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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 9451 - 9480 of 17629

Maid of Erin Picnic Area

Located near the Matchless boat ramp on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, Maid of Erin is a beautiful area to enjoy a picnic with friends and family. Facilities include picnic tables, pedestal grills, fire rings, potable water, and vault toilets. You can also access the Turquoise Lake Nature Trail from this site for a leisurely walk around the lake.

Maiden Rock Campground

Maiden Rock Picnic Ground is accessible by boat only. It features 4 picnic units, fire rings, a vault toilet, and a swimming beach.

Mailbox #619

The Mailbox Trail #619 travels through vegetation that varies from aspen and ponderosa in the upper elevations, to pinyon and juniper in the lower elevations, with oakbrush present throughout the trail.  This trail follows along the Mailbox Drainage for approximately 1.5 miles, however, since the drainage does not always contain water, it provides no fish habitat.  The gradual to moderate grade which this…

Mailbox Cutoff #630

The Mailbox Cutoff Trail #630 serves as a cutoff route between the Mailbox Trail #619 and the Massey Cow Camp Road, FSR 4041B.  The trail travels at a fairly level grade on a bench from the northern to the southern trailhead through mixed aspen, ponderosa, oakbrush, and open meadows. Geo-Ref Trail Map  …

Main Blue Joint Trailhead

From Road 362 to Salmon North Fork Road # 044.

Main Boulder

Main Boulder is designated primitive car campsites with no facilities.  

Main Box Elder Picnic Area

This picnic area has 36 single picnic sites.  Reservations are not needed for this area. This picnic area closes at 10:00 p.m. dailey

Main Dam Campground

This campground is closed due to dam remediation restrictions.

Main Draw OHV Area

The Main Draw Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) area is the only location on the Pawnee National Grassland where non-licensed vehicles are permitted. The area, usually open November 1 through April 9, is in the northwest corner of the Grassland, only a few miles from the Wyoming border. This two-mile long draw or gully is popular with dirt bike riders and others with vehicles under 50 inches wide and must have a spark…

Main Eagle Trailhead

A walk in the wilderness is only part of the attraction at Main Eagle Trailhead. The scenic views of rock slides, peaks and glacial valleys along the Wild and Scenic Eagle Creek add to the beauty of the site. For those desiring a short hike to a scenic water fall - cross the log bridge and keep walking!  Copper Falls is only two miles in. The Main Eagle Trailhead is located on the edge of the…

Main Elk #2157

The Main Elk trail is 2.5 miles long and connects the Clinetop Trailhead to the Mansfield Ditch Trail (#2291). From the Clinetop side, the first 0.5 miles of trail are relatively flat. This initial section crosses through private land, so please stay in the…

Main Salmon River Road - North Fork

This area encompasses Boat ramps, Campgrounds, and Trailheads that are located on the 47 mile stretch of road between I-93 North in North Fork, ID and the Corn Creek Launch Site (doorway to the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness).

Main Salmon River, Krassel/McCall Ranger Districts

The “Wild” section of the Salmon River cascades for 78 miles from Corn Creek to Long Tom Bar through the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Gospel Hump Wilderness. Thousands of visitors navigate the Class III to IV whitewater on the Salmon River and enjoy its peaceful beauty each year. Information on the lottery permits for the Middle Fork of the Salmon River, and the Main Salmon River are managed…

Maines Pond

This small pond is surrounded by open grasslands, thickets of brush and cedar, and patches of small trees. A buried pipeline runs behind the pond and the pipeline corridor is kept mowed which attracts songbirds and small mammals. Prairie grasses and wildflowers are abundant during spring and summer. There is a high probability of viewing meadowlarks, bluebirds, sparrows, quail, and other birds in this area.  

Malad Summit Campground

Malad Summit Campground is situated next to Mill Creek, just 14 miles north of Malad, Idaho, at an elevation of 6,100 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, horseback riding and off-road vehicle riding on the area's many trails. Mill Creek offers cutthroat and rainbow trout fishing. Numerous trails begin nearby, including the 12-mile multi-use Summit Trail, which connects with Farmers Canyon, East Elkhorn and Wright Creek…

Malad Summit Guard Station

Malad Summit Malad Summit Guard Station is located at an elevation of 6,000 feet, 14 miles north of Malad, Idaho on Malad Pass just off I-15. The rustic one-room cabin is in a forested setting in narrow Mill Creek Drainage, and offers a secluded retreat on fenced acreage surrounded by scenic high country views. The original guard station was established in 1908, but was replaced by the existing cabin in 1934. The…

Malay ATV Trailhead (#711) Trailhead

Malay ATV Trailhead (#711) Trailhead

Malheur Ford Trailhead

A small site with vault toilet and picnic facilities in the Malheur Wild and Scenic River is a popular place to fly fish, those looking to hike are within steps of the Malheur River Trail.

Malheur Wild and Scenic River

The middle fork of the Malheur River was one of forty rivers originally designated in the Omnibus Oregon Wild and Scenic River Act of 1988.  Residing completely on National Forest System lands, the entire wild and scenic river boundary encompasses 3,758 acres with 12.0 miles of river.

MALLARD BAY OVERFLOW REC SITE

OverviewMallard Bay Overflow Camping Area is next to Fish Lake and the Fishlake Scenic Byway in central Utah at an 9,000 feet elevation. The camping area is used as an overflow camping area when all other campgrounds in the Fish Lake Basin are full. RecreationFish Lake is Utah's largest natural mountain lake, covering 2,500 acres. It is famous for its 20-40 pound Mackinaw lake trout. Anglers also enjoy fishing for…

Mallard Cove Boat Launch Facility

This boat launch facility is a single lane concrete ramp without a loading dock. This launch is suited for launching small watercraft. It is located on the east side of Lake Davis. It includes an unpaved parking area, vault toilet, and day use area. The day use area has picnic tables.  

Mallard Creek Campground

Mallard Creek Campground provides five campsites situated in the tall timber near Mallard Creek. Although there is a toilet, there are no tables or fire grates.

Mallard Marsh Campground

This campground is next to Hosmer Lake and provides opportunities for fly-fishing as well as access to trails for hiking and horseback riding. There is a hardened boat ramp located nearby at the South Campground.

Mallard Peak Lookout

Pearched at 6870' in the seculded Mallard Larkins Pioneer Area, Mallard Peak Lookout is only accessible by foot.  The fire lookout was established in 1914 and is in listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  It is not currently available for rent or reservation but it is definitely worth a trip to see it.  Keep an eye out for Mountain Goats in the area.

Mallard Ponds Fishing Site

Located east of Cimarron Recreation Area on FS Road 700, these man-made ponds are stocked with fish by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Please refer to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for further information regarding licensing, size limit and etc.

Mallard Slough Cabin

16' x 16' A-frame cabin with loft, small deck, 2 single bunks, table, benches, wood stove, wood shed, splitting maul. Bedding, cooking utensils, and firewood not provided. The cabin has excellent views of the Stikine River delta. The Mallard Slough trail begins behind the cabin and ends at LeConte Bay. Cabin is located within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.  Guests should provide their own firewood.