repellant as the mosquitos are exceptionally thick in this area. Difficulty: Moderate to difficult     (although the hike is only 3 miles each way, the elevation change is over 1500’ and has steep switchbacks towards the…

This Cabinet Mountains Wilderness trail follows Goat Ridge from Green Mountain to the upper slopes of Goat Peak (6889’). The section of trail from the end of FSR 2282 to the junction with Bear Paw Trail #923 receives very little use. The section from Bear Paw Trail #923 to the junction with Wanless Lake Trail #924 receives most of the use and offers travelers a loop opportunity when hiking in this area. There are no…