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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 9481 - 9510 of 17629

Malone Springs Day Use Area

Located 40 minutes northwest of Klamath Falls, Oregon, Malone Springs Day Use Area is a small peaceful spot.   Malone Springs Day Use Area features one vaulted toilet, picnic tables, and fire rings. Situated on Crystal Creek, it features a launch for non-motorized boats to float into Klamath Lake via the Upper Klamath Canoe Trail. There are opportunities for birdlife viewing, as this recreation site is…

Mammoth Cabin

The Mammoth Guard station is located in the Spanish Fork - Scofield Recreation Area on the Manti-La Sal National Forest's Ferron/Price Ranger District. Sitting at 8,600 feet in elevation, there are two cabins on the grounds. The Mammoth Cabin was built on site while the Lake Cabin was moved to the site from its original location in the 1980s. Both cabins were constructed in the 1930s serving as forest ranger…

Mammoth Designated Dispersed Camping Area

  Sorry! We have not entered information for this camping area yet.   Information will be coming soon.  In the meantime, please contact the Cedar City Ranger District at (435) 865-3200 for information on this trail.  Thank you.

Mammoth Dog Teams

Mammoth Dog Teams offers day rides and overnight tours, snow permitting. Enjoy the Eastern Sierra dog mushing experience as you travel some of the most gorgeous country in the Sierra. We depart from Smokey Bear Flats, mushing with locally trained Malamutes, Siberian and Alaskan Huskies, and our own breed of Mammoth Huskies. Enjoy an educational narrative on the inner workings of the team from your "Musher".…

Mammoth Ice Rink

The City of Mammoth Lakes - Recreation Department Mammoth Ice Rink offers fun for the whole family.     

Mammoth Lakes Area

Mammoth Lakes Area is a year-round destination for recreation. From day hiking to alpine lakes and volcanic features in the summer, to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in the winter, there is something for everyone!  Expand the accordians below to see specific trails and locations for each recreation activity you're interested in.

Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center

Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, and operated with National Park Service, Town of Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association partners. Purchase books, maps, or art from local artists and much more. Obtain wilderness and fuelwood permits, or purchase Interagency Passes. Information available on history, wildlife, geology, skiing, lodging, and more.

Mammoth Mountain

Playing Big by the numbers: Over 3,100 vertical feet Over 3,500 skiable acres Over 150 named trails Over 300 days of sunshine per year Top elevation: 11,053 feet Base elevation: 7,953 feet Average snowfall: 400 inches Snowmaking: 46 trails 28 lifts (includes 9 high speed quads, 2 high speed six-packs and 3 high speed gondolas) Terrain: 15% expert, 20% advanced, 40% intermediate, 25% beginner Winter season: approx.…

Mammoth Pass - Red Cones

Starting from Horseshoe Lake of the Mammoth Lakes Basin, this trail goes past McCloud Lake and over the relatively gentle Mammoth Pass. Several trail junctions offer options to access the John Muir trail near Crater Meadow or Reds Meadow.  Common Destinations: Red Cones, Crater Meadow, John Muir Trail Download area map for…

Mammoth Pass Trailhead

 Trail and permit information for Red Cones Trail  Day use in Mammoth Lakes Basin to McCloud Lake does not require a permit.

Mammoth Pool Campground

Mammoth Pool Campground is located half a mile from the recreation area at Mammoth Pool Reservoir. This primitive campground winds through a stand of Ponderosa pine and cedar trees along the San Joaquin River in the midst of a mountainous landscape. Campsites are located near Mammoth Pool. Each site has a table, grill and fire ring. Firewood is sold at the campground. There is a trail to lake and a boat launch…

Mammoth Pool Recreation Area

 Along the west section of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway the road takes you into the “Heart of the Sierra”, with views of the Sierra peaks all the way up to the base of the wilderness. One of many destination points is Mammoth Pool, a man-made reservoir on the San Joaquin River that is 5 miles long. This area offers some of Sierra National Forest’s most unique and splendid beauty with recreational activities…

Mammoth Ranger District

Mammoth Lakes Ranger District is located in the northern half of Inyo National Forest, and is centered around the town of Mammoth Lakes, CA.  While known for winter sports, it is also a mecca for mountain biking and fishing enthusiasts when the snow melts. Hiking and equestrian trails go into wilderness areas of Sierra Nevada.…

Mammoth Rock Mt. Bike Route

Mountain bike route. The first 3/4 mile follows an old jeep road, then turns to single track, climbing up a forested slope before reaching a clearing caused by an avalanche in 1986. The trail then passes below Mammoth Rock, a massive limestone and marble monolith containing fossils estimated to be 250 million years old. Continue to the end of the trail, which intersects Old Mammoth Road.

