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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 6391 - 6420 of 17629

Grizzly Ridge Meadow

This is dispersed camping area.

Grizzly Ridge Yurt

Grizzly Ridge Yurt is located approximately 20 air miles north of Vernal, Utah. It provides year-round primitive lodging for forest visitors. The yurt is open for reservations all months except November, April and May. Natural Features: The yurt is situated in a small clearing surrounded by pines and aspens that provide some shade. From the deck, guests are awarded beautiful views toward Red Fleet Reservoir and…

Grizzly Trailhead

Primitive trailhead with access to south end of motorized Grizzly-Helena Trail as well as Mount Zirkel Wilderness.

Groom Creek (Bouldering)

South of Prescott via the Senator Highway.

Groom Creek Area

Located in the cool pines of central Arizona, Groom Creek offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: camping, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, bouldering, and horseback riding.  Groom Creek area day use sites and trails are open year-round; campgrounds are open from May 1 to October 31 and closed during the winter.  Scroll down (below the recreation map) to learn more about…

Groom Creek Equestrian (307) Trailhead

Ample parking with turn-around for horse trailers. Provides access to: Loop Trail #307 and Spruce Mountain View photos on Flickr Facilities No drinking water 2 vault toilets No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Groom Creek Equestrian Trail #307 Trailhead

    With plenty of room for parking and trailer turn-around, this site has a vault toilet, but no water. View photos on Flickr

Groom Creek Horse Camp

Equestrian campers will find Groom Creek Horse Camp seven miles south of Prescott, Arizona at an elevation of 6,400 feet. The ponderosa pine setting, nearby trails and limited equestrian camping opportunities make this a popular destination. NOTICE: Forest Order #03-09-03-24-07 requires that all campers using the Groom Creek Horse Camp be accompanied by trail-riding livestock (horses and/or mules).  Each…

Groom Creek Schoolhouse Group Picnic Site

Built in 1902, this historic schoolhouse and adjacent picnic area may be reserved in advance for groups of up to 50 people. Visitors without reservations may utilize outdoor accommodations when groups are not present. This site is also home to the Prescott Sunrise Lions' Club Nature Trail, a unique interpretive trail that is accessible to wheelchairs and…

Groomed Snow Routes in the St. Joe Area

Several miles of roads are groomed on the St. Joe Ranger District in partnership with the Shoshone and Benewah County Groomer Boards and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.  A few of these routes connect to adjacent areas such as the Silver Valley or Elk River.  Conditions and grooming schedules vary depending on weather, road plowing and timing of snowmobile events. …

Gros Ventre Entrance Interpretive Site

The Gros Ventre Entrance Interpretive Site is located on the Gros Ventre Road, where visitors leave Grand Teton National Park and enter into the Bridger-Teton National Forest. It is located adjacent to the Gros Ventre River, on a gorgeous stretch that is great for fishing, swimming, and wildlife viewing. The site itself is a kiosk with area information and maps. This site is a drive through pull off and can…

Gros Ventre Geological Site

The Gros Ventre Geological Site is a large paved parking area directly below the famous Gros Ventre Landslide which formed Slide Lake, and is the direct access to the Gros Ventre Geological Trail #4073. It is located directly off the Gros Ventre Road out of the town of Kelly. Several large informational panels provide historical accounts and pictures of the landslide, which are the only facilities located on site.…

Gros Ventre Wilderness

      The Gros Ventre Wilderness is a gem in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.  The Wilderness provides critical habitat for many species of wildlife, hosts the headwaters of multiple Wild and Scenic Rivers and offers miles and miles of trails to wander for years via horseback or foot.  In addition, the Gros Ventre Wilderness is famous for it's incredible geological features, from alpine…

Grotto Falls Trailhead

Sitting just off the road, this trailhead offers a perfect creek-side spot for a picnic before or after a hike to Grotto Falls. Provides access to: Grotto Falls Trail #1503 Amenities Picnic tables No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Grottos Day Use #2180

A popular family area for picnicking and exploring with waterfalls, large boulders and rock formations, an ice cave and numerous short trails. WARNING: HIGH WATER DURING THE SPRING RUNOFF CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS!

