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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 5671 - 5700 of 17629

Fraser Experimental Forest

Established in 1937 by the Forest Service, the Fraser Experimental Forest comprises 23,000 acres. This outdoor research laboratory was first established to study the relationship between forest management and water yield. Today, the Fraser Experimental Forest is a site for research on silviculture, riparian habitats, invasives, insects, soils, and other topics, in addition to water quantity and quality.

Fraser Flat Campground

  Forested site on the South Fork Stanislaus…

Fraser Flat Fishing Pier Day Use

Fraser Flat Day Use Area - Day use sites include tables. 2 accessible fishing piers on the South Fork of the Stanislaus River.  

Fraser River

This is a quaint, 0.8 mile (one-way) paved trail that follows the Fraser River. It is good for walking and road cycling.

Frater Lake

Frater Lake is an 11 acre, 15’ deep lake, known for excellent summer and winter Sno-Park recreation opportunities. History:Frater Lake was named after an early trapper in the area while nearby Lake Leo was name for the son of Claude Sanders, and early surveyor. The warming cabin was built by Forest Service employees and a Senior Citizen Supplemental Employment Program (SCSEP) crew.

Frater Lake #150/Lake Leo #155

The Frater Lake Trail system includes a series of loop trails. The 1.8 Tiger Loop follows the southern and eastern shores of  Frater Lake. A clockwise travel direction is suggested for the steeper 4.8 mile Coyote Loop. The 2.8 Lake Leo Trail and the 1.7 Lions Tail Trail are shorter loops. A picnic area and warming cabin are located near Frater Lake. The cabin is open all year and is available for day use only…

Frater Lake Trailhead / Sno-Park

Frater Lake Trailhead is a Day Use ONLY area. With a wonderful short looping trail system and a Cabin for day use only 1/2 mile from the trailhead.  Lots of wildlife can be seen on and around the lake.  Provides access to: Frater Lake Trail #150/Lake Leo Trail #155 ,…

Frazier Campground

Located near the headwaters of Frazier Creek, this campground offers a calm setting among tall grasses and large ponderosa pine trees. There are ten campsites within this facility and each offers a picnic table, fire pit/grill and variously sized parking spurs. Most recreational vehicles or cars with trailers should not have trouble parking in the campsites here. Nearby Forest Service Road 58 provides access to the…

Frazier Campground & Trailhead

This campground serves as the northern gateway to the Winom-Frazier Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) trail system, with over 100 miles of trail to ride.  It features 20 campsites and 4 accessible vault toilets.  There is a large day-use picnic shelter near the campground entrance.  Trailhead parking and an interpretive sign is located in the upper loop of the campground, near…

Frazier Group Campground

Located on central Arizona’s largest lake. Several miles hiking trails are accessible from the site. One 100-person group site with ramada, grills, picnic tables, group-fire ring, horse corrals and tanks.

Frazier Horse Camp

  Several miles of hiking and horse riding trails are accessible from the site. Horses are allowed at this site, and can be ridden south on the Cottonwood Canyon Trail to access the Arizona Trail. There are 11 camp units w/ shade ramadas, fire rings w/ grills, picnic tables, potable water hydrants and a toilet building.

Frazier Mountain Trailhead - 20W03

Forest Development Road 20W03 is also known as OHV Trail 118 on the Mt Pinos Motor Vehicle Guide (OHV Map) Difficulty: easy Length: 6.0 miles Maps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps (Cuddy Valley) The Frazier Mountain Trailhead (elev. 5400 ft.) is located on the west side of Frazier Mountain Road  (8N04) approximately ¾ mile south of Lockwood Valley Road and Forest Service Chuchupate Ranger Station.  There…

Frazier Turnaround Trailhead

There is ample parking for larger rigs at the Frazier Turnaround, which offers views south to Olallie Butte, Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack and the Three Sisters. ALERT: Forest Road 4610-240 to Frazier Turnaround is a rough, primitive, and narrow drive with multiple potholes. High clearance vehicles are strongly advised.    Provides access to: …

Frear Lake Backcountry Campsites

Frear Lake is part of the Timber-Frear Canoe Route.  It has one backcountry site accessible from the lake which is accessed by paddling and portaging from the Whitefish Lake carry down access. For full information on the canoe route, visit the Whitefish Lake Rustic Campground and Timber - Frear…

Fred Burr Trailhead

Fred Burr Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Fred Burr Trail #38, Fred Burr Res, Fred Burr Lake and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilities include a vault toilet, hitching rails and a stock ramp.

