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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 8491 - 8520 of 17629

Las Chiches 16E08

Length: 6 miles. Las Chiches - 16E08. Blue Diamond. More Difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD. From the intersection of Five Points, the first section is open to all trail vehicle types, which has several steep sections that are best suited for intermediate to advanced riders. This route follows ridge tops and provides the rider with outstanding vistas of the valleys below. The last mile intersects with Las…

Las Chiches Cut Off 16E02

Length: 0.5 Miles. Las Chiches Cut Off - 16E02. Blue Diamond. More Difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD.This is a connector trail that intersects with Las Chiches 4x4 trail ends at Fernandez Road. Riders can continue straight and access Burnout Trail, which are both open to motorcycles only.

Las Conchas Day Use Site

Located adjacent to the East Fork Jemez River the Las Conchas Day Use Site offers fishing access and picnic facilities.  The picnic area is in an alpine meadow with the river meandering along side the site. Hiking trails and the Valles Caldera are nearby this recreation site. 

Las Conchas Trailhead

Located on NM State Highway 4 approximately 3/4 mile south of the Las Conchas Picnic Area, the Las Conchas Trailhead provides access to the eastern most terminus of the East Fork Trail (Forest Trail 137). Starting elevation of the trail is 8,400 feet above sea level. The trail follows the Wild and Scenic East Fork Jemez River and provides views of meadows, wildflowers, and wildlife. The trail is rated as easy…

Las Huertas Picnic Site

Las Huertas was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located at the northeast end of the Sandia Ranger District. It is, understandably, a favorite place for many. Las Huertas Creek meanders year round through this recreation site. Pathways and foot bridges lead over the water and through the trees to dispersed picnic tables and grills that are tucked away in the…

Las Petacas Campground

Set along Highway 64 in a beautiful canyon close to Taos with good access to Rio Fernando de Taos for fishing. Restrooms are available at this site. Potable water is not available at this site.

Lassen Creek Campground

Lassen Creek Campground is a lovely little campground near the obsidian collection areas. This campground has picnic tables and fire rings.

Last Chance #731

The Last Chance Trail #731 climbs at a moderate to steep grade up to Little Giant Reservoir #2.  After passing the reservoir dam, it begins to descend at a moderate grade and is quite rocky which can make it difficult to ride on OHVs.  It crosses the creek and continues to descend to Little Giant Reservoir #1.  The trail will begin to ascend after it crosses the outlet of the reservoir.  Hale…

Last Chance Campground

At Last Chance Campground, there are 20 single and three double sites situated along Goose Creek in a mature Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. Each site includes a fire ring a picnic table. There is typically a campground host on site and potable water available May – September. All sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and camping is limited to 14 days. The Interagency Senior/…

Last Chance Campground

ALERT: 05/25/18 NO potable water at this time. Please check back for updates. This campground has 19 drive-in camping units (17 of these are fully accessible to people in wheelchairs) available with paved road access. Facilities include fire rings, garbage cans, vault toilets, and hand pump water - no hookups. Last Chance Campground was reconstructed in 1995 and is designed to be barrier free. All unreserved…

Last Chance Fisherman Access

Fishing access, flush toilet restrooms, and dump station located along the Henry's Fork of the Snake River. Day use only; no overnight camping allowed.

Last Chance TH #1945

The trail crosses the creek near the beginning and then is an easy walk through meadows most of the way. It ends at the junction with Tellurium Lake trail. From here you can hike to either Tellurium Lake, Josephine Lake or Henderson Park.

Last Chance TH #2158

The Last Chance trail is 8.3 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 819 and ends at Forest Road 821. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking and Horseback Riding

Last Dollar Road #638

This forest road provides a scenic alternative to the paved highway when traveling between Ridgway and Telluride. It traverses through a rural ranchland setting before ascending through spruce-fir and aspen forest, providing occasional views of Wilson Peak and Greyhead. It is a popular road to travel for viewing the fall colors. Portions of the road can become impassable during wet conditions. A high clearance, four…

Laufman Campground

Laufman Campground is a six unit campground located four miles southeast of the small town of Milford, California.  Each campsite has a table and fire ring.  A vault toilet is provided.  There is no water or garbage service.