Mammoth Rock Trailhead

2.5 miles Intermediate This trail follows an old jeep road, then turns to single-track, climbing up a forested slope before reaching a clearing caused by an avalanche in 1986.  The trail then passes below Mammoth Rock, a massive limestone and marble monolith containing fossils estimated to be 250 million years old.  Continue to the end of the trail, which intersects Old mammoth Road. 

Mammoth Springs Campground

Mammoth Springs Campground features 8 camp units, vault toilets, and potable water (July-September). Please observe the Pack it In Pack it Out refuse policy. Attractions include Dismal Lake (1 mile).  This campground was recently improved through a grant through an Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Manastash Camp / Trailhead

This campground offers 14 individual trailer/tent sites and an improved dispersed camping area for groups. Elevation 4200'

Manazanares Trailhead

Trail # 1204 located in Big Red Park. Motorized double track, ATV/Motorcycle trail, that connects to 1101 Wyoming Track.

Mandall Trailhead

This seasonal trail is generally not melted off until late June/early July due to snow levels at this elevation. *Campers should come prepared with a variety of inspect repellant as the mosquitos are exceptionally thick this year. This trailhead serves as the access point for the Mandall Lakes Trail No. 1121 and its spur Black Mandall Trail No. 1121C. The 5.4 mile Mandall Lakes Trail begins on the opposite side of…

Manistee National Recreation River

The Manistee River between Tippy Dam and the M-55 Bridge was designated as a National Recreational River in 1996. The river is wide and characterized by steep banks and sharp bends, with a swift current and mostly slow, wide bends. The river corridor supports a wide…

Manistee River

The Manistee River, from Tippy Dam to the M-55 Bridge, is a designated National Recreation River.  There are several river access sites, day use areas and campgrounds located along this section of river.  During the summer the river is popular with canoers and…

Manistee River

The Manistee River, from Tippy Dam to the M-55 Bridge, is a designated National Recreation River.  There are several river access sites, day use areas and campgrounds located along this section of river.  During the summer the river is popular with canoers and…

Manistee River Area

Portions of the North Country National Scenic Trail run through this area, as well as it being a popular area for hunting and fishing. Aspen is a managed tree in this area, creating good grouse habitat throughout.

Manistique Self Guided Tour

This self guided tour will allow you to go back in time and/or memory to days of the "Great Depression." When folks were hungry and jobs were few. Young men looked to the newly constructed Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) as an opportunity to earn money to help feed their families. In creating the CCC, President Franklin D. Roosevelt saw it as a…

Manitou Lake Picnic Area

Manitou Lake is a 5-acre reservoir where the entire family can enjoy fishing and hiking Trail #670 around the lake. Due to easy area access and popularity, fishing occurs year-round in the reservoir. All sites have tables, fire grates and trash collection. Swimming, wading and all body contact with the water in the reservoir is prohibited.

Manker Flat Campground

Camp high in the clouds at Manker Flat Campground. This campground sits at 6,000-feet and offers 21 campsites open year-round. However, piped-water is turned off for the season with freezing temperatures. Each site comes with a spacious spot for all your family camping needs and includes a picnic table, fire ring, and vault toilets. It's located within a short drive to historic Mt. Baldy Schoolhouse and Visitor…

Manmade Hole Picnic Ground Picnic Site

The Man Made Hole Recreation Area encompasses a parking area with restroom and large shelter accommodating picnic tables, fire rings, fishing area, and a 1/4-mile trail around lake.

Mann Creek & Sturgill Mt. Area, Weiser RD

The Mann Creek corridor leads to many recreational opportunities, and further on to Sturgill Peak and Hitt Mountain.  These areas are on the Weiser Ranger District and can be access from Highway 95 via the Mann Creek Road (FS Road 600), Keithly Creek Road (FS Road 037), Highway 71 out of Cambridge, and Pine Creek Road (FS Road 034), Mill Creek Road (FS Road 008), and the Middle Fork of Brownlee Creek Road (FS…

Mann Creek Campground

Located on Bureau of Reclamation land and operated by the Payette National Forest, Mann Creek Campground offers 13 sites, several of which are accessible for people with disabilities. Picnic tables, some of which are covered, and fire rings, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and spurs are gravel. No hook-ups are provided.  This area is hot and dry in the summer, and …