Fred's Creek Cabin

Rustic 15' x 18' Pan Abode style cabin with full sleeping loft reached by a staircase; plywood bunks; table and benches; wood stove; cooking counter; deck in front of cabin; capacity 8 persons. Mooring buoy for anchorage. **THIS CABIN IS CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE July 28th - August 6th** Please contact the Sitka Ranger District at 907-747-6671 for more information.

Fred's Creek Mooring Buoy

Located near Fred's Creek Cabin; available on a first-come, first-served basis for boat anchorage. Cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of this mooring buoy.

Fredonyer Parking Area Snowpark

Fredonyer Parking area provides a great launch spot for all winter activities including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

Freedom Point Picnic Area

Freedom Point Pavilion is available for reservations for private gatherings from early June through Labor Day weekend. The pavilion will accommodate up to 50 people, but there are also several tables near the pavilion to accommodate groups larger than 75, with a group maximum of 100 people. It includes picnic tables, barbecue grills and water. There is no electricity to the pavilion, if electricity is needed, please…

Freeman Creek Grove

Handouts: Freeman Creek Grove - President George H.W. Bush Tree (PDF - 228k) Freeman Creek Grove (4,192 acres), also known as Lloyd Meadow Grove, is the largest unlogged grove outside of a National Park. This grove is the easternmost grove of giant sequoias and is considered to be among the most recently established. The sequoias are mainly south of Freeman Creek with…

Freeman Mesa Picnic Site

Freeman Mesa Picnic Site is located on the North shores of Ruedi Reservoir. This is a good location to picnic and to go lake fishing.

Freeman Reservoir Boat Ramp

Freeman Reservoir and campground is not operated or maintained by the Forest Service. All operations fall under Moffat County. This 17-acre reservoir is 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway 13. This reservoir is available for non-motorized boating and fishing. No motor-propelled craft, including electric motors including internal combustion engines, are allowed on the reservoir. The nearby Freeman…

Freeman Reservoir Campground

Freeman Reservoir Campground is not managed or operated by the Forest Service, all operations fall under Moffat County.  This campground is located 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway and is nearby, however seperate from Freeman Reservoir)   Lost Park: Spectacular views, scenic park and access to hiking, horseback trails, motorbike trails and fishing. California Park:…

Freeman Reservoir Picnic Site

Freeman Reservoir Picnic Site is not managed or operated by the Forest Service, all operations fall under Moffat County.  It is located 21 miles north of Craig, CO on U.S. Highway and provides 4 tables with fire rings and is located on the shore of Freeman Reservoir. The reservoir offers fishing and hiking opportunities. No motor-propelled craft, including electric motors are allowed on the reservoir…

Freesoil Trailhead

Going North - Heading north will take you to the Udell Trailhead.  The trail from Udell Trailhead to Freesoil Trailhead traverses the Udell Hills.  After the trail crosses the Little Manistee River, the terrain changes form mixed hardwoods to…

Freezeout Ridge #345

Magnificent 3.7 mile ridge walk or horseback through subalpine forests and meadows. This trail is rated as more difficult. Excellent views of some North Cascades peaks and the Pasayten Wilderness. Take side trips to Tiffany Mountain (Elevation 8,245) and along ridge to Clark Peak (Elevation 7,890). Lots of scenery and wildlife observation opportunities. This trail ties in to the North Summit Trail #369 then…

Freezeout Trailhead

08/12/2024 ***Freezeout Trailhead Reopened: Downed trees Removed*** Freezeout Trailhead is one of the early season routes into the Hells Canyon Recreation Area and Hells Canyon Wilderness due to the low elevation of the saddle. This moderate sized trailhead accommodates trucks with stock trailers and has a stock loading ramp,…

Fremont Campground

ALERT:  1/1/2023 - Temporarily closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal Many oak trees, large sites, hilly area. Some sites are a short distance from the parking spur. Paved roads. Closest dump station is at Cachuma Lake. Access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. Firewood available for $6.00 from campground host. There are 14 …

Fremont Caretaker's Cabin

Caretaker's Cabin is located at the historic Fremont Powerhouse site.  The cozy 2-storied cabin features: two bedrooms upstairs with dressers, 2 twin beds, and 2 full-over-queen bunkbeds; a parlor with 2 futons and end tables; a dining room with a table and chairs to seat 10; a kitchen with refrigerator, electric stove/oven, microwave,…