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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 9361 - 9390 of 17629

Lunch Counter/Kahuna Overlook

The Lunch Counter/Kahuna Overlook day use area provides parking for those who wish to watch and photograph river floaters going through the famous Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna rapids, as well as direct river access for boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. It is located in the Snake River Canyon, off of Highway 89 south of Hoback Junction. Three trails leave from the parking area. The first provides direct river…

Lunch Peak Lookout

Lunch Peak lookout offers breathtaking views of Cabinet Mountain Wilderness, the Selkirk Mountains and Lake Pend Oreille. Located in the Cabinet Mountains, 35 miles northeast of Sandpoint, Idaho, the lookout sits at 6, 414 ft. Guests can enjoy easy access to Pend Oreille Divide Trail. The lookout is remote and rustic with no heat, furnishings, water or cooking facilities. This basic structure lets visitors…

Lund Park Campground

Nestled in the cool, quiet forest beside crystal clear Brice Creek, Lund Park is the perfect place for slow mornings spent drinking coffee, days spent exploring Brice Creek Trail just across the footbridge on the western side of camp, and nights being lulled to sleep by the sound of water. Lund Park also has a rich history. The campground was once a stopover for miners traveling from Cottage Grove to the Bohemia…

Lunker Point Boat Launch Facility

This is one of two boat launch facilities on Frenchman Lake. It is located on the west shore about three miles from the dam. It includes a two-lane concrete boat ramp, large parking area and two vault toilets.  

Lupine Campground

Lupine Campground is open year-round. However, it is hike-in only from early- to mid-November to late-April through early-May due to seasonal closures of Blue Ridge Road (Forest Service Road 3N06).

Lupine Cedar Bluff Campground

Campsites are located adjacent to Bass Lake. This campground has two separate listings, Lupine and Cedar Bluff.  Area has dense pine, oak and cedar trees. Sites have good shade. Some camp sites are located on moderate slopes. Services available at the Forks and Millers Landing Resorts. Check in at Bass Lake Campground office before proceeding to campground (located at west end of the lake near…

Lupine Shelter Picnic Area

Lupine Shelter is a day use area built as a replica of the Civilian Conservation Corp style shelter. Lupine Shelter is a picnicking facility open year-round; however, it is most heavily visited during the winter, when it is used by snowmobilers as a warming hut. It is an excellent location to have a picnic or a family gathering any time of year. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is…

Lusk Creek Canoe/Kayak Access

Float one of the most scenic creeks in southern Illinois. Lusk Creek Canoe/Kayak access is located just minutes from Eddyville, IL and offers easy access for recreating on beautiful Lusk Creek. The site features a walk-down launch path, spaceous parking lot and information board with detailed map. Due to its ecological significance the Shawnee National Forest designated…

Lusk Creek Wilderness

Lusk Creek Wilderness is located in Pope County. The wilderness features an outstanding scenic view called Indian Kitchen. Trails for hiking and equestrian use lead through areas where there is evidence of past use, including homestead, fruit trees, cemeteries and abandoned roads. Canoeing is very a popular activity on Lusk Creek during the spring and early summer. Camping is allowed in the wilderness and no…

Luther Pass Campground

Luther Pass Campground is a primitive, backcountry campground located on Highway 89 approximately 16 miles south of the City of South Lake Tahoe. This campground is free and has a seven-day stay limit with 11 campsites that can be used on a first-come, first served basis with no reservations and limited amenities including vault restrooms and a dumpster. Camping is only permitted in designated spots. Campfires (wood…

Lutsen Mountains Ski Area

Lutsen Mountains is a privately operated ski area within the proclamation boundary of the Superior National Forest.  It operates alpine skiing runs, snowboarding areas, skate and classic cross country skiing trails, and snowshoeing areas and trails.  For your convenience, we include their trails on our overview map, and provide a link here to their website for further…

Lutz Canyon #104

This deep, narrow canyon offers hikers and horseback riders good views of the San Pedro Valley and the Mule Mountains near Bisbee. It leads into one of the most heavily mined areas of the Huachuca Range. The trail follows an old mining road for much of its length as it…

Luzerne Horse Trail Campground and Trailhead

The parking lot is designed for trucks with horse trailers. This portion of trail features a unique cedar swamp ecosystem along the Big Creek/Luzerne boardwalk. Flickr Photo Album

