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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 8641 - 8670 of 17629

Libby Lake Picnic Site

Located off the Snowy Range Scenic Byway, in the Sugarloaf recreation area. Picnic tables and fire pits available. One vault toilet and trash services available in the summer. This is a great spot to stop and stretch your legs at the base of Medicine Bow Peak, Sugarloaf Mountain, Gap Lakes Trail, and Browns Peak. Spectacular scenery is all around you.

Libby Lake Trailhead

Provides access to: Libby Creek Trail #415 which accesses Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. This trailhead offers roadside parking at the end of the road.

Liberty Bell #431

The Liberty Bell Trail #431 begins at an intersection with the Jud Wiebe Trail #432 and ends at an intersection with the Sheridan Crosscut Trail #869.1A.  It travels through a stand of aspen and climbs steeply up an old mining road. At about 2 miles, the trail enters private land and there are remains of an old cabin and other mining ruins. After ascending a switchback, the trail continues through a meadow…

Liberty Springs Tentsite

​This tentside, built and maintained by the Appalachain Mountain Club, is situated on Mt. Liberty off the Liberty Spring Trail (Appalachian Trail) 0.3 miles below the junction with the Franconia Ridge Trail. There are seven single and three double tentpads. A composting privy and dishwashing station are provided. The water source is an excellent spring. Seasonal caretaker.

Lichen Lake

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body…

Lick Creek Area, McCall & Krassel Ranger Districts

The Lick Creek area is just east of McCall and is accessed from Lick Creek Road.  This is a beautiful area that many think of as the Alps of Idaho.  There are many recreation opportunities in this area such as camping, and many trailheads that lead to alpine lakes.  A drive to the top of Lick Creek Summit from McCall only takes about 40 minutes.  This is a highly recommended area!…

Lick Creek Campground

Located along the Hells Canyon Scenic Byway in the national recreation area, this campground offers an enjoyable camping experience along Lick Creek. Popular activities include camping, relaxing, day hikes, and exploring along the byway. Lick Creek Trailhead

Lick Creek Road to South Fork Salmon River

From McCall take Park Street to Davis Street, to Lick Creek Road (Forest Road #48). You will drive past Little Payette Lake, Browns Pond, Lake Fork Campground and Slick Rock (8.5 miles). This road continues on through unique glaciated peaks and valleys to low elevation canyons. Sixteen miles into the trip, you will pass Duck Lake Trailhead. The road continues on for another 13 miles past Ponderosa…

Lick Creek Saddle Trailhead

Has Hitching rail and cut bank for ramp.

Lick Creek Trailhead

The trailhead offers limited parking with a loading ramp, 1 hitchrack, and a small information board. Lick Creek Trailhead is an entrance point to the Eagle Cap Wilderness.

Lick Creek Trailhead

A short OHV out and back trail and mountain bike loop in Hyalite providing a couple loops. Features great views of Hyalite Reservoir and surrounding area.  Some single-track, gravel road, old logging road and paved road to make the loop.

Lick Creek Trailhead

Lick Creek Trailhead has a vault toilet, but no potable water.

Lick Fork Lake

Described as one of the lesser known “jewels of the forest,” the nine campsites and 12-acre lake surrounded by dense woods provide visitors with a quiet place to relax and easy access to a variety of outdoor activities. Highlights include an accessible fishing pier and a boat ramp for non-motorized boats.…

Lick Fork Lake Recreation Area

Highlights include an accessible fishing pier and a boat ramp for non-motorized boats. The Lick Fork Lake Hiking Trail is an easy two mile loop surrounding the lake that provides scenic view of piedmont pines and hardwoods. Horn Creek Trail journeys away from the recreation area and allows hikers and bikers to explore more of the forest.

Lid Creek Campground

Lid Creek Campground is a  23-site campground with picnic tables, vault toilets, & fire grates.  There is no water available.   There is a native boat ramp- only small watercraft are recommended for launching.  The campground is 15 miles south of Hungry Horse on the west shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir.  This campground has a 16 day stay limit.…

Ligget Creek Trailhead

The Ligget Creek Trailhead is a signed site with no amenities.

Lighthill Mine River Access

Access to the Scott River here is a rough, steep road to an old mining claim. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. There is a nice swimming hole here and it is a popular take out point for rafters.

Lighthouses

Take a self-guided tour of our Lighthouses via the Hiawatha's OnCell App! Six historic lighthouses stand on Hiawatha’s Great Lakes shorelines, five of which are owned entirely or in part by the Forest Service. “Lighthouse lookers” eagerly seek out views and interaction with Pt. Iroquois, Peninsula Point, Round Island, East…

Lightning Creek Trailhead

A popular backing and horse camping trail accessing the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Taylor Hilgard Unit into Sedge Meadows, Taylor Falls, and the Taylor Hilgard Mountain Range. Trail can be connected for possible shuttle loop to Beaver Creek Trailhead.  Trail #17 known as Lightning Creek Trail takes off from the trailhead and multiple connector trails are possible.

Lightning Gulch Recreational Shooting Sites

In the San Bernardino National Forest, visitors can only target shoot in designated and signed areas and only at certain times due to fire danger rating. Target Shooting areas may be closed completely due to fire restrictions, road conditions, and/or other safety issues. Important - Shooters must call ahead to the Activity/PAL Level number 1-909-382-2997 (pre-recorded message) to…

Lightning Point Group Campground

6,200-feet elevation. Six sites to accommodate approximately 240 campers. All sites have group-sized tables. Added features include horse corrals, large gathering areas, and a short and easy nature trail. Hiking on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.

Lightning Tree Boat Launch Facility

This boat launch facility is a concrete ramp with seasonal loading dock. It is located next to Lightning Tree Campground on the east side of Lake Davis. It includes a large paved parking area, vault toilet, and access to the 7-mile Lake Davis Trail.

Lightning Tree Campground

Lightning Tree Campground is situated where high deserts meets Sierra Nevada forest near Lake Davis. Though slightly more rustic than other Lake Davis Campgrounds, Lighning Tree Campground has paved parking, picnic table, fire ring and grill. The campground has a mix of campsites for reservation and on first come basis. 

Lillian

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Lilly

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Lilly Lake

This lake is part of the Bear drainage.No motorized boats are allowed on Lilly Lake

Lilly Lake Campground

This is a paved campground with no hook-ups. The nearest phone is 25 miles away. Popular local recreation activities include lake fishing and hiking.Motorized boats are prohibited on Lilly Lake

Lilly, Lower

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Lilly, Upper

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.