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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 1021 - 1050 of 17630

Bee Rock Recreation Area

Bee Rock Recreation Area, located on the London Ranger District, includes a network of 12 miles of interconnected trails centered around Bee Rock Campground and the historic Sublimity Bridge. From these trails, which range from easy to strenuous in difficulty,…

Beech Creek National Scenic Area & Botanical Area

The 7,500-acre scenic area is known for its beautiful old beech trees, other middle-aged to mature trees and vegetation. Enjoy 32 miles of interconnecting hiking trails through different ecosystems along the headwaters of Beech Creek. Within this scenic area is a special zone, the 400-acre Beech Creek Botanical Area. An old forest road winds through the Scenic Area, providing hiking opportunities to view the scenic…

Beecher Loop TH

From Wolverton Spring ride southwest on Hardscrabble Rd. for 2.5 miles until you get to the junction of FDR 413 and FDR 451, turn left staying on FDR 413.Travel .6 miles to the switchback and turn right, travel for 6.3 miles to FDR 441, Beecher Rd., and turn left.Travel .3 miles to the first gate, pass around the gate and follow the main trail for 3.8 miles to a second gate, which you will by-pass and stay on the…

Beecher Pass Cabin

The Beecher Pass single level hunter style cabin has a wood stove, 4 single bunks, table and benches, cooking counter, axe/maul, pit-type outhouse, covered porch, and 2 skylights. Firewood is provided for wood stove use only, but is not guaranteed. Bedding and cooking utensils are not provided. The cabin is on a gravel beach with the surrounding landscape fairly flat with occasional steep slopes.

Beef T/Copman's Tomb Observation Site

Beef Trail/Copman's Tomb Observation Site sits along the Bighorn Scenic Byway. Stop and see the spectacular valley views. Copman’s Tomb: The red cliff face to your left flanks Sunlight Mesa. At the top is Elephant Head Rock, so named because of its shape. The triangle-shaped mountain to the right is named Pyramid Peak. To your far right is a prominent rock-topped mountain call Copman’s Tomb.…

Beegum Gorge Campground

This tiny, tents only campground is located near Beegum Creek. Partially shaded, this is a great home base for your adventures! Be aware - there are vault toilets available, but no water.

Beehive Point Shoreline Area

Shoreline camping area. There are no picnic table or fire rings. Campfire permit required.  

Beehive Reservoir

This 12 acre reservoir is a popular fishing destination located 8 miles southwest of Wenatchee, WA. The lake usually has a fair carry-over of Rainbow Trout, as well as occasional Tiger Trout.

Begich, Boggs Visitor Center

The Begich, Boggs Visitor Center rests right in the heart of Portage Valley. There are many hikes and sights (including Portage and Byron Glaciers) to see in the area! Begich, Boggs Visitor Center is built upon the terminal moraine left behind by Portage Glacier in 1914. The Visitor Center was named in memory of Congressmen Nick Begich of Alaska and Congressmen Hale Boggs of Louisiana. Both men were killed in a 1972…

Belknap Campground

Located 19 miles east of Springville, California, take State Highway 190 to the community of Camp Nelson. Turn onto Nelson Drive and follow the signs through town. Elevation is 4,800 feet. Open from April 15 - October 31 depending on weather conditions.   The campground has 15 single family units. No trailers or RVs allowed. Vault toilets, potable water, tables, and BBQ stoves are provided.…

Belknap Grove

Handout: Belknap Complex (PDF - 224k)               Belknap Campground (PDF - 451k) Belknap is a complex formed from the large sprawling McIntyre Grove,…

Bell Bay Campground

Bell Bay Campground is a prime place to set up camp on Coeur d'Alene Lake. The upper camp loop is on a hill overlooking the beautiful lake, while the lower loop sits on a short ridge along the shoreline. Natural Features: Located in the Panhandle of northern Idaho, the campground is surrounded by a forest of Ponderosa and other mixed pines. It lies on the southeast shores of Coeur d'Alene Lake just north of Harrison…

