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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 7771 - 7800 of 17629

Jonesville Homesites

Recreation residences under Special Use Authorization

Jonesville Snowmobile Park

Jonesville Snowmobile Park is about 2 miles east of Cherry Hill Campground on the Humboldt Road (Butte County Road 91422), which is accessed via Highway 32.  The area can also be accessed from the east end of the Humboldt Road (Plumas County Road 308) on Highway 89 along the west shore of Lake Almanor.  Jonesville offers 60 miles of groomed trails and three loops during the winter season.  Most…

Jordan

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Jordan Lake Cabin

This is a rustic style 12' x 12' Pan-Abode log cabin that was constructed in 1965. The cabin is accessed by the Naha Trail which winds along the Naha River through old-growth rainforest of spruce and hemlock. FACILITIES: • Two Single & Two Double Bunks • Wood Stove and Firewood • Cooking Counter and Table • Shelves and Cupboard Space • Ax/Maul/Splitting Wedges • Broom •14' aluminum skiff with oars. Fish Your…

Jordan Pines Group Campground

This group campground is a perfect location for family reunions, church outings and company picnics. It offers four overnight campsites and one day-use picnic site, all of which contain picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A volleyball court and horseshoe pit are available, but campers must bring their own net, ball and horseshoes. Roads and parking spurs are paved…

Jorgen's Hollow Campground

Jorgen’s Hollow Campground is located forty miles southwest of Fargo, North Dakota. Click here for a map of the Jorgen’s Hollow Campground and Trails. Jorgen’s Hollow Campground has 14 primitive campsites nestled within the oak savanna. Seven of those sites allow campers to have horses and seven sites are designated for campers…

Joseph Battell Wilderness

The Joseph Battell Wilderness is located in the northern half of the Green Mountain National Forest, just south of the Breadloaf Wilderness. There are five mountains in the area with altitudes exceeding 3,000 feet: Monastery Mountain, Worth Mountain, Romance Mountain, Mount Horrid, and Philadelphia Peak. The area is a rare ecological gem. It contains many patches of large, mature northern hardwoods, the longest…

Joseph Canyon Viewpoint

The impressive view of Joseph Canyon can be seen from the Joseph Canyon Viewpoint. Located off of Highway 3, north of Enterprise, Oregon. The facility has interpretive signs of the canyon and the role it played as the winter home of the Chief Joseph Band of the Nez Perce tribe and their journey from the area in 1877. As part of a series of Nez Perce Historic Trail sites, this facility is managed by the National…

Josephine Campground

A rustic setting above Josephine Creek and the Illinois River.   Facilities 6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Josephine Canyon #133

This trail not only provides a great hike or ride, but the drive to the trailhead is well worth taking in its own right. That drive leads through a scenic countryside steeped in history that’s dotted with ranches, mines and ghost towns. The temptation is great to do a lot of exploring along the way, but the signs that tell you not to…

Josephine Lake Cabin

Pan Abode cedar log cabin (12' x 12') is located at 1,800 feet on a cold, clear alpine lake surrounded by 4,000 foot peaks in rugged terrain. Hiking, hunting, and photography are popular at the site. Easy access to alpine exploration. Wildflowers in July. Josephine Lake has no fish. Abundant Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear. Area is known for its quarts and epidote crystals. Several mining claims are nearby,…

Josephine Lake TH #1916

The trail starts at the junction with Henderson Park trail and ends at the lake. Josephine Lake Trail climbs about 1,100 feet in elevation in just a little over one mile; until you get on the ridge at which time the trail drops down by the lake surrounded by 12,000+ foot peaks. The entire length of this hike; in at Henderson Park trailhead, up to Josephine Lake, out at Henderson Park trailhead; is 10.8 miles from…

Josephite Point Trailhead

The Josephite Point Trailhead marks the entrance to the Josephite Point Trail, which is 6.3 miles long and ends at Mary's Lake.  It is located adjacent to Pete's Hole Reservoir, at the end of Forest Road 0005.  The trailhead is at an elevation of ~8900'.

Josephus Lake Campground

Three campsites on Josephus Lake, near the border of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. Sites include picnic tables and fire rings; campground also includes a vault toilet. Hiking trail from campground heads west into the wilderness, branching out through a lake-filled region before reaching the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The lake is too small for motorboats.

Josh TR 702

Josh Trail is 1.6 miles in length. It is blazed with Green blazes. It is rated Easy.

