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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 481 - 510 of 17630

Aspen to Crested Butte via West Maroon TH #1970

ALERTS: • Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.

Aspen Vista Picnic Site

Aspen Vista is a small picnic site just below Aspen Ski Basin.  It also serves as a trail head to the road to Tesuque Peak and the new Alamo Vista Trail to the top of the Santa Fe Ski Hill.

Aspen-Norrie TH #1927

From the trailhead in Twin Meadows, hike west along the creek. The trail is marked with blue metal tags on trees for cross-country skiers. Mt. Yeckel provides a breathtaking view of the Fryingpan River drainage and the Elk range. If you wander around Sawmill Park you will find the remains of an old firewatchers lookout tower and cabin. The trail ends at Sawmill Park, but you can continue all the way to Aspen by…

Aspen-Sopris Ranger District

Aspen-Sopris Aspen-Sopris Ranger District manages five Wilderness areas and the spectacular Maroon Bells Scenic Area. The historic Crystal Mill, Ashcroft ghost town, and the small mining town of Marble are all nearby.

Asphalt Pond

Asphalt Pond is one of several small ponds on the Francis Marion National Forest that provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish. Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity guide.

Astoria Boating Site

Astoria Boat Ramp is the first boat ramp south of Hoback Junction that is available for boat launching. This boat ramp is primitive in design and is primarily used by visitors looking for scenic floating and fishing opportunities. It is generally a quieter boat ramp and provides a great option for putting in on the scenic stretch of the Snake River.

Astrid Lake Area

The Astrid Lake Area has 7 miles of hiking trail, 6 backcountry campsites and a canoe route with 4 interconnected lakes, including Astrid Lake, Maude Lake, Pauline Lake and Nigh Lake. The area provides an opportunity to experience wilderness-style camping without wilderness permits and regulations.   Downloadabe map and information -…

Atalaya - Upper Trailhead

This trailhead starts within a residential area above the lower trailhead near St John's College. 

Atalaya- Lower Trailhead

The trailhead starts near St John's College.

Atascosa #100

This trail appears on most maps as an insignificant, isolated squiggle leading 2.5 miles to the site of where an old fire lookout was prior to its burning down in the Murphey Complex Fire of 2011. As far as trails are concerned, it may be one of the best kept secrets in southeastern Arizona. Some who have come here describe the…

Atascosa Mountains

The Atascosa Mountains are a mountain range in western Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It is sandwiched between the larger Tumacacori Mountains to the north and the Pajarito Mountains to the south. The highest peak is Atascosa Peak at 6,440 feet. Peña Blanca Lake on Ruby Road marks Atascosa's southern border. 

Atáxam Mámta’ash Campground

17 sites. Pacific Crest Trail Access. No Water.  The nearest water can be found at the Warner Springs Gas Station. The Campground name has been changed to Atáxam Mámta’ash "ut-TAH-hoom MUM-tuh-ush" (People's Flat) Campground to honor the descendants of the land.  Temporarily closed due to Arroyo Toad Monitoring. Please contact the Palomar Ranger District for current information. 

Atchison Campground

There are six fire rings and 10 picnic tables. There is a stream with a spring pipe if you continue 2.6 miles east of the campground on the road. The road is nice for hiking and biking because of limited traffic. The campground is full of mature oaks and pines and there is plenty of firewood in the area. 

Athens Ranger District - Athens Area

Located 70 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District is home to the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center. From here you can learn about all that the Wayne National Forest has to offer and plan your trip.

Athens Ranger District - Marietta Area

Located in Marietta, OH, the Marietta Unit serves the southeastern parts of Ohio's Wayne National Forest.  Office Contact Information ​Phone: (740) 373-9055 Address: 27750 Star Route 7, Marietta, OH 45750

Atherton Creek Boating Site

The Atherton Creek Boating Site is the main boating access for Slide Lake, located within the Atherton Creek Campground. It is located at the end of the paved portion of the Gros Ventre Road, where a dirt road leads visitors into the campground or down to the lake. In addition to the boat ramp, there is a small dock extending into the lake, and is a beautiful place for fishing, swimming, or hanging out with family…

