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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 6541 - 6570 of 17629

Hanan Coffeepot Trailhead

Provides access to: Hanan Trail #142. The trailhead is located one hour southwest of Paisley, Oregon and sits at 6820 feet in elevation. The historic Hanan Trail #142 accesses roadless country between Coffeepot Springs and the confluence of Boulder Springs with the Sycan River. The trail cuts through a range of environments including stands of mature mixed conifer, open upland meadows, scab-rock flats, aspen groves…

Hanan Sycan Campground/Trailhead

Provides access to: Hanan Trail #142 which is open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The scenic Hanan Trail accesses roadless country between Coffeepot Springs and the confluence of Boulder Springs with the Sycan River. The trail cuts through a range of environments including stands of mature mixed conifers, open upland meadows, scab-rock flats, aspen groves, rim rocks, and dense forests of lodgepole…

Hancock Campground

​Located at the western end of the scenic Kancamagus Highway, this campground serves as an excellent place to start your White Mountain adventure. The nearby Lincoln Woods Visitor Center is the jumping off point for numerous hiking trails leading into the Pemigewasset Wilderness; the Kancamagus Highway is an extremely popular scenic byway with numerous hiking, picnic, and swimming spots; and the town of Lincoln…

Hancock Lakes

High clearance 4-wheel drive recommended. Upper and Lower Hancock lakes are located south of the historic townsite of St. Elmo. The route to the lakes follows the Denver, South Park and Pacific railroad grade to the site of Hancock. Hancock was a boom town that boasts a population of 1,500 in the 1880's. The railroad and nearby mines employed rough and ready miners and railroaders who plied the line between St…

Hancock Notch Trailhead

A pavillion picnic area and interpretive panels are available at the site. Hancock Notch trailhead accesses the Hancock Notch trail, which with the Cedar Brook and Hancock Loop trails provide the easiest and most popular route to Mt. Hancock.

Hancock Pass/FSR 295

This historic pass is located south of the town of St. Elmo. Forest Service Road 295 travels south from County Road 162 just outside of St. Elmo. The road was once the railbed for the Denver, South Park and Pacific railroad that traveled through the Alpine Tunnel (elevation 11,523 feet) to the gold mines of the Gunnison district. Hancock Pass was a wagon and mule route over the Continental Divide. The pass drops…

Hand Lake Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Hand Lake Cutoff Hand Lake Trail #3513 Scotty Way Trail #4345 See trail pages for more information.

Handcart Campground

TEMPORARILY CLOSEDOff Park County Route 60, from US Hwy 285, the Handcart campground is surrounded by lodgepole pine trees. The campground has 10 campsites for TENT CAMPING ONLY. All dates are weather dependent. Dates of operation below are dates visitors may expect full service. The area also has an extended season when services such as water, trash or a host may not be available during the…

Handkerchief Lake

Handkerchief  Lake is a primitive campground that features 3 walk-in campsites with picnic tables and one vault toilet.  The lake offers a good fishing opportunity- float tubes are the only recommended watercraft as there is a short hike from the road to the lake.  The campground is 38 miles south of Hungry Horse on the west-side Hungry Horse Reservior…

Handsome Lake Boat Access Campground

This small rustic campground is located on the east bank of the Allegheny Reservoir just north of Sugar Bay. It is accessible by boat (Allegheny Reservoir) or hiking trail (North Country National Scenic Trail with connections to the Tracy Ridge Trail System). The closest boat launch is Roper Hollow directly across the reservoir on the west bank and Kinzua Wolf Run Marina approximately 5 miles south near State Route…

Hang Glider TR 719

Hang Glider trail is 1.4 miles in length. It is rated as Difficult. It is blazed with Salmon blazes. Currently the last 0.4 mile section of the trail is closed. This is the section that leads to the overlook. The rest of the trail remains open.

Hanging Dog Recreation Area

Hanging Dog Campground will not re-open. For more information see this news release. Day use facilities on Hiwassee Lake remain open. Just five miles from Murphy, N.C., Hanging Dog Recreation Area is a great destination for a scenic drive or for a day outing with family and friends. Get in the Water.  Hanging Dog Recreation Area offers…

Hanging Lake TH #1850

Anticipated reopening: July 1, 2025 The Hanging Lake Trail is closed for public safety. Crews will resume construction of bridges and a boardwalk when spring weather allows.  Hanging Lake In 2021, severe debris flows damaged the Hanging Lake Trail. Reconstruction and repair of the trail began May 1, 2024. Access to Hanging Lake…

Hanging Rock Day Use Area

Hanging Rock Picnic Area is named for the large rock outcrop formed millions of years ago from seismic activity along the Hunters Valley fault. Fossils are visible in the large boulders strewn across Little Stony Creek. The Hanging Rock Picnic Area also serves as the eastern trailhead for the Little Stony National Recreation Trail.

