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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 7501 - 7530 of 17629

Iron Mountain #418.1C

The Iron Mountain Trail #418.1C begins at an intersection with the Deep Creek Trail #418 and ends at the headwaters of Deep Creek in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness Area, where wilderness regulation apply. It travels through the Deep Creek drainage, following Deep Creek most of the way. Spectacular views of Iron Mountain, raising 11,413 feet,…

Iron Mountain - Civil Road Trailhead

Trailhead for Iron Mountain Trail #3389 See trail page for more information.

Iron Mountain North Trailhead

Trailhead is located near the Iron Mountain Communications site. Provides access to:  Iron Mountain Trail #1265 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Iron Mountain Picnic Area

The Iron Mountain Picnic Area has ten picnic sites. Restroom facilities are available. The picnic area provides access to the Centennial Trail (Trail #89).

Iron Mountain South Trailhead

Provides access to:  Iron Mountain Trail #1265 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Iron Mountain Trailhead (Trail #16)

The 1.4 mile (one way) Iron Mountain Trail provides beautiful views of the Norbeck Wildlife Preserve and the Black Elk Wilderness. A very unusual feature can be seen from the trail near the Iron Mountain Picnic Ground- follow the signs to "Turtle Rock." There is no water along this trail.

Iron Mountains

Rugged mountain solitude can be experienced throughout this area. Long distance backpacking, trout fishing and the shortest tunnel in the world are a few features you can find here. The Osborne Farm offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.). From there, take a multi-day backpack trip along the A.T. and Iron Mountain Trail.  Try your hand at…

Iron Mtn Trailhead

The trail is across the road from the parking area and accesses Iron Mountain summit (2,726 ft.) in just 0.9 miles and 800 feet of elevation gain. Beyond the summit another 0.7 miles hikers can also access the south cliffs.

Iron Phone Junction Campground

This area has four campsites with fire rings, hitching rails, and no feed bunks provided.

Iron Ridge Campground

This newly renovated family campground is located on a ridge on the east side of Lake Vesuvius and accesses Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area facilities by a hiking trail. The campground has a total of 32 campsites (21 RV sites and 11 tent sites).  There is water available at all sites and electricity at nearly half of the sites. Electric is available at all but 11 sites (sites 23-34).

Iron Ring Picnic Site

This day-use site is located adjacent to the clear waters of the Illinois River, and has parking to accommodate 3 vehicles for the 2 day-use sites. Facilities No picnic tables No fire pit No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Iron River Ranger District

Iron River is located in Iron County, in the western portion of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, just seven miles from the Wisconsin border. The border is shared with the Nicolet National forest. The Iron River Ranger District is 138,000 acres in size. Recreation opportunities include two camping for fee campgrounds and two rustic campgrounds. Three wilderness areas are located on adjacent districts. The area's climate…

Iron Spring Interpretive Site

Iron Spring was an important water stop for travelers on the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Depending on the season or weather conditions, several different routes to the spring were used. Between 1861 and 1871 Iron Spring was also used as a stage coach station. Trail ruts are still visible just west of the parking lot.

Iron Springs

Recreational opportunities that can be reached via Iron Springs Road include: OHV riding, OHV camping, horse riding, mountain biking, and hiking.  Granite Basin Recreation Area, which offers camping and picnicking opportunities, is also reached via Iron Springs Road.

Iron Springs Campground - Ouray RD

Iron Springs Campground has 8 campsites for tents and small contained trailers. This campground is located on the Uncompahgre Plateau, with popular activities such as off-highway vehicle trail riding, mountain biking and big game hunting. The campground has a vault restroom.

Iron Springs Connector

Iron Springs Connector is part of the Munds Park Trail System. The motorized trail system in the Munds Park area traverse a landscape dominated by mixed conifer forest, lichen covered volcanic rocks, and high desert cactus. Intermittent viewpoints offer vistas of the nearby San Franciso Mountains to the north.…

Iron Springs Day Use

Wooded roadside setting on stream near historic springs.

Iron Springs Road #42

This trail begins at Iron Springs and ends at Brushy Ridge Junction. It generally follows a gradual climb with some dips from the Forest boundary to Brushy Ridge on the Iron Springs Road. The longest consistent hill climb is from the Big Springs Campground turn off heading toward Brushy Ridge. A map of the area can be found here. 

Iron Springs Trailhead

***Note: Temporary Trail Closures During APS Powerline Rebuild in Spence Basin; Intermittent closures to occur through June 2024; News release dated 2/21/24:  www.fs.usda.gov/detail/prescott/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1165613***  Iron Springs Trailhead provides access to trails in the Spence Basin Trails System that…

Iron Springs/Jerome Canyon

Recreation opportunities include hiking, horse riding, OHV riding, and mountain biking.  Trail markers will be added to the map as time allows, and more detailed information will be added to each trail's web page.  Trails in the area include:     Box Culvert Trail #620 Cedar Springs Trail #41 Circle Trail #322 Cold Springs Trail #393 Granite Tank Trail #9406 High Valley Ranch Trail #391 North…

Irondyke Forest Camp

The Irondyke Forest Camp is a small rustic facility along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Situated near the river in the cool pine and fir trees, the site is popular for summer and fall campers enjoying Hells Canyon or…

Ironedge TH #1873

The Ironedge Trail begins near the Fulford Cave Campground and ends at the Lake Charles Trail #1899 near Lake Charles. The trail becomes steep in places with switchbacks and follows an old logging road for a short distance. Be sure to look for…

Ironjaw Lake Campsites

Ironjaw Lake is located in the heart of the Ironjaw Semi-Primitive Area, which is managed for both motorized and non-motorized uses. Our management efforts seek to provide for quiet, peaceful recreation opportunities in a semi-primitive setting. The campsite is also located on the trail system of the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail, which is open to hiking, mountain biking and horse back riding. The campsite at…

Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area

The Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson counties.  Total acreage is 107,090 acres. Visitor information can be obtained from the Ironton Ranger Station located north of Ironton, Ohio in Pedro, Ohio. 

Ironwood Group Campground

Ironwood Group Camp is located in the San Bernadino Mountains, north of the town of Fawnskin, CA. This campground is in a pine forest at an elevation of 6,637 feet. Ironwood Group is a reservation only campground. Amenities include 4 picnic tables, 1 group fire ring, 2 double pedestal grills and vault toilets. Markets and restaurants are available in Fawnskin (seven miles). Hiking, biking, target shooting, and off-…

Irwin Lake #370

The Irwin Lake Trail #370 begins at the end of Forest Service Road 826.1C, Irwin Lodge Road, and ends at Copley Lake. The trail descends south toward Lake Irwin and turn west after about 0.75 miles. It travels north of the lake and in about 0.4 miles it turn south to continue between the lake and the Lake Irwin Campground. After another 0.4 miles, the trail intersects a road and follows it to the south end of the…

Irwin Run Canoe Launch

Irwin Run is a small canoe launch located on a bend in the Clarion Wild and Scenic River. There is an information board and vault toilet on site. A footpath on the upriver side of the parking area leads to Clarion River Campsite C17. This designated dispersed campsite is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Isabella Landing Trailhead

This trailhead, located at the junction of Isabella Landing and FS Road 700, offers access to trail 297, the North Fork Downriver Trail.  The 7 mile mainline trail takes visitors into one of our Research Natural Areas, home of many rare plants, and through beautiful fern populations under old growth cedar trees. The trail ends at the lovely Salmon Creek. Motocyclists are allowed on this trail, but ATVs are not.