Atherton Creek Campground

Atherton Creek Campground is located on Lower Slide Lake. This is a beautiful and quiet camping location where you can quickly and easily get away from the hustle and bustle of Grand Teton National Park and Jackson, but still access those places in less than 30 minutes if you wish. The road access is paved up to the campground and winds through aspen stands with gorgeous views of the Gros Ventre River. Boat and…

Atkinson #624

The Atkinson Trail #624 serves as a connecting route between the Atkinson Bench Trail #622 and the Spring Creek Trail #616.  The Atkinson Trail descends off of a bench near the head of one of the northern forks of the Big Atkinson drainage, crosses two of the southern forks of the Big Atkinson drainage, and then intersects with the Spring Creek Trail on a bench above the Spring Creek drainage.  The trail…

Atkinson Bench #623

The Atkinson Bench Trail #623 is actually what used to be designated as the Campbell Trail, and part of the southernmost portion of the Long Canyon Trail  #621.  The southern trailhead is located off the Spring Creek Truck Trail.  This road descends sharply off the Divide Road at a very steep grade and is likely to be impassable when wet.  The trail contours at a level grade around the head of…

Atkinson Flat Campground

This campground is located along the Chiwawa River, 20 miles from Fish Lake.  There are a total of 11 campsites along the floor of a large glacial carved valley.  Sites are occupied on a first come first served basis.

Atlanta Guard Station - Rental Cabin

The Atlanta cabin is located in the old mining town of Atlanta, Idaho, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. It is part of a historic ranger station compound built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Forest Service in 1933. This compound, known as the Atlanta Ranger Station Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The roads to the cabin are generally well-maintained, although there…

Attitash Ski Area

Attitash Mountain Resort, located in the Mount Washington Valley and considered New Hampshire’s premier year-round vacation area, has consistently ranked amongst the East’s top ten ski resorts for snow, grooming, weather, dining, après ski, off-hill activities and family programs. Offering two distinct mountains, Attitash and Bear Peak, and one of New England’s most advanced snow making systems, Attitash is one of…

Attitash Trailhead

Hikers reach Table Mountain (2,610 ft.) in 1.9 miles, Big Attitash Mountain (2,910 ft.) in 4.7 miles and Moat Mountain Trail in 7.2 miles.

Attlebury Creek Trailhead #779

No motorized vehicles. Attlebury Creek Trail #779 lies in the heart of Trout Creek Roadless Area. The upper end of the trail contains the remnants of an old mining claim and follows an old road up to the Idaho/Montana border. The trail offers alternative “loop” hiking opportunities to people hiking Trout Creek National Recreation Trail #774. The trail crosses Attlebury Creek numerous times. The crossings are…

ATV Bypass 05617

Access from Chamisoso Trailhead. Please consult the  Manzanita Mountains Trail System Map Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed Be courteous to other users, motorized vehicles and bicycles yield to hikers and horses It is…

Atwell Hill Trailhead

This Trailhead provides access to the Apalachian trail.

Au Sable Area

Along the Au Sable River is the Au Sable Special Area, a 10,628 acre area characterized by flat to gently rolling hills with some steep banks along the Au Sable River. This area is located in Iosco and Alcona counties. The Au Sable Special Area stretches the southern end of Alcona Dam Pond (Bamfield Road) to just before Cook Pond on either side of the river. The area is densely forested and inhabited by bald eagles…

Au Sable Loop Campground and Day Use Area

As visitors exit McKinley Road to enter the Au Sable Loop Scenic Overlook,  they will first see a panoramic vista of the National Scenic portion of the Au Sable River. An exemplary setting for wildlife viewing, visitors and campers will see a melding of habitats as…

Au Sable National Scenic River

The Au Sable National Scenic River, is a 23-mile portion of the Au Sable River that stretches from Mio to Alcona Pond. President Ronald Reagan signed the law establishing the segment of river as a National Scenic River on October 4, 1984.  By receiving this designation…

Au Sable River

From Mio Pond to Lake Huron, the Au Sable is primarily managed by the HMNF.  The river is managed in two sections, one from Mio Pond to Alcona Dam Pond, the second from Alcona Dam to Lake Huron.   Au Sable National Wild and Scenic River The Au Sable National Scenic…