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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 7471 - 7500 of 17629

Interstate

Interstate is part of the Kelly Motorized Trail System and Munds Park Trail System. The Kelly Motorized Trail System is south of Flagstaff, Arizona, south of Lake Mary Road (opposite the Skunk Canyon, Fay Canyon,…

Interstate 80

The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor.  The main travel corridors are:  Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.    Interstate 80 Interstate 80 bisects the forest and is one of the primary corridors to…

Interstate 90 Mountains to Sound Greenway

Travel east on Interstate 90 to Snoqualmie Pass, where a multitude of recreational possibilities await you. Don't miss downhill skiing at Snoqualmie Pass. Hike for endless miles in the awe-inspiring Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Mountains to Sound GreenwayDrive Interstate 90 east from Seattle to Snoqualmie Pass, stopping along the way to fish for trout in the Snoqualmie River, or meander along the Asahel Curtis Nature…

Inyo Craters

The Inyo Craters are three north-south-aligned phreatic (steam) explosion craters on the summit and south flank of Deer Mountain.  Deer Mountain is an approximately 115,000-year-old rhyolite dome in the west moat of the Long Valley Caldera that was erupted from the residual Long Valley Caldera magma.  The two southernmost craters average about 660 ft in diameter and are about 200 ft deep.  They both…

Inyo Craters from Sawmill Cutoff Road

Trail B 6 miles - 9.6 km (one way) Intermediate The two southern most Inyo Craters are open pits in a forested area that are about 600 feet across and 100 to 200 feet deep, each with small ponds covering their floors.  A quarter mile north of these is another Inyo explosion pit on top of Deer Mountain.  The trails can be accessed from the Sawmill Cutoff Road trailhead.  RIDING INSIDE THE CRATERS…

Inyo Craters Trailhead

 There are several multi-use trails near Deer Mountain and Inyo Craters.  Link to additional area information for Inyo Craters

Inyo Mountains Wilderness

The Inyo Mountains are a north-south trending desert mountain range between the Owens Valley to the west, and Death Valley National Park to the east. The 198,360 acre Inyo Mountains Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1994, and is jointly administered by the U.S. Forest Service (73,300 acres in the northern portion of the range) and the Bureau of Land Management (125,060 acres in the southern portion of the…

Iris Meadow Campground

Against aspens and willows, the 14 campsites at this family campground surround a small meadow, while wild irises bloom in the late spring. Known for it's peaceful nature, some campsites are located along the rushing sounds of Rock Creek.

Irish Canyon Snowmobile Trailhead

This winter time parking lot provides access to the southern end of the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail. It is 16 miles east of Boulder, just off of a plowed road. Bear in mind the trail is ungroomed to Blutcher Creek Safety Shelter.

Irish Wilderness

The 16,277-acre Irish Wilderness is a dense forest of oaks and hickory that was designated in 1984. Here you'll find sinkholes, disappearing streams that reappear downstream, and Whites Creek Cave, (please note that Whites Creek Cave is closed to the public). Wilderness Area History In the mid 1800’s a Catholic priest dreamed of a place where Irish immigrants could escape the oppression of urban life in St. Louis.…

Irish-Taylor Trailhead

Tucked away in stands of pine within the Cascades of Central Oregon, the Irish and Taylor Lakes area is lovely and often quieter than other, more easily accessible lakes on the forest. This area has hiking, dispersed camping, fishing, and water recreation opportunities. Mosquitoes are plentiful here - be prepared! Visitors will first pass Taylor Lake on the left and Irish Lake second,…

Iron Bog Campground

This campground has 21 campsites with a maximum length trailer size of 35 foot. Seven sites are located along Iron Bog creek and the rest are out in the open sage-brush. There is one hand pump (during summer months) and two accessible restrooms. Four campsites have shade-awnings. Non-reservable campground with a $10.00/night fee. Hitching rail available outside of the campground, no horses…

Iron Canyon Reservoir

Species Present: Rainbow and Brook Trout. Seasons: Open all year. Directions: From Interstate 5, take Highway 299 East (exit #680) 35 miles to Big Bend Road (County Road 7M11). On Big Bend Road, drive 17 miles to the town of Big Bend, then 5.5 miles to Iron Canyon. Caution is advised for all drivers once leaving Highway 299E due to intermittent heavy logging truck traffic. Camping: Deadlun Campground has 30 camping…

Iron City Campground

Iron City Campground is located within the Chalk Creek Canyon, which is one of the valley's most popular areas, offering access to many ATV trails. This is a small campground with 15 campsites. It is located near the historic townsite of St. Elmo. The Iron City cemetery is located on the east end of the campground. An interpretive sign at the entrance to the cemetery provides information on the early settlers and…

