Laurel River Lake is located on London Ranger District and features 5,600 acres of clear, deep water and nearly 200 miles of tree-lined shore. The quiet coves and cliff-lined shores offer relaxation and quiet reflection, as well as boating, fishing, skiing and scuba diving in one of the deepest and cleanest lakes in Kentucky. Fishing…

Laurel River Trail begins on a gravel road through private property. Hikers, bikers, and campers should stay on the trail to ensure the privacy of landowners along the route. After one mile, the trail enters the national forest and continues at a fairly level grade to the French Broad River. The trail is especially scenic in early spring when there are many wildflowers blooming along the path and riverbanks. Bikers…

The Laurentian Fall Color Tour takes travelers down both larger state and county highways as well as smaller Forest Service roads.  It passes several great places to stop along the way and either picnic or hike depending on your need for food or exercise!  The Recreational Opportunity Guide for the tour gives a descriptive…

Welcome to the Laurentian Ranger District. This district is the southern portion of the Superior National Forest stretching from McCarthy State Park north of Hibbing, MN to near the north shore of Lake Superior. The district office is in Aurora. The Superior National Forest Scenic Byway bisects the District from Aurora to Silver Bay. It links communities steeped in the tradition of iron mining, logging and tourism.…

If you are looking for a recreation area to explore trails or camp, try the Lauterman National Recreation Area off Highway 70 west of Florence. The Lauterman National Recreation Area on the Eagle-River Florence Ranger District consists of a small campground with five walk-in/canoe-in campsites complete with tables, tent pads, fire rings and wilderness-style toilets along Lauterman Lake. Day use facilities include a…

Lava Butte is a cinder cone rising 500 feet above Lava Lands Visitor Center. A cinder covered trail encircles the rim of the cone with outstanding views.  There is a working fire lookout atop Lava Bute, but please don't disturb the staff in the lookout. You may enter the room beneath the lookout and view the panoramic photos that…

A remote campground on the Big Valley Ranger District. No water or trash service available - pack it in, pack it out.

Lava Camp Lake Trailhead provides access to Pacific Crest Trail #2000, North Matthieu Lake Trail #4062 and Millican Crater Trail #4066 within …

Discover more about Mount St. Helens eruptive past in this much more stark, higher-elevation setting. Access Lava Canyon Trail #184 at this site. Travel along the trail and explore a mudflow-scoured canyon with views of a waterfall plunging over an ancient lava flow. Continue on the Lava Canyon Trail for more challenging hiking experiences with rewarding views. Please keep pets on leash. 

This interpretive site is situated in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The landscape was formed by various lava flows and includes many tree molds that were created as the lava burned through the wood and cooled into casts. Self-guided interpretive brochures are available at the site to take you through the…

The Lava Flat dispersed camping area is located off of the Mammoth Road near Duck Creek, UT. For information on dispersed camping click on the related link to the right.

This site offers access to the Deschutes River Trail as well as an area to remove rafts from the Deschutes River.  There is no boat ramp for backing trailers into the river. Travel downstream beyond this take-out point is not recommended due to dangerous rapids.  Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the…

Lava Lake was formed as a result of lava flows creating a dam along its east shoreline. Lava Lake is relatively old as evidenced by the extrusive vegetation occurring in the shallow areas. Rushes, waterlilies and other emergent plants are especially evident on the west and northern perimeter. Another indication of the lake’s…

A popular site for fisherman and featuring spectacular views of Mt. Bachelor, this boating site is located within the Lava Lake Campground. There are docks available at this boating site.

Located near the McKenzie Pass, the primitive Lava Camp Lake Campground is pretty spot conveniently located to multiple trails, surrounded by mountain hemlock and lodgepole pine forests. This campground offers access to the Mt. Washington and…

Lava Lake Campground is popular with campers as the lower elevation lodgepole pine stands offer great screening between sites. This campground is located next to Lava Lake, and this site offers hiking and fishing opportunities.

Located about four miles west of Santiam Junction on U.S. Highway 20, Lava Lake Sno-Park is lightly used. There are three loop routes open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers, and some shared use with snowmobile trails. The loops are mostly easy, but there are some challenging spots. One loop option takes you down to Lava Lake. Know Before…

This mile-long lava tube cave was formed roughly 700,000 years ago by molten rock that erupted from a volcanic vent in nearby Hart Prairie. The top, sides and bottom of the flow cooled and solidified first, after which the insides of the lava river continued to flow emptying out the present cave. Ample evidence of how the tube was born is written in the rocks of which it is formed. Small wave-like undulations in the…

Lava River Cave, part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument, offers self-guided exploration of a mile-long lava tube. The cave was one of the first lava tubes to be discovered in Oregon and is the longest one in the state. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to tour the entire cave (~2.2 miles roundtrip). Initial access descends 55 stairs to a combination of flat boardwalk, uneven surfaces and stairways. Entrance…

This Trailhead provides access for Lawler Trail.

Lazy Bend Campground sits next to the Wild and Scenic Clackamas River. The adjacent river provides opportunities for rafting, kayaking, fishing and swimming. The campground is comfortable for individuals and families.

Located approximately 1.5 miles south of Courtright Lake on Courtright Lake Road.

As you travel through the Kaibab National Forest north of the Grand Canyon heading toward Fredonia, Ariz., there is a gorgeous overlook where visitors can take in the vastness and beauty of the surrounding landscape. Le Fevre Overlook is a popular scenic viewpoint on the North Kaibab Ranger District located just a few miles from the north end of the Kaibab Plateau on Scenic Byway 89A. It offers spectacular views of…

This trailhead is located off the East Fork Mink Road and can accommodate 20 vehicles. Trailhead parking is for day use. This trailhead accesses the Lead Draw Trail, and the 110 & 133 trails. Not too far from the parking lot, there is a shooting range. If you’re coming to shoot, bring your own targets, clean up after yourself and be cautious to people and livestock in the area.

Leader Mountain Walk-In Turkey Hunting Area is 9,925 acres in size and located between Shady Lake Recreation Area and the Albert Pike Recreation Area on the Caddo Ranger District of the Ouachita National Forest. Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. 261.50(a) and (b), forest road B18 is closed year-round and roads B30A, B29, 914, B05 and B05A are closed to motor vehicle traffic from February 1 to September 1 of each year. For your…

Leadore Ranger District

The Leadville Ranger District is home to the Sawatch Range, the highest mountain range in Colorado. These rugged, glaciated mountains form the crest of the Continental Divide. Mount Elbert, at 14,443 feet, is Colorado's highest peak and one of ten "fourteeners" located on the district. Leadville was …

The Leadville Ranger District is home to some of the most beautiful peaks in all of Colorado, including the two highest points, Mt. Elbert (14,433 ft.) and Mt. Massive (14,421 ft.). From well-traveled routes to greatly isolated peaks, these fourteeners tower above the towns of Leadville and Twin Lakes below, where their peaks can be seen shrouded in white at any point in the year. Fourteeners are well-traveled…