Hanging Rock OHV System

The Hanging Rock area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This system has 26 miles of trail available for off-highway vehicle, mountain bike, and hiking use. These trails wind through an area strip-mined in the 1960's and 1970's. Much of the upland area was badly scarred, and some areas are left with steep slopes providing challenging…

Hanging Rock Raptor Observatory

A one-mile hike from the Hanging Rock parking area will take you to the raptor observatory, which is currently closed.  The day use area and trail are open.

Hanging Rock Trailhead

This trailhead is part of the Hanging Rock OHV Trail System. The Hanging Rock area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This system has 26 miles of trail available for off-highway vehicle, mountain bike, and hiking use. These trails wind through an area strip-mined in the 1960's and 1970's. Much of the upland area was badly scarred, and some…

Hanging Tree Sno-Park

This Sno-Park offers groomed snowmobile trails and five parking spaces. See Washington State Parks Winter Recreation website.

Hankinson Hills Campground

Enjoy a night under the stars on the prairie at Hankinson Hills Campground, located three miles northwest of Hankinson, North Dakota. Click here for a map of the Hankinson Hills Campground and Trail. Hankinson Hills Campground has two camping loops. One camping loop, with six campsites, allows campers to have horses and the…

Hanna Campground

Adjacent to Spearfish Creek Hanna Campground is adjacent to the spruce-lined east Spearfish Creek and has 13 sites available during the regular season. The campground is within the Spearfish Canyon management area, but not located directly within the Canyon proper. The drive in side of the campground for RV's and trailers is closed for the season but there are walk-in tent sites that are open and…

Hanna Flat Family Campground

Tucked away down a winding dirt road and under towering Jeffrey pine trees, the Hanna Flat campground offers an escape for visitors who want a more primitive camping experience that still offers many amenities. Despite being located only two miles off CA Highway 38, north of the town of Fawnskin, Hanna Flat provides campers with solitude, fresh pine-scented air, and cool star-filled nights. This is a great…

Hanna Nature Trailhead

Hanna Nature trail is approximately 1 mile loop that begins and ends at Hanna campground. It winds through the pines and takes you to a scenic view point above the campground.

Hannagan Campground

At 9,100 feet, Hannagan campground is one of the highest campgrounds in Arizona. Being so high up, you might suspect that the weather is cool at Hannagan campground. It is! In fact, it is deliciously cool while everywhere else is hot. You might also suspect that the surroundings are alpine. Right again! High country tree species such as Colorado Blue and Engelmann spruce, subalpine and corkbark fir and quaking…

Hannagan Meadow Recreation Area

Hannagan Meadow Recreation Area is a high-country four-season sporting paradise for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Historic Hannagan Meadow Lodge Rustic campgrounds Access to the Blue Range Primitive Area Breathtaking views from the edge of the Mogollon Rim Hunting, fishing, and winter trails Hannagan Meadow is currently the highest point in Arizona to be inhabited throughout the entire year. History of…

Hannagan/Aker Lake Trailhead

**NOTICE** The area where this trailhead is located has been severely affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. The area is currently open to public use and entry - HOWEVER trails may not have been recently assessed or maintained for hazards associated with the fire, so plan your trip accordingly.

Hannegan Pass Road 32

Hannegan Pass Road is a good multi-use snow-play area when snow levels are low enough. The road is often groomed for cross-country skiers and is popular for snowshoers. It doesn’t gain too much elevation and is appropriate for children. From the Shuksan Picnic Area head up the Hannegan Pass Road and enjoy views of the North Fork Nooksack River, Mt. Shuksan and adjacent forested hillsides. Travel for 1.4 miles before…

Hannegan Trailhead

Hannegan Pass Trailhead will be CLOSED Wednesday August 21, 2024 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.For Unmanned Aerial System (UAS/”drone”) mapping to support road repair/reroute analysis and planningIntermittent access to trail and trailhead will be allowed when UAS is not in the airContingency Closure Friday, August 23, 2024, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.if weather or technical issues prevent finishing the project on Wednesday Provides access to:…