This gorgeous 21 acre lake is nestled down among paper birch, aspen and oak and features one campsite high upon a hill overlooking the lake. A carry-in boat launch is intended to prevent over fishing its excellent brook trout fishery, which is maintained by annual stocking. This campsite is small with a very tight turning radius and is suitable for only one family with a tent or small trailer. Swimming is considered…

The Bear Lake Cutoff trail is 2.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 721.0 and ends at Forest Trail 720. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, backpacking, and hiking.

Lake and stream fishing. Day Use Fee required during summer months.  Bear Lake Campground is 1/4 mile away from lake. There is a 3/4 mile non-motorized trail between Bear Lake and Blue Lake.

*Remains reachable by vehicle on during the summer months, and reachable via snowmobile during the winter months. This day use area is free of charge and is popular for trout fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding. It offers a pier to fish from and a picnic area with 2 picnic tables, 2 grills and fire grates. The fishing deck pier has ample room and railings which allow fishing from…

*Remains open until snow makes it unreachable. This is a free day use area that accesses some great trout fishing and has a large fishing pier with perfect views of the Flat Tops Wilderness. There are 2 picnic tables and fire grates for picnicking. Bear Lake is popular to wade, shore, fly or spin fish. Boaters should take pre-caution for their own safety by steering clear of the bridge at the dam on the lake as…

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest has an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities at the Bear Lake Recreation Area including camping, fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Only electric motors are allowed on Bear Lake providing a quiet and relaxing environment. The Rat River Recreational Trail is a good nearby hiking opportunity and popular with grouse hunters and fall color enthusiasts. The Bear Lake…

The Bear Lake Scenic Byway takes visitors along the south-western shore of Bear Lake. The turqoise color of the lake is a wonder to behold and is a result of light reflecting off limestone particles suspended in the water. The Bear Lake Overlook and Rest Area is located 5 miles west of Garden City.  It serves as the east portal to the Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway.  A small information booth is…

The trailhead is approx. 1 1/2 miles up FDR 105 from its junction with FDR 260. There is limited parking.

Bear Lake is located north of Turquoise Lake, 1/2 mile within the Holy Cross Wilderness. The Trailhead is off of Forest Service Road 107, north of County Road 9. High clearance vehicles are needed to get to the Trailhead. You can also access Bear Lake from the western-most end of County Road 9 for a two mile, one-…

Small trailhead up a steep and difficult road.  Bypasses a portion of the Kelsey National Trail between the larger Norcross Trailhead and the Bear Lake Trailhead.  Very short, steep hike in to a spectacular area of the Marble Mountain Wilderness, along Bear Creek to Bear Lake, then meeting the Pacific Crest Trail.

The Bear Lake trail is 3.34 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 105 and ends at Bear Lake, a popular fishing lake. The Bear Lake Trail provides a good starting point for longer backpacking trips. Prior to reaching Bear Lake, cutoff trail # 721.1A cuts off and connects with the Conejos Peark trail # 720 which heads west to Conejos Peak or south to trail # 724. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback…

On May 18, 1980, Gary Rosenquist was camped at this site and took a series of photos capturing the first few moments of the landslide and eruption, barely escaping with his life. The site offers a volcano view, interpretive information and accessible picnic area and restroom. Boundary Trail #1 may be accessed from here. Accessible Adventures Video

Overview Standing tall on a 7,200 ft. mountain peak, the third highest point in the Black Hills, the Bear Mountain fire lookout tower provides strategic views of the southern Black Hills to the Wyoming border. Located northwest of Custer, SD, the tower has undergone 3 iterations. It was first constructed in 1910, with an enclosed cab being installed in 1914. As the importance of this fire lookout to the…

This shooting range provides recreational opportunities and target practice shooting.  Regulations are posted at each range.

Bear Mountain43101 Goldmine Dr.Big Bear Lake, CA 92315 (844) 462-2327 BigBearMountainResort.com

This Trailhead provides access for Bear Mountain Trail.

Bear Notch offers 65 kilometers of groomed Nordic Skiing, spectacular riverside views, pristine waterfalls, picturesque meadows, and challenging hills. Hot homemade bread is provided in our rustic atmosphere lodge. Easy to get to, affordable, with rental, demo, and lesson packages available.

This trailhead lies adjacent to the Salmo-Priest Wilderness area and provides a portal to the east end of the Crowell Ridge Trail #515 which provides high elevation hiking with spectacular views.  The parking area provides room for up to six vehicles.   NOTE:  NFS Road 2012200 provides access to this trailhead, but…

This .3 miles goes from long scenic trail 25 miles from Hoonah along Forest road 8508. The outlet creek is crossed by a trail bridge, which provides an opportunity to observe fish and water birds. At the lake you will find two picnic tables, fire rings, and opportunities for fishing and nature viewing. Along the lake shore beaver have built a den, and can often be seen in the lake. A Forest Service supplied…

This short Cabinet Mountains Wilderness trail leads from the end of FSR 1022 to Goat Ridge Trail #921. From this junction, Goat Ridge Trail #921 continues up Goat Ridge to the junction with Wanless Lake Trail #924, and in the opposite direction Goat Ridge Trail #921 leads out to Green Mountain.

The Bear Pen Gulch Trail #124 begins at Forest Service Road #500, Love Mesa Road, and ends at Forest Service Road #501, Cabin Bench Road . The trail descends into Bear Pen Gulch and travels east along the north side of the creek. Just after dropping off Love Mesa, it intersects the Bear Pen Spur 1B Trail #124.1B. At about 2.2 miles it intersects the South Bear Pen Gulch Trail #124.1A. It comes to an end at FSR #501…

The Bear Pen Spur 1B Trail #124.1B begins at Forest Service Road #500, Love Mesa Road, and ends at an intersection with the Bear Pen Gulch Trail #124. The trail descends into Bear Pen Gulch and heads east along the north side of a stream. After about 0.9 miles, it reaches FSR #500.4A, Bear Pen Gulch Road, and turn south crossing the stream, then heads northeast and crosses the stream again. It continues northeast/…

Bear Pen Trailhead (#32) Trailhead

Bear Pete Trailhead is the northern access to Bear Pete Ridge Trail #142.  The trailhead is located on the French Creek Road (FS-50251) just prior to where the road drops into the Salmon River Canyon. The Bear Pete Ridge Trail #142 can also be accessed from the south in at…

This short trail leads to the mid point of Thirteen Mile Trail #23. There is an old hunter/trapper cabin along the route.

Bear Pot Trailhead is located at the end of forest road 2055. There is space for dispearsed camping, but no amenities or services. Hitching rail. Provides access to: Thirteen Mile Trail #23 Bear Pot Trail #19

Bear Ridge Cutoff Trailhead

This campground is equipped with picnic tables. Recreation activities within 5 miles from the campground include hiking, fishing, backpacking, and mountain biking.

*These campsites remain open until snow makes it unreachable. These 30 designated sites are located outside of our campgrounds and spread out along Forest Service Road 900. Each site is designated by a numbered post and each has its own picnic table and permanent fire grate. These sites are $10 per night. Nearby amenities include:…

Bear River Ranger Station, which is located approximately 30 miles South of Evanston, Wyoming on the Mirror Lake Highway (150). The station is only open May through October.  Hours are Thursday – Sunday 8:00am-12, 12:30-4:30pm.  Phones, Bathroom and water are Unavailable.   There is a porta potty there.When the station is open, they can only except cash or check for payment and you  may…