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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 811 - 840 of 17630

Beakman Lake

Boat launch and fishing on Beakman Lake, one of the many lakes in the southern Ocala National Forest.

Bealers Ferry Boat Launch

Surrounded by a spectacular nature setting, sits the secluded Bealers Ferry Boat Launch. Find pleasure in the convenient facility that allows one easy access to the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Relish the fishing opportunities or soak up some sun on a lazy canoe ride. Make sure to bring your camera as you don’t want to be without one when a Great Blue Heron happens to swoop by.

Bealers Ferry Pond Accessible Fishing Site

Off the beaten path, but well worth the trip, Bealers’ Ferry Pond is a refreshing outdoor retreat. Appreciate a quality angling experience that allows one to fish for largemouth bass, bluegill, and channel catfish. Utilize the handicap accessible trail that leads to the pier with picturesque views overlooking the attractive scenery. Watch as ducks, geese, and Great Blue Herons skim the waters, and frogs croak loudly…

Bear

This body of water is part of the Henrys Fork drainage.

Bear Basin Butte Lookout / Pierson Cabin

Are you seeking solitude, awe-inspiring views, a quiet haven away from crowds, or perhaps you've wondered what life would be like for a fire spotter in the Forest Service? While fire lookouts may be passing into history, they remain objects of interest for many people, both for their beautiful locations and the mystique surrounding existence in a high and remote site. Now you have an opportunity to feel for yourself…

Bear Basin Trailhead

This is a year round trailhead serving nordic skiers in the winter with access to over 20K of groomed nordic trails and mountain bikers in the summer with over 15 miles of single track trail from beginner level to difficult level. Day use only, overnight camping is not allowed.

Bear Basin/Brundage Mt., McCall Ranger District

The Bear Basin area is on the McCall Ranger District a few short miles from downtown McCall. Two trailheads provide access into this area: the main trailhead off North Club Road, and the West Face trailhead. To access the main Bear Basin trailhead, follow Highway 55 west of McCall 3 miles, to N. Club Hill Road. The trailhead is 0.1 mile north of Highway 55 and is signed on the highway. The West Face trailhead is 4.6…

Bear Camp Flat Trailhead

This trailhead begins from a beautiful meadow.  Four wheel drive vehicle is recommended to access this trailhead.  Access is from Forest Rd. 64 from Eagleville in Surprise Valley or Forest Rd. 64 from Likely at Hwy 395.

Bear Camp Ridge - Brandy Peak Trailhead

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

Bear Camp Ridge Trailhead

Provides access to:  Bear Camp Ridge Trail #1147 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Bear Campground

The Angeles National Forest has completed improvements to Sawmill and Bear campgrounds through Great American Outdoors Act funds. Improvements include new fire rings, bear-proof storage lockers, information boards,…

Bear Canyon #125 Trailhead

The bears this trail is said to have been named for were grizzlies. They are now extinct in the southwest, but black bears can still be found in the area. People who come here say Bear Canyon retains more of a feeling of wildness than other canyons in the area. Perhaps that’s because of its name, or maybe it’s because this out-of-the-way place is a bit more remote and less visited than others in the Huachucas. Bear…

Bear Canyon #29

This trail is located in Sabino Canyon Recreation Area and offers access to the dramatic landscape of the Santa Catalina Front Range, famous for its deep canyons and soaring ridges.   The trail begins at the east end of the Sabino Canyon Visitor Center parking lot and heads east.  You can walk from the visitor center (following the trail and roads), or ride the

Bear Canyon #299

Bear Canyon Trail provides access to four Forest trails that lead down the mountain from Ladybug Saddle, Ladybug Trail #329, Dutch Henry Canyon Trail #297, Turkey Flat Trail #330 and Ladybug Peak Trail #300. In addition to offering access to a number of other trails,…

Bear Canyon Campground

Bear Canyon Campground is just off the Nebo Loop National Scenic Byway. The dominant vegetation consists of fir trees, aspen, open grass meadows and gamble oak. The campground is situated at the base of Mt. Nebo Wilderness with picnic tables, nearby hiking trails and open areas for group activities. Wildlife viewing is another popular activity in this area. There is no water available at this campground. …

Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area

A beautiful, narrow, canyon-bound lake, accessible by foot trail only, Bear Canyon Lake is one of several in a series of fishing lakes built by Arizona Game and Fish Department. Despite being several miles down a dirt road and having few amenities, it draws many visitors.