Laughing Lion Trailhead

There is a small pull-off near the trailhead with room for one car. This trail is very steep, with loose gravel-like soil and accesses the Royce Trail.

Laughton Glacier Cabin

The Laughton Glacier Cabin is a 12’ x 14’ panabode style cabin. The area is surrounded by mountains. It is a spruce and sub-alpine fir forest with moose, brown bear and black bear. The trail to the cabin follows the Skagway River drainage. The following is included with the cabin: Two single wooden bunks, 2 double bunks (total capacity is 6 people), 1 table and bench, oil stove, cooking counter, food cupboard and…

Launch 19 Boating Site

Boat and raft launch site between the Main Dam and the Auxiliary Dam on the shore of Lake Isabella. No fishing, or diving from the courtesy dock.

Laura and Gordon Lake Recreation Area

With two beautiful clear water lakes, undeveloped shoreline, Laura Lake Campground provides an exceptional camping opportunity. Campsites are located on the southwestern shore of 110-acre Laura Lake. The picnic and swim beach are located on the adjacent 50-acre Gordon Lake. Both lakes have developed back-in boat landings. Please note these lakes are restricted to electric motors only. The Chequamegon-Nicolet…

Laurance Lake High Ridge Trailhead

This trailhead accesses the Laurance Lake High Ridge Trail. No amenities are available at this trailhead. The parking lot can accommodate 6 to 8 cars.

Laurel Bridge Boat Ramp

Laurel Bridge Boat Ramp provides access to the upper arm of Laurel River Lake. The Laurel Bridge Recreation Area is the nearest lake access point to I-75 and Corbin, Kentucky.…

Laurel Bridge Picnic Area

Laurel Bridge Picnic Area is the nearest lake access point to I-75 and Corbin, KY. Visitors come to enjoy the scenic views of cliffs bordering Laurel River Lake. Trails, fishing and boating are nearby. The picnic shelter is available first come, first served. Visitors may use the picnic tables, grills, baseball diamond, volleyball…

Laurel Canyon

Recent heavy rain has washed out Laurel Lakes Road 28E201 south of Sherwin Creek Road near Mammoth Lakes. This road is impassible and the public is asked to refrain driving on the road until repairs are made. Thank you for your cooperation. This is one very scenic 4WD adventure, 7,200’ elevation to 10,000’. Trout in Laurel Lakes, special fishing regulations here, check the…

Laurel Fork Campground

Located along the Laurel Fork River between Laurel Fork North and South Wilderness areas, this primitive campground offers visitors a nice camping opportunity in the Middle Mountain area on the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps location. Day hiking and backpacking opportunities are available leaving from this campground as well…

Laurel Fork Falls Hike

Located in the congressionally designated Pond Mountain Wilderness, Laurel Falls is a popular destination for hikers due to its immense size (40’ high & 50’ wide) and picturesque setting. The hike to the falls can be challenging and requires good footwear and physical ability. There are two prefered routes for reaching the falls: either by way of the nearly 5.5 mile Hampton Blueline/Laurel …

Laurel Fork Wilderness

The Laurel Fork of the Cheat River is characterized by its narrow valley floor with regularly dissected slopes and long narrow ridges. The continuous forest cover of primarily Beech, Maple, Birch, and Cherry is occasionally broken up by beautiful meadows along the river. Within the combined 11,839 acre Wilderness Area the elevations range from 2,900 feet to over 3,700 feet. Laurel Fork Wilderness has 18.5 miles of…

Laurel Lake Recreation Area

If you are looking for a base camp to enjoy water recreation activities, try Laurel Lake Recreation Area off Highway 32 east of Three Lakes. The Laurel Lake Recreation Area on the Eagle River-Florence Ranger District consists of a campground with 12 campsites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings with grills, accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Laurel Lake provides access to the 50-mile long Three Lakes-…

Laurel Mountain Connector #110

0.3 mi - Easy - This is a short and fairly easy connector trail that joins the Laurel Mountain Trail (#121) with the Pilot Rock Trail (#321).  The trail itself is fairly nondescript, but is significant because it gives hikers a nice 4-mile loop from the Pisgah Inn area.  It also gives mountain bikers the opportunity to face the challenge of riding up Laurel Mountain Trail then down the Pilot Rock Trail (or…