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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 901 - 930 of 17630

Bear River Reservoir Area

Located south of Highway 88. Under "Find an Area" use the plus sign to the left of the name to drill down to a facility in that area.

Bear Springs Group Campground

Bear Springs Campground is located near Highway 26. The campground is relatively shady, with tall ponderosa pine dispersed throughout the site. Located on Indian Creek, which has fishing opportunities, at the border with the Warm Springs Reservation. The campground is easily accessible from Highway 216.  The campground offers single-family and group sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped…

Bear Springs Shelter/Day Use Area

Bear Springs Day-Use Area is a spacious, secluded site located on Indian Creek at the border with the Warm Springs Reservation. It's easily accessible from Highway 216. Bear Springs Shelter is located with the day-use area, adjacent to Bear Springs Group Campground. Site has little to no cell service.

Bear Springs Trailhead (#19)

Bear Springs Trailhead (#19) Trailhead

Bear Town Trailhead #869

This primitive trailhead is near the end of the Beartown 4x4 road and consists of a trail sign and small parking area. From here you can access the trail 869 to West Ute Creek and also the trail to Hunchback Pass on the Continental Divide and connects with CDNST #813.

Bear Town Trailhead - Trail # 869

The Beartown trail is 5.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 506 and ends at Forest Trail 825. The trail is open for the following uses: Day hiking, backpacking in the Weminuche Wilderness Area, horseback riding and horse packing. Near the headwaters of the Rio Grande River. Access is by foot and horse travel only.

Bear Track Campground

Bear Track got its name many years ago from a bear track found while building the site. A 1.5 mile trail connects the campground to the North Country National Scenic Trail. Fishing is a popular activity for this area. Map: This…

Bear Trap Campground

Small (4 unit) campsite without water is popular nonetheless due to cool mountain setting and proximity to Withington Lookout 2 (steep) miles away.

Bear Valley Campground

Bear Valley Campground is a remote, small campground with 10 campsites suitable for tents or RV's.  It is popular with OHV enthusiasts wanting to use the nearby Bear Valley OHV area. The campground is located six miles east of Little Truckee Summit on the Cottonwood Creek Road.  Elevation: 6700 feet. Non-potable water, treat before drinking.

Bear Valley Campground

The Bear Valley Campground is located along Bear Valley Creek which is one of the major headwater streams for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. The campground is well shaded by a stand of lodgepole pine. However, many of the trees in the area are beginning to die due to a mountain pine beetle infestation. Use is moderate to high during the summer months and hunting season, and the campground is often full on…

Bear Valley Horse Camp

The Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground has 6 tent and trailer compatible sites and accommodates campers with stock. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails. There is a vault toilet, piped drinking water, but no garbage services. Access to hiking and horse trails along the Bear Valley National Recreation Trail.

Bear Valley Trailhead

Bear Valley Trailhead is located off of the Pine Valley Rd. exit of I-8 and is one of the closest OHV opportunities in the Greater San Diego Area. Bear Valley Trailhead provides ample parking for larger vehicles with trailers. The trail leaving Bear Valley is an old roadbed and provides a small loop in the end with a pretty vista. This trail was designed for beginners but provides a connection to the Corral Canyon…

Bear Valley Trailhead

Bear Valley Trailhead provides access to: Metolius-Windigo Trail #99 Rockpile Lake Trails #4005 You will enter …

Bear Valley Trailhead/Upper Campground

This campground is along a scenic meadow near a babbling creek where hiking along the Bear Valley National Recreation Trail is a delightful side trip. The dispersed camping area has 6 picnic tables with fire rings, hand pump for drinking water and a vault toilet. Please pack out your trash since garbage collection services are not available.

Bear Wallow #333

For travelers along the Crest Trail, and for visitors to Rustler Park looking for a scenic way to spend a day, here’s a system of trails that leads to a number of interesting features including Flys…

Bear Wallow Camping Area

Located along north side of the Kings River on a large sandy flat area. Take a day hike on the Bear Wallow trail located just west of the campground. Great place for camping in spring and fall. Very hot during summer months. Please pack out all garbage. No cell phone coverage in the area. Pay phone is available at Balch Camp.

Bear Wallow Creek Campground

This campground offers a pleasant experience among the pines adjacent to State Highway 244.  It features 8 campsties, including 1 accessible site and 2 accessible vault toilets.  There is no potable water or garbage service, so please dispose of your garbage at home.  Attractions in this area include hunting, bird watching, photo opportunities, and a 1/4-mile-long,…

Bear Wallow Trail - # 63

The Bear Wallow Wilderness was the origin point of, and has been severely affected by, the Wallow Fire of June 2011. The area is currently open to public use and entry, HOWEVER - The trails may not yet been assessed or maintained for hazards associated with the fire. Please keep in mind that any area affected by the wildfire can be prone to hazards such as falling trees, flooding and burned out stump holes. The…

Bear Wallow Trailhead

This is a gravel road and can be rough after the spring thaw. There is a loading ramp and hitch rails. A large number of hunters use this trailhead in the late summer and fall. This site provides access to Standley Trail #1677, which enters Eagle Cap Wilderness. Standley Trail offers views of steep rocky mountain ranges framed by lush…

Bear Wallow Trailhead

Trailhead along the road to the Santa Fe Ski Area just above Hyde Park State Park.  Good loop options.

Bear/Cuprum Area, Council Ranger District

The Bear/Cuprum area in on the Council Ranger District.  Access to the area is via the Council – Cuprum (FS Road #002).  As you travel the Council -  Cuprum road, it will form a Y split with FS Road #105 – Stay left on the #002 road to reach Cuprum – Stay right and follow FS road #105 to Bear. Another access into the area is from Hells Canyon up the Kleinschmidt Grade (FS Road #050).  As the name…

Beardsley Dam Campground

  Beardsley Dam Campground is located near Beardsley Dam on Forest Road 5N02 at the south end of Beardsley Reservoir.…

Beardsley Day Use

Stoves, tables, picnicking, boating, boat launch ramp, water skiing, fishing, nature trail.  Bring potable water.

Beardsley Reservoir

Beardsley Reservoir is operated by the Tri-Dam Project and open year-round.  During the winter season, the gate at  CA highway 108 will be closed and the reservoir is only accesible by foot.  Check the Beardsley Day Use Area page for daily operations and gate closures to the day use area.  The reservoir is located in a…

Bearlodge Campground

Tucked Away About 7 miles west of Aladdin, WY, by Wyoming State Highway 24, you’ll find, tucked away, the Bearlodge Campground. This small 8 site campground remains open year-round, however, keep in mind, the road into/out of and parking areas are not plowed during the winter and conditions could prevent access. This campground has a reduced rate of $10/night in the off-season, sites are first come,…

Bearskin Lake Backcountry Site

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 is one site 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…

Beartooth Front

This page covers camping and recreation options between Red Lodge Creek, westward to the West Fork of the Stillwater. This area is referred to as the Beartooth Front. Within this area, there are 5 locations that offer most of the options for recreation: Red Lodge Creek area, East Rosebud area, West Rosebud area, Benbow area, and the Stillwater River area. This area is west of Red Lodge and is accessed…

Beartooth Lake Campground

The Beartooth Lake Campground has 21 sites and is located near many beautiful mountain lakes. There is a nearby store for supplies, and there is no cell service available. This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments.  Maximum spur 32 feet.