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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 8611 - 8640 of 17629

Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake

Leon Brooks Hines Public Fishing Lake is open to anglers. The lake contains bass, bream, catfish and striped bass. This lake is managed by Alabama Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries to maximize the angling experience.  Boats and equipment rentals are available from the concessionaire on site.

Leon Sinks Geological Area

Right off US 319 south of Tallahassee, the Leon Sinks Geological Area contains 5 miles of trails leading to a series of sinkholes big and small. The land in this area is underlain by a layer of limestone, eroded and dissolved by rainwater and groundwater to form caverns, holes, and tunnels. This type of terrain is called "karst" and results in many geological features such as wet sinkholes, depressions, natural…

Leona #49

This moderate 1.6 mile one way access to Kettle Crest (North) National Recreation Trail #13 provides spectacular views of the valley. On a clear day the Cascade Mountains are visible to the west. The first 0.5 mile follows an old road.

Leona Loop #49.1

This 1.4 mile trail trail starts at one end at the intersection of the  Leona Trail #49. It climbs higher than the crest trail, along a ridge.  After 1.4 miles it connects with Kettle Crest North National Recreation Trail #13

Leona Trailhead

This trailhead is located at the end of the road where the road is blocked, and the trail begins. Provides access to: Leona Trail #49 Leona Loop Trail #49a Kettle…

Leonards Ridge #643

The Leonards Ridge Trail #643  could be considered difficult due to the steep grade and the loose rocky tread.  This trail travels ghrough vegetative changes which include; Ponderosa Pine, Oakbrush, Aspen, and also, through a variety Cottonwood Trees with in the lower section.  It is the shortest access route to reach the lower Mailbox and Blue Creek Trailheads.…

Leslie TR 704

Leslie Trail is 1.2 miles in length. It is blazed with Dark Green blazes. It is rated as Moderate.

Lethcoe Road (FS 230) Wildflower Viewing Area

The Francis Marion National Forest is one of the most exceptional wildflower viewing areas in the southeast. Fire-maintained longleaf pine ecosystems, including those found on the Francis Marion, are widely recognized by America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative and numerous conservation groups, for harboring the highest biological diversity outside the tropics. As many as 40-50 vascular plant species in a square…

Letts Lake Campground

The main feature of the area is a 35-acre lake for non-motorized vessels, trout fishing and swimming. A one-mile trail leads along the lake shore. There are accessible restrooms and a popular fully-accessible fishing pier.  

Leverich Canyon Trailhead

*Please view the Closure order on our alerts and notices page. Leverich Canyon is a popular hiking and mountain biking trail that sits in a narrow canyon just south of Bozeman. It is tucked between two prominent drainages; Hyalite Canyon and Sourdough Canyon. The trail forms a loop on the canyon walls and follows the ridge…

Lewis and Clark Back Country Byway

Almost 200 years ago Meriwether Lewis and William Clark stood high on a ridge-line that divides the continental waters and began the discovery of the Pacific Northwest. Welcome to the homeland of Sacajawea. Stands of fir and pine trees, high-mountain meadows and rolling, jade-colored hills look much the same today as when the famous explorers journeyed to the crest of Lemhi Pass in 1805. As you travel the Lewis and…

Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

  Managed by the USDA Forest Service, the 25,000 square-foot building includes the permanent exhibit hall, 158-seat theater, an education room for hands-on curriculum-based activities, and a retail store. The center is accessible and offers parking for tour buses and recreational vehicles. Service animals (guide dogs, signal dogs, or any other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual…

Lewis Camp Trailhead

One vault toilet. Horse truck and trailer area only by several corrals. All other cars should be parked in the camping area. No water. No bear boxes. 

Lewis Campground

Lewis Campground is located on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir in a coniferous forest. Campground is in close proximity to the Granite Chief Wilderness.

Lewis Canyon Group Campground

Lewis Canyon Campground is located in a beautiful ponderosa pine setting with a large open field nearby. Wild turkeys, elk and deer are often seen nearby. Group Reservations Only.

Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range

Providing a place for you to improve your shooting skills, the Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range is open to the public when classes are not in session. It is unsupervised, so cooperation among shooters is a must! While backboards are provided, they must be maintained. Shooters should bring their own targets and tacks or staples.  The range offers a ten-position, 200-yard rifle range, a ten-position, 50-…

Lewis Lake Picnic Site

Located off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, this is a great spot at the base of Medicine Bow Peak, Sugarloaf Mountain, Gap Lakes Trail, and Browns Peak to stop and have lunch and stretch your legs. Spectacular scenery is all around you.

Lewis M. Turner Campground

Lewis M. Turner Campground is about 22 miles northeast of Logan, Utah, at an elevation of 5,900 feet. This scenic area is known for its vivid summer wildflowers and excellent trails. The campground is set back off the highway in the aspens.

Lewis River

The Lewis River starts in the Cascades at Mount Adams approximately 75 miles northeast of Portland, OR and runs to the Columbia River. It flows through Gifford Pinchot National Forest, across central Skamania County, passing south of Mount St. Helens. A few towns along the Lewis River include Cougar, WA and Woodland, WA. Fishing opportunities: Catch and release from Eagle Cliff Bridge to lower falls including all…

Lewis River Recreation Area

Advanced reservations via Recreation.gov are required daily during the busy visitor season June 15 - September 06.  Reserved tickets must be purchased on-line and printed before you travel.  ............................. The Lewis River Recreation Area is a 10-mile corridor, situated alongside the Lewis River…

Lewiston Lake

Species Present: Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout. Seasons: Year around Access: From Weaverville, take Highway 3 to Rush Creek road, turn right. Follow Rush Creek road to stop sign just past the town of Lewiston. Turn left on Trinity Dam Blvd. and follow about 2 miles to the lake. From Redding, take Highway 299 West thirty-seven miles. Turn right at the sign to Trinity Dam/Lewiston Lake on County Highway 105 (Trinity…

Libby Area

The Libby Area has the Kootenai River from Libby Dam to Troy running through the heart of it.  The Kootenai River is identified as a “blue ribbon trout stream”.  The Purcell Range is located north of the River and features numerous peaks at 6000’ elevation.  Turner Mountain Ski Area is located 22 miles north of Libby, providing 2200’ of vertical and 1000 acres of…

Libby Creek Aspen Campground

Located off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway in the Libby Creek Recreation Area, the Aspen Campground has 8 sites and sits along the banks of Libby Creek. It has been permanently closed and will be decommissioned.

Libby Creek Fir Picnic Site

Located off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway in the Libby Creek Recreation Area. This small picnic site provides picnic tables, a vault toilet and stream fishing along Libby Creek.

Libby Creek Pine Campground

Located off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway in the Libby Creek Recreation Area, the Pine Campground sits along the banks of Libby Creek. This is a small but pleasant campground with 6 sites. This site was approved for a fee change - Click here for more information

Libby Creek Spruce Campground

Located off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway in the Libby Creek Recreation Area, this campground has been decommissioned. Fishing access to Libby Creek is available.

Libby Creek Willow Campground

Located off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway in the Libby Recreation Area, this campground has 16 campsites (trailers under 22 feet), picnic tables, toilets, drinking water (sometimes) and fire grates. There is fishing access at Libby Creek.  Potable water is typically available in this campground from July to September. These dates may vary due to weather, well and/or pump maintenance, and…

Libby Flats Observation Site

Located on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, this observation site provides views south to Rocky Mountain National Park, west toward Medicine Bow Peak, the Sierra Madre Mountains, and Mt. Zirkel Wilderness Area, and east toward the Laramie Mountains.  This site was approved for a fee change - Click here for more information…