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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 9091 - 9120 of 17629

Loon Call Campsite on Grand Island

Grand Island, a Congressionally designated National Recreation Area (NRA), boasts massive 300-foot wave-cut sandstone cliffs; 13,500 acres of lush forest; beaches of fine sand; winter ice caves; and historic buildings and artifacts dating back as far as 2,000 BC, to name just a few of its highlights! The island's scenic natural beauty and interesting history make it an attractive place for camping and other outdoor…

Loon Creek Area (MF2)

This area encompasses trails, trailheads, camping and other recreation sites surrounding the Beaver-Loon Road #172, the Loon Creek Road #007 and the Indian Springs Road #004. This area is roughly bordered by the Middle Fork of the Salmon River to the north, Loon Creek and Warm Springs Creek to the east, the Wilderness boundary to the south, and the Seafoam country on the west. Access roads are single-track dirt…

Loon 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 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…

Loon Lake Area

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

Loon Lake Campground

Location: 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 29 miles north on Ice House Road (Forest Road 3) on the south side of Loon Lake. Recreation Opportunity Guides (ROG) These guides contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest. Loon Lake Campground

Loon Lake Campground

The Loon Lake campground is approximately 20 miles northwest of Libby on raod 471. The campground has 4 sites (two with tent pads), tables and fire rings and able to accommodate up to a 20' rv. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel and native material. Amenities include a vault toilet, an undeveloped access for small boats.

Loon Lake Chalet

Sub-alpine red fir and lodgepole forests, granite bowls, and a spectacular view of the Crystal Range of the Sierra Nevada Mountains characterize the area. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) built the Loon Lake Chalet in 1989. Popular summer activities include hiking, backpacking in Desolation Wilderness, fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and four-wheel driving on the Rubicon 4WD Trail. In the…

Loon Lake Day Use Area

Loon Lake Day use is a popular picnicking area and swimming beach on a peaceful lake.  The 90-acre lake is mostly surrounded by National Forest System lands. The surrounding landscape is a reminder of the glacial heritage of Michigan. The landscape was deposited and sculpted…

Loon Mountain Ski Resort

Loon Mountain Resort offers New Hampshire’s Biggest Skiing across 3 peaks with 2,100 vertical feet. Services and amenities include Ski & Snowboard School; Children’s Center; Adventure Center with cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating and indoor climbing wall; day and night tubing; slopeside spa and accommodations. Located several miles from Interstate 93 and just two hours north of Boston, Loon is…

Loop Campground

The desert canyon is forested with oak, maple and juniper trees, which offer partial shade. Willow Creek runs alongside the site. Leashed pets are permitted in the campground.  It has 12 single sites and 1 double site.There is no water system in this campground will need to bring your own.

Loowit #216- Castle Ridge to Sheep Canyon Trai

This maintained 2 mile section of Loowit Trail #216 runs from Castle Ridge Trail #216G junction to the Sheep Canyon Trail #240 junction. Few trails capture more completely…

Loowit Viewpoint

ALERT: Due to the closure on State Route 504 because of a significant landslide occurring last summer, Loowit Viewpoint is not accessible by car. However, you may hike from the Hummocks Trail to Boundary Trail towards Johnston Ridge to reach the viewpoint. Loowit Viewpoint is located one mile before reaching Johnston Ridge Visitor…

Loran/Claiborne Trailhead Camp

The Loran/Claiborne Camp is provided for camping with ATV's and motorcycles. The Claiborne Multiple-Use Trails are located in the Old Camp Claiborne. During it's prime, it was the third largest city in Louisiana where over 500,000 troops trained for WW2.    The trails are available for ATV, motorcycle, and horse use. Hiking and biking are also allowed on the trail; however, they are primarily used for…

Lord Hill Mineral Collecting Area

Lord Hill is a granite pegmatite that was mined commercially for feldspar at one time.  Over 50 different minerals have been found at Lord Hill.  The more common minerals found are varieties of feldspar, quartz, topaz, phenakite, and garnet.  Most mineral collecting activity takes place in the larger of the 2 quarry pits. From the open ledge behind the upper quarry, a blazed trail goes north-east a…

Lorena

This body of water is part of the Bear drainage.

