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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 4321 - 4350 of 17629

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness

Devil’s Staircase Wilderness was designated in March 2019, making it one of the newest additions to the National Wilderness Preservation System. Devil’s Staircase comprises some of the last remaining old-growth forest in the Oregon Coast Range, consisting of large Douglas fir, cedar, and western hemlock trees. Understory vegetation includes huckleberry, rhododendron, salmon berry, and sword fern. This old-growth…

Devoto Grove Picnic Area & Trailhead

Only 12 miles from the Montana border in northeastern Idaho along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway and All American Road (US Highway 12), visitors can enjoy a break from their travels by taking a stroll on down this accessible interpretive trail and memorial to Bernard DeVoto: a conservationist and historian of the American west.  The Devoto Grove Picnic Area and Trailhead offers visitors 2 loops through…

Dewdrop Campground

Dewdrop Campground is located along Longhouse National Scenic Byway. This 11-acre campground is nestled on the shoreline of Kinzua Bay, which extends southwest from the main body of the Allegheny Reservoir.  Several campsites offer views of the water.

Dewitt Picnic Area

This picnic area is located in the lower part of scenic Logan Canyon right along the Logan River. Visitors enjoy fishing, tubing and exploring local trails.

Dewitt Pond trailhead

Dewitt Pond is one of the access points to the Kaintuck Hollow Trail System; however, it is still about a third of a mile hike from this "trailhead" to where the road is gated and some parking can be found along hte highway nearby.  The Kaintuck Hollow Trail System is south of the Mill Creek Recreation Area.  Sixteen miles of trails lead you through an oak forest, interspersed with hickory, cedar, dogwood…

Dexter Campground

Dexter Campground is located on the northern shore of Twin Lakes Reservoir, adjacent to the Dexter Point Boating Site. The campground offers 11 tent-only sites and eight large recreational vehicle (RV) sites. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets.

Dexter Creek #205

The Dexter Creek Trail #205 begins on Forest Service Road #871 and ends at an intersection with the Cutler Creek Trail #217. As the trail begins to climb, you will pass the Almadi Mine in approximately 0.5 miles and the Old Maid Mine in approximately 0.7 miles. It passes through meadows and forests as it follows the creek. After approximately 1.09 miles the trail forks to the left away from the creek and climbs…

Dexter Park #1953

The trail starts out through a pine forest, then opens up into large meadows on the top. The descent into coal basin travels mostly through aspens and is hard to follow. This trail makes a pleasant day trip to the top to view Coal Basin and back.

Dexter Point Boating Site

This is the boat ramp for Twin Lakes. Located on the north shore of the lake just off of highway 82. Zebra and quagga mussels are a serious threat to Colorado waters. This boating season brings with it mandatory state-certified boat inspections to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species (AIS) in Colorado lakes and reservoirs. The boat ramp is not open year-round; please…

Diablo Campground

Elevation 5800, Diablo Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, in northern California. It is north of the Yuba River and next to Packer Creek. 19 designated campsites with room for trailer and tent camping. Vault toilets and stream water source-purify before drinking. Some sites are not accessible for RVs. Tent only sites are numbes: 4, 5, 7, 13, 15, 16, 18

Diamond

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Diamond Butte Lookout/Cabin

Diamond Butte Lookout is perched atop a 30-foot masonry tower on Diamond Butte at an altitude of 4,245 feet in the Custer National Forest approximately 40 miles from Ashland, Montana. The lookout was moved from its original location of Yeager Butte in 1958 and was an active fire lookout until 2001. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. This vantage point offers the chance to enjoy sunrises,…

Diamond Campground

This campground is an open-setting, with access to trailheads, waterfalls, and canyons. River fishing and hiking are a couple of the recreation activities that are popular in this area.

Diamond Creek #40 Trailhead

Trailhead for Diamond Creek Trail #40 and access into the western portion of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.

Diamond Fork

Winter recreation area.