Bell Farm Horse Camp

View Guide and Map Bell Farm Horse Camp, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, is a popular place for wagontrain riders who come to "rest a spell." The nearest hiking and horse trails in the Big South Fork National…

Bell Meadow TH

Bell Meadow Trailhead

Bell Mountain Ottery Creek Trailhead

This trailhead accesses the Taum Sauk section of the Ozark Trail (OT). This section of the Ozark Trail connects the Fredericktown Unit with the Potosi Unit traversing two state parks---Johnson Shut-ins and Taum Sauk Mountain---and the Devil's Tollgate and Bell Mountain Wilderness. When entering the wilderness from the Ottery Creek Trailhead a short, 2 mile trail will take you to an intersection for the …

Bell Mountain Wilderness

This is a wonderful place to spend the day hiking! This 9,143 acre wilderness is part of the St. Francois Mountains, one of the oldest landforms in North America. The wilderness is named for a family that once lived and farmed along the ridge top that is now known as Bell Mountain. Elevations range from 1,702 feet at Bell Mountain to 970 feet in the Joe's Creek drainage. Local relief is about 600 feet and is…

Bell Mountain Wilderness Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Bell Mountain Wilderness from the north side.  It has a few parking spots, but no amenities.  There is usually just enough room for a small horse trailer.   There are two other trailheads that access this Wilderness: Lindsey Mountain Trailhead Ottery Creek Trailhead (OT Taum Sauk section)

Bell Rock Pathway / Vista

The Bell Rock Pathway is a 3.6-mile trail. Along this pathway you'll enjoy fantastic views of Bell Rock, Courthouse Butte, and other landmarks. Most of the pathway has a wide, hard surface, but there are some steep hills too. Some places around Bell Rock are rocky and rough. There is a popular observation area on the west side of Bell Rock…

Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area

Bell Smith Springs is one of the most beautiful recreation areas the Shawnee National Forest has to offer. It contains a series of clear, rocky streams and scenic canyons bordered by high sandstone cliffs and an abundance of vegetation unique to Illinois. The trail system consists of eight miles of interconnected trails featuring strange and wonderful rock formations, such as Devil's Backbone, Boulder Falls and a…

Bellaire Lake Campground

Bellaire Lake Campground is located in the popular Red Feather Lakes area. The campground is within walking distance of the lake via a wheelchair accessible boardwalk. The area is comprised of unique rock formations and views of the mountains.  Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate and picnic table. All campsites with a tent pad have a bear locker. Single sites, double sites and triple sites are available.…

Bellaire Lake Picnic Site

The Bellaire Lake Picnic Site provides parking and picnic opportunities adjacent to Bellaire Lake. There are nine picnic sites available, and each has a table and pedestal grill.

Belle of Colorado Campground

This is a tent-only campground with 19 sites located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake in a shaded lodgepole pine forest. Dates are weather dependent. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

Belle Starr Multi-Use

The Belle Starr Mult-Use Trail is a 22.6 mile looping trail that winds over the unique and varied terrain of the Ouachita National Forest. Riders and hikers will experience a diverse forest, with tree species including shortleaf pine, hickory, oak, ash, sweetgum, maple and elm as well as flowering and fruit trees like dogwood, redbud, and wild plum. The trail offers users an opportnity to explore exciting outdoor…

Belle Starr North Parking/Trailhead

The North Parking/Trailhead provides access to the Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail

Belle Starr West Parking/Trailhead

The West Parking/Trailhead provides access to the Belle Starr Multi-Use Trail

Bellfield Pond

The two-acre Bellfield Pond is one of several small ponds on the Francis Marion National Forest that provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish. Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity guide.

Bellota #15

The Bellota trail #15 is located in Redington Pass and is part of the Arizona National Scenic Trail.

Bellview #598

The Bellview Trail #598 begins at the trailhead at the end of Forest Service Road #569 at about 11,020 feet and dead ends part way up Mount Bellview at about 11,840 feet near the Silver Spruce Mine. From the trailhead, the trail ascends 180 feet in about 0.6 miles before turning into a series of switchbacks and continuing for another 0.7 miles to the mine. The trail does not continue on to the summit, however an…