Josie's Ridge

  Difficulty:  Strenuous     Trail Use:  Heavy Length:  2.52 miles from Flat Cr Bridge to top of Snow King Elevation:   6157 ft at Trailhead, 7700 ft at top jct with Snow King Nature Trail Open to:  Hikers, Equestrian, mountain bikes Trail Highlights: The trail begins at the kiosk and starts climbing immediately.  You will crest the first hill into the…

Joyce Estate

As you stroll through the grounds of the Joyce Estate imagine the roaring twenties, the time of prohibition and women's suffrage. Imagine how unusual it was in its day, an isolated 4,500 acre resort with 40 buildings including its own golf course, private telephone line and airplane hanger. Heir to the Joyce Family fortune originating in part from lumber taken from northern Minnesota via the Itasca Lumber Company,…

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest

This forest is one of the Nation’s most impressive remnants of old-growth forest. The forest contains magnificent examples of more than 100 tree species, many over 400-years-old, and some more than 20 feet in circumference and 100 feet tall. This 3,800-acre forest was set aside in 1936 as a memorial to the author of the poem “Trees,” Joyce Kilmer, who was killed in action in France during World War I. This forest,…

Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area

For hikers and backpackers, the Joyce Kilmer Slickrock Wilderness presents a variety of recreational hiking opportunities. There is a relatively easy  two-mile long Memorial Loop Trail in the Memorial Forest, which annually greets more than 35,000 visitors,  or there is a complex of hiking trails that cater to more experienced hikers, such as the 13.3 mile long Slickrock Creek Trail, considered as one of…

Juan Diego

This area provides a short path to a natural pool along Juan Diego Creek with a beautiful waterfall that you can wade into. Due to limited capacity, the maximum time allowed for parking in this area is 30 minutes.  Location: PR191 at Km 9.6 Distance: 0.125 mile (0.2 km) Elevation: 483 m Difficulty: Easy Amenities: Parking: Only in designated areas; 30 minute time limit. Special Safety Messages: …

Juan Diego Flat OHV Road 7S04

This trail is closed due to the Fairview Fire. 3.5 miles and runs from Juan Diego OHV Road 6S89 to east of Reed Valley Road.

Juan Diego OHV Road 6S89

This trail is closed due to the Fairview Fire. 1.6 miles runs from Red Mountain OHV Road 6S22 to Juan Diego Flat OHV Road 7S04

Juan Tabo Picnic Sites

Juan Tabo Picnic area is full of Civilian Conservation Corps (aka CCC) history. The CCC was an early New Deal program begun by President Roosevelt in 1933 and continuing through 1942. During the great the Depression, The Civilian Conservation Corps employed…

Juanita Lake Boating Site

Juanita Lake has a paved boat launch ramp and dock in summer. No motors (gas or electric) are allowed on the lake, however, its size makes it excellent for small rowboats, rafts or canoes. A fish cleaning station and fishing interpretive panels are nearby. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout, Bass; Types of fishing available include: Shore, Non-…

Juanita Lake Campground

Campers will need to plan ahead to make reservations. Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities. The campground has 23 campsites (map) and one 50 person group camp. The 55 acre lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass…

Juanita Lake Picnic Site

For day trips to Juanita Lake a lovely picnic area under the trees with day use parking is provided.

Jubilee Lake Campground

This high elevation, spruce fir surrounded campground is the largest and most popular campground on the Umatilla National Forest. Jubilee Lake is nestled among the trees and the lake provides a beautiful setting for day-use as well as camping. This site is known for good fishing and swimming and is a wonderful way to escape the summer heat. Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for…

Jubilee Lake Picnic Site/ Day Use Area

This high elevation, spruce fir setting contains the largest and most popular campground on the Umatilla National Forest. Jubilee Lake is nestled among the trees and provides a beautiful setting for day-use as well as camping. This site is known for good fishing and swimming.  It is an excellent place to escape the summer heat…

Jud Wiebe #432

The Jud Wiebe Trail #432 begins at the end of Aspen Street and ends at Tomboy Road. This popular loop route provides excellent views of Town, the Telluride Ski Area, Bear Creek, and several neighboring peaks. It ascends through aspen and spruce/fir forests with some wide open meadows as it climbs 1,300 feet in elevation.  An overlook at Its highest point provides a bench for enjoying the panoramic views. The…