Diamond Fork Cabin

The Historic Diamond Fork Guard Station is available for rental beginning June 29, 2018. The Guard Station was built in 1933 and is located in Diamond Fork Canyon, just 26 miles from Spanish Fork, Utah. The Guard Station will rent for $50 per night with a 2 night minimum.  It can be rented for up to 7 contiguous days but you can only tie up only 1 weekend during that time.   This rustic Guard Station…

Diamond Fork Youth Forest (DFYF)

The mission statement for the youth forest is "Create an enjoyable and challenging learning environment where youth can discover, gain an awareness and understanding of our natural resources, and have the opportunity to participate in managing those resources."

Diamond Lake

Diamond Lake is the largest lake on the Umpqua National Forest. There is an 11 mile paved bike path around the lake and many hiking trails are available. The Diamond Lake Lodge is nearby, and is located in the Diamond Lake District. For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit…

Diamond Lake

Diamond Lake is the largest lake on the Umpqua National Forest. There is an 11 mile paved bike path around the lake and many hiking trails are available. The Diamond Lake Lodge is nearby, and is located in the Diamond Lake District. For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit…

Diamond Lake Boat Area

A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 77 acre Diamond Lake. Diamond Lake is just south of MN Highway 200. Rainbow trout (stocked by the MN DNR) and crappies are found in this lake.

Diamond Lake Campground

Surrounded by conifer trees along the east shore of mile-high Diamond Lake, this campground offers social lakeshore camping and several more secluded inshore sites. Reservations are required. During the summer season, Diamond Lake is a very popular destination with up to 700,000 visitors a year. There are interpretative ranger activities on the weekends. Expect mosquitoes. There is an…

Diamond Lake Horse Corrals

Diamond Lake Corrals headquarters are reminiscent of an old western town. The corrals are clean and tidy and the horses are reliable. Located about 5 miles north of historic Crater Lake National Park on the shores of Diamond Lake in the high Cascade Mountains of Oregon. There are numerous trails to ride here. You can leave from Diamond lake Corrals, ride up to 7000 feet and experience the …

Diamond Lake Ranger District

Diamond Lake Ranger district boasts multiple recreation opportunities year round, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and fishing, as well as excellent snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Meanwhile, with Umpqua’s tallest mountains, largest lakes, and access to three different wilderness areas, Diamond Lake Ranger Districts is home to some of the best views in Umpqua National Forest.

Diamond Lake Resort

Diamond Lake Resort has evolved from a small fishing lodge built in the 1920s, to a modern family resort that offers year-round service. It is a favorite summer spot for fishing (rainbow trout), hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. In the winter it is known for skiing, snowboarding and tubing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing. All year round it is a wonderful place to take in the beauty of the area. Diamond Lake…

Diamond Lake RV Park

Diamond Lake R.V. Park is north of Crater Lake and Klamath March National Wildlife Refuge and between the snocapped peaks of Mt Thielsen and Mt. Bailey. This setting provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, berry picking, swimming, horseback riding, scenic drives, and picnicking. Boats are available through the Diamond Lake Resort. Nearby access to the…

Diamond Lake South Shore Boating Site

Near the Broken Arrow Campground, the South Shore boating site is a beautiful way to enjoy Diamond Lake. There are also picnic facilities as well as parking to access the John Dellenback Trail. Day use only; no overnight camping allowed. Potable water is not available at this site.

Diamond Lake Trail (#975)

The Arapaho Pass Trail enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness and climbs for 1.2 miles to the Diamond Lake Trail. The Diamond Lake Trail forks left from the Arapaho Pass Trail and drops elevation for a half-mile before crossing the North Fork of Middle Boulder Creek. Diamond Lake is located a mile further uphill from the bridge and scenic waterfall. This stretch of trail is on a northeast-facing slope and holds snow…

Diamond Peak North Trailhead

This trailhead provides access for:  Diamond Peak Trail Diamond Peak Tie Trail Vivian Lake Trail (via Diamond Peak Tie Trail)

Diamond Peak Wilderness: Deschutes

Diamond Peak Wilderness straddles the Cascade Mountains. Diamond Peak was formed as the entire land mass of the Cascades was undergoing volcanic activity and uplift. Great glaciers carved the large volcanic peak and when they receded, the bulk of the mountain remained, with snowfields near the summit and dozens of small lakes surrounding the peak. This 52,611-acre Wilderness spans both the Deschutes and Willamette…