Iron Creek (Horse Camp)

The Ideal Setting for Horseback Riders Located 13 miles outside Custer, South Dakota, Iron Creek (Horse Camp) offers a secluded setting for guests seeking recreation and relaxation in the Hell Canyon Ranger District within the Black Hills National Forest. The camp is adjacent to Iron Creek and surrounded by ponderosa pine forests. Horse enthusiasts will find this site ideal for exploring nearby Black Elk…

Iron Creek Campground

Iron Creek Campground is composed of 9 campsites alongside Iron Creek located in a lodgepole pine overstory to the south-west of Stanley. All sites are first-come, first-serve. Iron Creek trailhead and Alpine Way trail are located nearby for access into several lakes and creeks including Alpine lake, Sawtooth lake, Goat lake, Trail Creek lakes and the McGown lakes th the beautiful…

Iron Creek Campground

Iron Creek Campground is easily accessible for campers and provides good facilities Located in the Black Range Mountains off New Mexico State Highway 152, starting at San Lorenzo and ending in Hillsboro. This is a mountain road with beautiful scenic sites at every curve. Watch for rocks on the road.

Iron Creek East Trailhead (Trail #15)

There are 3 Iron Creek Trailheads. Iron Creek East, Iron Creek West and Iron Creek, which is located in Custer State Park south of Iron Creek Campground. Just outside the southern edge of the Black Elk Wilderness, this is an excellent trail for mountain bikers. Iron Creek East Trailhead has a small parking area, along with a bulletin board with information and maps available to the public.

Iron Creek West Trailhead (Trail #15)

There are 3 Iron Creek Trailheads. Iron Creek East, Iron Creek West and Iron Creek, which is located in Custer State Park south of Iron Creek Campground. Just outside the southern edge of the Black Elk Wilderness, this is an excellent trail for mountain bikers. Iron Creek West Trailhead is located down a narrow and winding road not suited for trailers. A bulletin board is on site with information…

Iron Gate Campground

Important Note: The campground is OPEN to the public but visitors may encounter a closed gate on Forest Road 223 before the campground. This gate is for livestock management. Please feel free to enter through the gate but close it again once you pass through. Thank you for your cooperation. Located above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Campground is an excellent spot to access the Pecos Wilderness for day hiking and…

Iron Gate Trailhead

Important Note: During the open season (roughly April through November), the campround and trailhead are OPEN to the public but visitors may encounter a closed gate on Forest Road 223. This gate is for livestock management. Please feel free to enter through the gate but close it again once you pass through. Thank you for your cooperation. This Trailhead is located inside the Iron Gate Campground. Situated above…

Iron Gate Trailhead

  This Trailhead borders the Pasayten Wilderness and the Boundary Trail #533 begins here. Parking for 15 passenger vehicles and 4 horse trailers, an unloading ramp, 2 hitch rails, a bearproof garbage can, and 1 single vault toilet is located at the trailhead…

Iron Gate Trailhead

This Trailhead borders the Pasayten Wilderness and the Boundary Trail #533 begins here. Parking for 8 passenger vehicles and 1 or 2 small horse trailers, unloading ramp, 2 hitch rails, bearproof garbage can, and 2 pit toilets are located at the trailhead. Please self-…

Iron Goat/Martin Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Iron Goat Trail 1074 Martin Creek For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation

Iron Lake Campground

Eight campsites with picnic tables and fire rings are along the shores of this high alpine lake. the campground has piped drinking water and vault toilets but no garbage services are available. The trail from campground leads to more lake fishing, at the Hat Lakes to the south. Carry-down access for non motorized boats to the lakes. The drive in along Salmon River Mountain Road, offers spectacular views of craggy…

Iron Lake Campground

Iron Lake is a unique campground due to its remote location and small size.  It is in an area burned over in the 2007 Ham Lake fire, and visitors can see post fire ecology including uncommon black-backed woodpeckers.  Please stay on trails and roads; burned areas have hazards and forest renewal can be fragile. Fishing for walleye and northern is good.  Blueberries are also abundant in the area. There…

Iron Mine Campground

Iron Mine Campground in nestled in the scenic North Fork Drainage off Highway 35, about 18 miles from Tabiona, Utah. The North Fork Drainage lies on the southern slope of the beautiful Uinta Mountains in northeastern Utah. Visitors enjoy fly-fishing and exploring many local trails. The campground is situated in an aspen forest dotted with subalpine fir, lodgepole pine and spruce near the North Fork Duchesne River at…