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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 841 - 870 of 17630

Bear Creek Campground

A campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on Gardiner District. *No vehicle access due to flood-related damage. Contact district for info.       Camp sites: 4  Accessible Facilities: None Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No No ReservationsThis campground does not use a reservation system. It is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends &…

Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area

Bear Creek Campground is a nice summer or fall destination for those looking to camp, hike, or picnic. At an elevation of 6,350 feet, this campground contains 12 designated campsites. There is a group size limit within the wilderness boundary here of no more than 15 people and 20 head of stock. Stock are not permitted on the south side of the creek. No camping is authorized at the trailhead and certified weed-free…

Bear Creek Cross Country Ski Trailhead

The Bear Creek Cross Country Ski trails are a great place to spend the day.  The area consists of four trails ranging from easy to difficult and covering 3.42 miles. Although pets are not welcome at some skiing locations, this ski area welcomes your four footed friend. Just remember to keep them in control, so everyone can enjoy the skiing. The trails are groomed every 7-10 days by local Forest Service…

Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area

The 625-acre Bear Creek Lake Recreation Area has 30 miles of shore line and offers the following recreational opportunities: camping, picnicking, swimming, canoeing, fishing and hiking. Sitting atop Crowley’s Ridge, the recreation area offers three campgrounds, two picnic areas, a mile-long nature trail, a swim beach and a handicap-accessible fishing pier which all provide visitors a variety of recreational…

Bear Creek Pass Horse Camp Trailhead

The Bear Creek Pass Trailhead has numerous trails to access that all lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The most heavily used is the #613 trail which leads to the bear lakes and accesses trail #128 to Fish Lake. Facilities include a vault toilet, hitching rails, and dispersed camping.

Bear Creek River Access Boating Site

River access site located on the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River.  This river access site is located adjacent to Bear Creek Trailhead and has designated parking area, vault toilet, and a boat slide for accessing the river. 

Bear Creek River Access Site

This site is located where Big Bear Creek and the Manistee River join. The site was formerly called "White Fence" for a white fence that used to be there. In September of 2009, a 41.7 lb. brown trout was caught here, becoming the World Record Brown Trout. Brochure with…

Bear Creek Scenic River

There is only 3.5 miles of Bear Creek located on the National Forest. The remainder is on private property. This river is a designated national scenic study river and is great for cold water fishing. Bear Creek was added as a Scenic River in 1996, at the same time the Manistee River was…

Bear Creek Trailhead

The Bear Creek Trail is 11-miles-long. It begins at Valley of the Moon Plantation along Hwy. 39 and ends at the West Fork of the San Gabriel River. The trail is used for hiking and backpacking only. You can walk as little or as long as you like on your venture into the scenic Bear Canyon. During normal conditions, it can be a one-way thru trail (requiring a car shuttle) or taken in sections and hiked as a return…

Bear Creek Trailhead

Trailhead for the Big River Trail #155 as it enters into the Great Bear Wilderness Area.  Parking area, loading ramp, hitch rail, and vault toilet.  Bear Creek River Access site is adjacent.

Bear Creek Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Bear Creek Trail #1653, Washboard Trail #1680, Stanley Ridge Trail #1677, and Dobbin Creek Trail #1654 within Eagle Cap Wilderness. Bear Creek runs along the entire trail, with many places to fish. The scenery is beautiful in this glacially formed drainage. The first three or four miles are open…

Bear Creek Trailhead

Bear Creek Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Bear Creek Trail #5 and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilities include a vault toilet, hitching rails and a stock ramp.

Bear Creek Trailhead #855

Bear Creek Trail #855 follows Bear Creek for a short distance then quickly climbs to a ridgeline that ends on a closed road system below Seven Point Mountain. The trail crosses Bear Creek ½ mile from the trailhead. This crossing can be challenging during peak runoff.

Bear Creek Transfer Camp

Bear Creek Transfer Camp is located 32 miles north of Fairfield.  Travel over Fleck Summit on Road No. 012.  Once at the summer home area, turn onto Road No. 079 and continue north past the Methodist Church Camp then turn left on to Road No. 889 and look for the entrance sign.  The transfer camp offers 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings along with corrals and mangers with…

Bear Divide Vista Area

Parking with views of the Santa Clarita Valley.

Bear Group Campground

CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored in bear boxes. Available by reservation only (summer).

Bear Gulch #610

Forest Trail #610 (Bear Gulch Trail) is 4.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road #771 and ends at Forest Road #882. The trail is open for the following uses: hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, motorcycle trail riding

Bear Gulch (Group Site)

This private access group campsite is isolated among the forested Black Hills of South Dakota, overlooking a private bay on the Pactola Reservoir. Great for group events with up to 60 people, there are eight individual tent sites around a central parking area. The summers are pleasant, and the bay provides a great way to cool off on sunny days (summer temperatures range from highs in the mid-80s, to lows in the mid-…

Bear Gulch Campground

Bear Gulch Campground is a developed campground composed of 8 individual units and 1 group unit near the Shoshone Wildlife Pond. The area is suitable for trailer and tent camping. This area is accessible for a season that varies usually between May and October. Campground amenities include toilets and the facilities are handicapped accessible. A short trail from the campground goes to the pond which is fenced to…

Bear Gulch Day Use Area

Bear Gulch is a beautiful and popular picnic area situated next to the scenic North Fork Skokomish River on north side of Lake Cushman Reservoir. A few picnic tables and a vault toilet are available. A rocky beach provides access to swimming and wading.  The site is located on Forest Service Road 24 before the entrance to the Olympic National Park just south of the …

Bear Gulch Road (#195,195B)

Road is located northwest of Red Feather Lakes. Upper George Creek Road (#188) connects from #195 to #195B to form a loop. These roads connect to Acme Creek Road (#219). The road does not access the Crystal Lakes subdivision.

Bear Heaven Campground

A small primitive campground located approximately 14 miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia, on Forest Road 91 (Stuart Drive) near the Otter Creek Wilderness. 8 available sites are nestled along rock outcroppings that offer unique landscapes. There is stream fishing and hiking located nearby. Middle Point Trail #140, 3.7 miles in length…

Bear Hole Trailhead off FS road 129

The Bear Hole Trailhead - includes visitor information, registration box and loading/unloading ramp for animals. It serves Bear Hole (#176) and Crosscut (#172) trails. 

Bear Island Campground

A small quiet campground with few amenities. This site is primarily used by river paddlers. Three campsites. Brochure with map:  This brochure is set to print on 11 x 17 paper, landscape (wide) orientation.  To print on 8 1/2 x 11 paper set the print area to "shrink to printable area," this will make the text on the page smaller.…

Bear Island Lake

Bear Island Land has a sand beach and 4 back country campsites. There are resorts on portions of the shoreline on the lake. Nearby lakes include: Johnson Lake, One Pine Lake and Whisper Lake.

Bear Lake Campground

Bear Lake Campground is a developed campground with lake and stream fishing opportunities. The trailhead for Indian Trail #1300 is located on the north side of campground. This trailhead is a multiuse trail system and accesses 23 miles of motorized trails available for ATV, motorcycle, bicycle, foot and horse use. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

Bear Lake Campground

9/26/2024: This campground is now closed for the season and will re-open for the 2025 season.  The Bear Lake Campground is located 11 miles outside of Yampa, Colorado on Forest Service Road 900. The campground opens annually June 15th (varies with weather).  You can find the typical range of outdoor recreation, from fishing and boating, to great hiking and also popular for big game hunting…