Loristica Group Campground

This is a group reservation site. No individual sites are available. Loristica is located in a wooded meadow, surrounded by beautiful scenery. The site is rustic, and few amenities are present. There is one vault toilet and NO drinking water available onsite. Nearby attractions include Bear Creek Lake accessed off of the motorized Bear/Wet Creek Trail; and Hidden Mouth Cave.

Los Alamos Area

The Espanola Ranger District includes the numerous trails within Los Alamos County that are on Forest Service managed lands. Many of these trails were consumed in the 2000 Cerro Grande Fire, and then again in the 2011 Los Conchas Fire.  Although much restoration has been accomplished, not all of the trails have been re-established. 

Los Alamos Campground

The campground offers 90 single family sites and 3 group campsites. Each group site fits 40 guests and 10 vehicles. Piped water.  (No showers or hook-ups available) Flush toilets. Camp store. Potable water and dump station free to overnight guests. Group campsites available. This is the closest campground to Pyramid Lake, although the campground is NOT located on the lake. A boat launch ramp is located at the…

Los Angeles Gateway District

The Los Angeles Gateway District Office is located at 12371 N. Little Tujunga Canyon Road, Sylmar, CA  91342.

Los Burros Campground

Los Burros is located at the edge of a beautiful meadow and is characterized by aspen trees scattered throughout the area. This campground is also the site of a former Forest Service Ranger Station with an old barn and a corral that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Los Caballos Trailhead

Los Caballos is one of the longest trails in the White Mountain Trail System. The trail winds its way through beautiful ponderosa pine and pinon-juniper woodland at elevations much lower than the east side of the district.

Los Machos 17E07

Length: 2.8 Miles. Los Machos - 17E07. Green Diamond. Least Difficult. Open to Motorcycles/ATVS / 4WD. This route is a good route for beginning riders. It is located on the main ridge top of the Los Machos Hills. The route dead-ends at a locked gate.

Los Picachos

This is a short hike that is along a side spur of the El Yunque Trail, and leads to a stone masonry platform with a 360 degree view vista point.  The views are really nice toward the east shore and you are within the Elfin Woodland Cloud forest. Location: Can only be accessed through the El Yunque Trail.  Open for hiking. Access to El Yunque Peak via the El Yunque Trail will be closed at the entrance to…

Los Pinos Trailhead - Trail # 736

The Los Pinos trail is 3.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 118 and ends at Forest Trail 733b/725. The trail gives access to the upper reaches of the Rio de los Pinos, a popular fishing stream. It is near the Trujillo Meadows campground, offering campers and ideal day hike to the alpine country of Jarosa Mesa. Red Lake is easily reached by this trail. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding,…

Los Prietos Campground

ALERT: 1/1/2023 - Los Prietos Campground is temporarily closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal. Nice shade, large oak trees, paved roads. White Rock Day Use has river access ¼ mile away. Excellent river access to the Santa Ynez River along the last 6 miles of Paradise Road. Watch out for poison oak. Firewood available from campground host. There are 38 campsites.  Reservations: 35…

Lost 40

Flyer and Trail Map  | Driving Directions Experience the forest of yesteryear at the Lost 40. Minnesota was one of the largest timber-producing states in the country in the late 1800s, but 144 acres of red and white pines went untouched by loggers when…

Lost Cabin Campground

Lost Cabin Campground is located on a hillside among a thick grove of lodgepole pines.

Lost Claim Campground

  Lost Claim Campground is a rustic campground located on a mixed conifer forested site adjacent to Highway 120. Each site has a picnic table, bear box, and a campfire pit with a grill.  Vaulted toilets, potable water at pump. CAUTION - BURNED AREA Please use caution while in theRim Fire Burned Area.…