Located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada, the Kern Plateau is vast area of forest covered hills and mountains, punctuated by by green meadows. The gently rolling landscape contrasts sharply with the rugged Sierra to the north. This area was not glaciated so the terrain is much gentler than most of the Eastern Sierra. The Kern Plateau is popular with stock users due to the…

The Kern River Ranger District offers something for every recreationist. The district covers 663,000 acres and offers 25 campgrounds and 10 developed day-use areas. Over 578 miles of trails, including 68 miles through designated wilderness, span across forested mountains, high desert, and along rivers. Come out and explore!   Gateway to the Giant Sequoias Even though no…

The Upper Kern River is between Lake Isabella and the Johnsondale Bridge and is part of the North Fork of the Kern Wild and Scenic River. Fishing and whitewater boating are popular. Several developed campgrounds and day use areas are along the river. Dispersed camping (outside of campgrounds) and campfires with permits are allowed in much of the area, but must be at least 25 feet from the river’s edge. Following…

This campground is located next to the North Fork Salmon Creek. There are two loops in this campground with a total of 11 single campsites and one double site. Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, and parking spaces. Two toilet facilities service the campground. No water is available. Garbage service is located in Oriole campground to the south. 

The access to Kerr Lake is from the junction of FDR 250 and FDR 257. The first 2 miles to Lily Pond is a good gravel road. The last 2 miles to Kerr Lake is a rough 4-wheel drive road, high clearance recommended. The lake is a natural lake of 40 surface acres. Fishing is for cutthroat trout by artificial flies and lures only, 2 fish limit. There is limited camping around the lake. .

The interpretive complex serves as an outdoor laboratory designed to educate and inform visitors of their environment.

The Kerr Sno-Park is located across from the Kerr Campground and consists of a toilet facility and a snow shelter. Numerous groomed snowmobile trails into the National Forest are accessed from this Sno Park.   

  Kerrick Horse Campground

Ketchikan - Misty RD

The Ketchum Ranger District is located in the northeast portion of the Sawtooth National Forest. The District covers 321,544 acres of mountains and hills filled with sage, aspen, pine and fir. Five hundred miles of streams course through the District and the major river drainage is the Big Wood River whose headwaters are located north of Ketchum on Galena Summit. In addition to these waterways, there are over 90…

The Ketchum Ranger Station is located at 206 Sun Valley Road, and is open to the public Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. The office is occasionally closed 1-2pm for lunch. You can reach the office at (208) 622-0090.

A popular 30.2 mile trail for backpacking, hiking, and horseback riding. Grassy meadows, summer wildflowers, more difficult back country skiing, high peaks and impressive views. This trail is part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. This is the main trail along the backbone of the Kettle Range.  Many trails access it along the route including:…

The trail climbs from Sherman Pass (5,575 feet) to Sherman Peak (6,500 feet) then follows the mountain side and gradually descends to 6,000 feet. The trail continues to the junction of Bald Mountain and Edds Mountain Trail #3. The trail travels through the site of the White Mountain Complex, the August 1988 wildland fire ignited by…

This multiple-use trailhead found on Sherman Pass provides summer and winter access to the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail (Kettle Crest Trail #13 North and South) and the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. The trailhead includes an outhouse, information board with trail maps, trail user registration boxes, and parking that will accommodate 15-20 vehicles and 5-7 vehicles with trailers. The upper…

The Keyser Creek Road is 1.8 miles long. The road ends at Blue Lake. The trail is open for high clearance vehicles; ohv, horse and foot traffic. Trail 1844 continues beyond Blue Lake. The trail is closed to all motorized travel.

The Keyser Ridge Trailhead is a minor trailhead located near the Byers Peak Wilderness, providing access to both non-motorized and motorized trails. The Keyser Ridge Trail (#19) is 3.5 miles one way. The trail begins on an old logging road which continues for approximately one mile along the ridge top. The trail drops slightly from the ridge and becomes a single track. There is a short, steep section but soon the…

Keystone area

Located deep within the Medicine Bow National Forest, Keystone Cabin offers a unique lodging experience in southeastern Wyoming for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. It is open year round, and offers access to a variety of recreation opportunities in all seasons. The cabin once served as the District headquarters for the Keystone Ranger District and has been remodeled to preserve the historic value of…

Fall 2024: Anticipate second gate at ski area boundary open through 1st season; closing when Keystone begins making snow. The Keystone Gulch Road follows the boundary of the Keystone Ski Area at the beginning and eventually enters the ski area in the North Peak area.  The lower gate for this road remains closed to motorized access later on in the season, typically until July 1, to protect elk…

The Keystone Hill Interpretive Site is a pull off along Colorado State Highway 145 west of Telluride, CO. Interpretive signs and a scenic view of the Telluride valley floor are available here.

http://www.keystoneresort.com/

This quiet, 19 site, family-friendly camp is located in a lush, mature Douglas-fir/vine maple/sword fern forest alongside the North Fork of the Middle Fork Willamette Wild and Scenic River. The campground sits off Forest Service Road 19 (also known as the Aufderheide Drive), which is a portion of the 220-mile long West Cascades Scenic Byway. Popular recreational activities in this area include driving the West…

This range provides recreational opportunities and target practice shooting.  Regulations posted at range.

The campground sits on a large creek off the Allegheny Reservoir, offering countless water activities. This area provides a large, grassy lawn with beach access, great for picnicking and swimming. A two-lane, concrete boat launch with a 130-foot courtesy dock is available for reservoir access to fishing, boating, water-skiing and more. Popular hiking trails nearby include the North Country National Scenic Trail and…

  

This picnic area located outside of Groveton, Texas on Hwy 287.

Kilbrennen Lake Campground is located northwest of Troy on Kilbrennen Lake road 2394. The Campground 7 sites with tables and fire rings. Campground roads and parking spurs are of native soil. Amenities include vault toilets and a boat ramp developed for smaller boats.

Located in South Pond Recreation Area. 

Trail #1617 follows Killamacue Creek in a steady steep climb to the lake basin, tucked at 7,137 feet in elevation, between Red Mountain and Chloride Ridge. A prominent peak on Chloride Ridge is visible from various openings through the thick spruce and fir canopy along the trail. Occasionally, small meadows appear along the creek, with a large meadow lying in the basin just below the lake. There are good camping…

Stay the Trail Colorado information for Killpecker Road can be found here.