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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 5881 - 5910 of 17629

Gem

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Gem Peak Lookout

The gem peak lookout is located in the Cabinet Ranger District, situated above the Clark Fork River Area at the southern end of the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness. The original Gem Peak Lookout was activated in 1921 as a "rag outfit"--a pole platform tent near a 15 foot open-platform tower. Today, the renovated structure includes a 225 square foot cabin atop a 30-foot tower with amenities such as a wood heating…

Gemmill Gulch Picnic Area

Gemmill Gulch can be reached by following Hwy 36 west for 5 miles. Turn north on County Road 302, Wildwood Road. Continue 6 miles to Gemmill Gulch Picnic Area.

Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca (Reyes Creek TH)

Gene Marshall-Piedra Blanca Reyes Creek Trail (22W03) Difficulty: moderate to difficult Length: 17.9 miles SESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness National Recreation Trail System - More information on the NRT system Maps: Tom Harrison - Sespe Wilderness Map…

General Campgrounds & Trailheads

The Mendocino National Forest is one of 18 National Forests in California, and is nearly one million square acres in size. Forest Service employees you are most likely to come in contact with, in campgrounds and recreation areas, are here to protect and maintain all the resources of the National Forest. One of their primary responsibilities is to maintain the recreation values of the Forest and to enhance - whenever…

General Crook Road Interpretive Site

General Crook Road Interpretive Site.

General Hitchcock Campground

This small, sheltered campground is tucked away just off the Catalina Highway, along the rocky streambed that forms the floor of upper Bear Canyon. Campsites are nestled under a canopy of ponderosa pines, junipers and oaks. Some sites are located right along Bear…

Generals Highway

Beginning at Highway 180 in Kings Canyon National Park, this scenic route travels through the Giant Sequoia National Monument and then becomes the travel artery through Sequoia National Park to the community of Three Rivers at Highway 198. This route provides access to the Big Meadows and Eshom areas and also provides access to Tenmile Road, leading to Hume Lake. Forest Service campgrounds, Montecito Lake Resort,…

Geneva Creek Trailhead

The Geneva Creek Trailhead provides access to the Geneva Creek Trail (#697), which travels upstream for approximately 3/4 miles to a junction with the Threemile Trail (#635) at the Threemile Trailhead/…

Geneva Lake TH #1973

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.

Geneva Park Campground

As of June 15, 2020, the water system at this campground is closed until further notice pending repairs. More information regarding this closure is posted at the entrance to the campground in accordance with Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Please ensure you bring enough water to serve your needs for the duration of your trip. At an elevation of 9,815 feet, Geneva Park Campground offers cooler…

Genoa Peak Road 14N32

Genoa Peak Road (14N32) is located on National Forest lands on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe and is typically accessible beginning Memorial Day through Nov. 15, weather permitting. This National Forest Road traverses the Carson Range from north to south and can be reached from Kingsbury Grade on the south end or Spooner Summit to the north. Genoa Peak Road offers miles of hiking and OHV trails with spectacular…

Genoa Trailhead

Generally open May to October as weather and conditions allow.

Gentian Pond Shelter

This 3 sided shelter (and tent platforms) are located at Gentian Pond,along the Appalachian Trail in the Mahoosuc Range. 

Gentry Campground

The campground is set among the ponderosa pines at the base of Gentry Fire Lookout. The campground consists of 5 individual family sites or can be reserved and rented in its entirety as a group site for up to 75 people.

Gentry Creek Falls Hike

The 2.3 mile (each way) Gentry Creek Falls Trail (#51) crosses Gentry Creek approximately 14 times, providing hikers with access to the spectacular Gentry Creek Falls, a double waterfall approximately 60 feet total in a remote forest setting.

Gentry Interpretive Site (minor)

Gentry Interpretive Site (minor)

Geocaching (Forest-wide)

Geocaching Geocaching is an activity where participants seek hidden containers, called caches, using a variety of methods and clues that may include GPS (global positioning system) or other navigational aids. A typical cache may include a memento or prize, or a logbook where the geocacher or locator enters the date the cache was found. Location Geocaching is generally permissible in the Shoshone National Forest.…

Geophysical Sno-Park

Located near Newport, Washington this 6.2 mile groomed sno-park is found at a lower elevation so it is highly encouraged visitors check current groom reports before visiting. Please do not use the groomed trail system unless you are on skis or snowshoes. Never walk on tracks, this can easily ruin the track for other users, and is hard to fix with the groomer. 

Geophysical Trailhead

This is a rolling 6.6 mile trail system that meanders through a Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine Forest offers hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders a chance for a loop trail system.

George D. Aiken Wilderness

This wilderness was named after the late Vermont senator George D. Aiken. He was a strong advocate of preservation and a leader in securing the Eastern Wilderness Act of 1975. The Aiken Wilderness is situated on a plateau rising as high as 2,300 feet. General conditions are wet and marshy as the ground surface of the Aiken Wilderness is covered with a great deal of water. In spring and summer, be prepared for…

George Geary River Access

This access to the Salmon River is designated Day Use Only, no overnight camping. It has a graded gravel ramp to a cobble bar for parking. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. There is limited parking and some shade. There are 2 picnic tables and a vault toilet.

George Geary River Access

This access to the Salmon River is designated Day Use Only, no overnight camping. It has a graded gravel ramp to a cobble bar for parking. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. There is limited parking and some shade. There are 2 picnic tables and a vault toilet.

Georgetown Area

  Under "Find an Area" use the plus sign to the left of the name to drill down to a facility in that area.

Georgia Pass Road (South Fork Swan) TH #355

This 4WD road passes the town site of Parkville, the main mining camp in Summit County during the gold rush of the 1860s. All that remains now of the once bustling town is the cemetery, which can be accessed via a short hike. From Parkville to the summit, stay on the main road because a number of the intersecting roads are dead-ends. The summit is an open, grassy saddle with spectacular views of Mt. Guyot to the…

Gerle Creek Area

  Under "Find an Area" use the plus sign to the left of the name to drill down to a facility in that area.

Gerle Creek Campground

CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored in bear boxes. Location: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 then 24 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3), and 3 miles north on Forest Road 33 to Gerle Reservoir.

German Ridge Recreation Area

The German Ridge Recreation Area includes a campground, a 24-mile multiple use trail, a short hiking trail around a scenic lake, a day use area for swimming and picnicking, and several historic buildings. It was established during the Civilian Conservation Corps days and has long been a popular get-away for people in southern Indiana.

Geyser Pass Trailhead

This is a heavily used trailhead in the summer and fall by mountain bikers and hikers. It is the Whole Enchilada starting point as well as access to the following trails: Manns Peak, Geyser Pass, Haystack Mountain, Moonlight Meadows, and Burro Pass.