Bear Canyon Overlook Picnic Area

The Bear Canyon Overlook provides spectacular views of the Sabino Creek canyon and of Tucson and area. After sunset, the Sabino Creek canyon is in shadow, but Tucson and the surrounding desert glow red against the backdrop of blue and purple mountains.

Bear Canyon Trailhead (#46)

Bear Canyon Trailhead (#46) Trailhead

Bear Cove Picnic Site

Located on Huntington Lake, Bear Cove Picnic Site offers 18 picnic sites shaded by dense fir trees. Drinking water and vault toilets are provided and each site has a picnic table and grill.

Bear Creek

Bear Creek below Big Bear Lake provides southern California anglers with fast action fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout in a picturesque setting. Access into the canyon through several trails will challenge most hiker/anglers on the climb out. Check CA Sport Fishing Regulations. Remote, steep canyon stream with many waterfalls. For information about accessing…

Bear Creek #241.1A

The Bear Creek Trail #241.1A begins at an intersection with the Bear Creek National Recreation Trail #241 at the Yellow Jacket Mine and ends at an intersection with the Horsethief Trail #215 in the Uncompahgre Wilderness on the American Flats on BLM. After a series of switchbacks, the trail continues to climb until reaching an elevation of 12,600 feet at the Ouray/Hinsdale County line before descending down to its…

Bear Creek #415

The Bear Creek Trail # 415 begins at the Deadman Gulch Trail #420 and ends at the Flag Creek Trail #422. It follows Bear Creek for most of the southern portion, climbing from 9,880 feet to 11,080 feet where it intersects the West Flag Road, FSR #744.3C in about 3.2 miles. Follow FSR 744.3C for about 0.6 miles to the upper end of the Bear Creek Trail. It then drops into a drainage and follow it for about 2.2 miles…

Bear Creek #635

The Bear Creek Trail #635 begins at the south end of Pine Street and is on the Town of Telluride’s Bear Creek Preserve and it ends at Bear Creek Falls about 0.2 miles past the intersection with the Wasatch Trail #508.  The trail follows a wide dirt track that heads up hill, climbing through an aspen and mixed conifer forest. After about 0.6 miles the trail enters Bear Creek Canyon and continues south following…

Bear Creek - CDNST Trailhead

Trailhead located just to the northwest of Pinos Altos, New Mexico on the Silver City Ranger District located on the east side of Bear Creek Road (Grant County CMR 1-93) to access the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (Trail #74 on the Gila National Forest).  Take the short spur trail starting behind the information kiosk to the south for 0.07 miles to access the Continental Divide…

Bear Creek - South Fork #242

The Bear Creek-South Fork Trail #242 begins at its intersection the Bear Creek Trail #241 at the Yellow Jacket Mine and it ends at Engineer Pass on BLM.  Follow the trail south and the sign indicating Engineer Pass. The trail rises gently as it enters the timber.  A jeep road can be seen far off in the distance at the Pass.  The trail continues along Bear Creek through open tundra to a small rise…

Bear Creek / Riordan Trailhead

The Bear Creek / Riordan Trailhead is a one-acre site with no amenities.

Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead

The Bear Creek / Warm Lake Trailhead is a one-acre site with an information kiosk and a memorial trail marker in honor of fallen wildland firefighters.

Bear Creek Bunkhouse

The cabin is located at the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, at the foot of the Madison Range. The bunkhouse is used in the summer and fall as an administrative site. Bear Creek runs near the cabin and bunkhouse.

Bear Creek Cabin

The cabin is located at the edge of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, at the foot of the Madison Range. The cabin is used as an administrative site in the summer and fall. Bear Creek runs near the cabin and bunkhouse.