Ground Hog Rock Crawl and OHV Play Area

A cooperative agreement between Central Oregon's Combined Off Highway Vehicle Operations (COHVOPS) and the Deschutes County 4-Wheelers of Bend Oregon made this play area a reality in 2006. Complete with a rock crawling pit and large gravel mounds which are remnants of the old rock quarry; this play area has something for every OHV enthusiast. In addition to all this, Groundhog also makes for a convenient staging…

Groundhog Creek TR 315

This trail follows Groundhog Creek for most of its length. Just below the Appalachian Trail shelter the trail crosses an old road. Water is available along the trail and at the shelter. Offers 9.5 mile loop: Combine with Groundhog Creek, Rube Rock and Appalachian trails. Total Length: 2.3 miles Total Elevation Change: 1,160 feet Degree of Difficulty: Moderate Beginning Point: Appalachian Trail Ending Point: Rube…

Groundhog Stock Dr. (634)

The Groundhog Stock Dr. trail is 13.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 637 - Cross Mtn.tr. and ends at Forest Road 611 - Groundhog Rd. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Backpacking, Horseback Riding

Grouse Blinds - McKelvie

One or two blinds are set up each spring for visitors to watch prairie grouse on their leks.  Depending on the year and location, the lek could be of sharptail grouse or prairie chickens.  It's truly a sight to see - worth getting up early for.

Grouse Campground

Grouse Campground is situated along the shore of Goose Lake, among an Engelmann Spruce and Lodgepole Pine forest at an elevation of 6,350'. Each of 21 sites includes a picnic table and fire ring. There is typically a volunteer camp host and potable water available on site.    12 sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while another nine sites can be reserved up to six…

Grouse Creek Group Site

Located along Grouse Creek, near the Chiwawa River, 13.5 miles away from the former Lake Wenatchee Ranger Station. Grouse Creek Group Campground can accommodate up to 70 guests and is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and accessible vault toilets.  Reservation Required

Grouse Creek Trailhead #852

Grouse Creek Trail #852 starts at the confluence of Grouse Creek and Vermilion River and ends approximately halfway up the Grouse Creek drainage on FSR 207. The trail crosses the Vermilion River at the lower trailhead. The crossing is challenging most times of the year.

Grouse Gap Picnic Area

Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter. It has a covered pavilion enclosed on 2 sides with a central wood burning fireplace. There is one picnic table, restrooms and good parking. The pavilion looks out over the Klamath National Forest with views to Mt Shasta. This shelter is also used by through hikers on the PCT.

Grouse Gap Sno-Park

Grouse Gap Sno-Park is located near the summit of  Mt. Ashland, and is the access point to the Mt. Ashland Southside (Grouse Gap) Nordic Ski Trail System. A popular place starting place for snowshoers and crosscountry skiers, Grouse Gap Sno Park is located at the far end of the Mt. Ashland Ski Area parking lot. KNOW…

Grouse Group Picnic Site

This picnic site is available on a first come first serve basis and is located within the Grouse Campground. The picnic site is located on the banks of Goose Lake next to the boat ramp and has fire grills, tables and a nearby CXT restroom.  This is a non-fee picnic site.

Grouse Lake

Species present: A few Rainbow, but mostly Brook Trout. Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. Date of usual ice out: July 1 (5,900' elevation). Access trails: This lake is located in Section 15, T38N, R6W. Access is via the Highland Lakes Road (38N21) which leaves Interstate 5 at the Gibson Interchange. At the interchange, go south on the frontage road about 0.75 mile, and take 38N21 to the…

Grouse Lake #423

Trail Length: 1.3 miles. This is a fine hike for almost anyone, the walk is enjoyable with only a few steep sections. The trail travels through a birch glade most of the way, emerging occasionally onto a talus slope.

Grouse Lake TH #2127

The Grouse Lake trail begins near the town of Minturn and ends at Grouse Lake: The trail rises through aspen, pine, spruce, and fir. All the steeper sections are short. Cross water six times as you climb through a series of meadows before a final climb brings you into the Holy Cross Wilderness and to Grouse Lake at the foot of Grouse Mountain. The lake is in a meadow surrounded by forest.  

Grouse Loop - Hart-tish Park Trailhead

Provides access to:  Grouse Loop Trail #941 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit Drinking water Flush toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Grouse Loop Trailhead

  Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out