Lye Brook Wilderness

The Lye Brook Wilderness is east of Manchester Center in the southern Green Mountains of Vermont. This wilderness is named after Lye Brook, which flows through its western half. The wilderness ranges from 900 feet to 2900 feet above sea level. Most is above 2500 feet, on a high plateau with several ponds and bogs. Waterfalls and rocky streams may be found here as well as reflecting pools. The western section is…

Lye Creek Campground

Lye Creek Campground is located in the Santa Rosa Mountain Range about 60 miles north of Winnemucca, Nevada. The campground is nestled in a grove of aspen trees along Lye Creek. There are 14 camping sites, including four double sites and one group site. These sites also have picnic tables, campfire rings, and BBQ pedestals. At this campground, recreation activities include river/stream fishing,…

Lyle Canyon #120 Trailhead

This lightly used trail crosses in and out of several drainages including Parker Canyon, which flows into the lake 3 miles to the west. Reach the junction with Huachuca #121 in 1.9 mi to continue the loop around Lyle Canyon #119. Parking is available on the side of Scotia Canyon Road (FR 4759). No amenities. Expect very primitive conditions.

Lyle Trailhead

Newly developed at the mouth of the Wild and Scenic Klickitat River, the Lyle Trailhead provides access to the Klickitat Trail (a Rails to Trails project) that runs along the scenic Klickitat River. Select image to view a…

Lyle/Morman Lake TH #1919

If you decide to go on this hike, it is one of the most scenic in the Fryingpan River area. The trail goes through acres of broad valleys and scattered trees for the first 1.5 miles to Lyle Lake. About 300 feet above and 1/4 of a mile further than Lyle Lake is a tarn (a small lake) one might want to explore before going on to Mormon Lake. Once getting to Lyle Lake you have two choices on how to get to Mormon Lake;…

Lym Lake

This body of water is part of the Bear drainage.

Lyman Lake

This body of water is part of the Blacks Fork drainage.

Lyman Lake

This is a dispersed camping site, no picnic tables, water, firerings or restroom facilities.

Lyman Lake

Located off of Aeneas Valley road, this lake has camping at Lyman Lake Dispersed Camping area, boating, and fishing. No water or garbage service. Please pack out garbage. 

Lyman Lake Campsites

With 10 primitive campsites lining this 67 acre lake, Lyman Lake can be quite busy! No drinking water is available, but primitive toilets can be found at several of the campsites. Lyman Lake supports good numbers of bluegills, pumpkinseeds, rock bass, largemouth bass and northern pike. There is a back-in boat access, with parking, located between sites #6 and #7. Good swimming areas can be found at sites #2, #3, and…

Lyman Lake Dispersed Camping

This dispersed site is a small, primitive campground with 4 campsites next to Lyman Lake. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. Three campsites are located near the 2 pit toilets and 1 is located across the lake. No water or garbage service. Please pack out garbage. 

Lynch Creek #2210

The Lynch Creek trail is 2.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 2208 and ends at the Forest Boundary.

Lynch Creek Trailhead

Lynch Creek Trailhead provides access to Buffalo Peaks Wilderness via the Rough and Tumbling Trail #617.  Hikers may also enjoy walking the…

Lynx Campground

Located in the Lynx Lake Recreation Area. Lynx Lake is one of the most popular recreation spots in central Arizona on the Bradshaw Ranger District. More than 90,000 people visit each year! Mild weather, the cool ponderosa pine forest, a serene 55-acre lake, trout fishing, boating, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, gold panning, archaeological sites, and bird watching attract visitors from throughout Arizona…

Lynx Creek Gold Pan Day Use Area

This day use area is primarily used for recreational gold panning. Please visit Rockhounding, Prospecting & Mining on Prescott National Forest for more information including maps and other online and printable resources.     Lynx Lake…

Lynx Creek Picnic Area

Lynx Creek is located 11 miles from the north end of the Greys River Road. No water is available, and visitors are asked to Pack Out whatever is Packed In. A vault toilet is provided and private family picnic tables are scattered along a bench overlooking the river. This area is for day-use only.

Lynx Creek Ruin Trailhead

Picnic tables and parking for short, easy hike to Lynx Creek Ruin. Lynx Lake Recreation Area Brochure (1,020 KB)   Note: This site closes following especially heavy rain or snow, and when the roads are…