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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 1111 - 1140 of 17630

Beth Lake #316

Lakeside hiking trail that begins in Beaver Lake Campground and travels 1.9 easy miles to Beth Lake. The trail starts in the Beaver Lake Campground near Camp Unit #4. The sign is by a small stream and is easy to spot (about 40 feet off the road). From the sign, walk the trail mid-slope to Beaver Lake. Beaver Lake boat ramp will be on your right when you get to the lake. Continue to your left to the back…

Beth Lake Campground

This campground has 15 sites in 2 small loops. There are boat launches on either end of the campground. The southern launch accesses Beaver Lake, while the northern launch accesses Beth Lake. An earthen dam is near the northern boat launch. The Beth Lake Trail #316 can be accessed near the earthen dam. There are 2 pit toilets, 2 double vault toilets, and 1 vault toilet.  There is a garbage dumpster…

Bethel Ridge #325

Bethel Ridge 4x4 trail is located above U.S. Highway 12, Rimrock Lake and skirts the ridge.  Starts at Forest Road #1500-324 and ends on the 1400 road.

Betty Lake Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Betty Lake Trail #3664 See Trail page for more information.

Beverly Campground

Beverly campground is located along the North Fork of the Teanaway River. There are 14 tent/picnic sites available first come/first served. There is no potable water source and all trash must be packed out. Elevation 3200' 

Bickle Knob Observation Tower

High atop Bickle Knob sits the Bickle Knob observation tower where visitors can catch the panoramic vista of the surrounding forest. Located approximately 10 miles northeast of Elkins, West Virginia, on Forest Road 91 (Stuart Memorial Drive). The nearby Otter Creek Wilderness offers stream fishing and hiking located . Middle Point…

BICKNELL BOTTOMS GWT TRAILHEAD

Trailhead - Great Western Trail segment.

Bienville

Marathon Lake and Shongelo Lake are our primary recreation areas with activities ranging from picnicking to fishing.

Bienville Wildlife Management Area

Bienville Wildlife Management Area is under the management of Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. For information concerning permits or if you have other questions, contact the local office at 601-859-3425 or go to: MDWFP - Bienville.

Bierstadt Trailhead

The Bierstadt Trailhead is located on the Guanella Pass Road and offers a variety of summer and winter activities. Facilities include interpretive information. Visitors can access the Mount Bierstadt Trail (#711) or the Rosalie Trail from this trailhead. The Mount Bierstadt Trail (#711) is 3.6 miles one way. The trail descends gently toward Scott Gomer Creek. At 11,470 feet, the trail crosses the creek and begins…

Big and Little Smokey Mt. Bike Loops

Two USFS designated routes begin from this scenic staging area. 13 miles Intermediate - Advanced The Big Smokey Loop climbs into the hills where and offers views of local scenery, a chance to check out local flora and fauna,  and great rock formations, all of which makes a great ride. 6.1 miles Intermediate - Advanced The Little Smokey Loop offers a pleasant cruise through the lower…

Big Bang

Big Bang Trail is part of the Mount Elden Dry Lake Hills Trail System and the Schultz Creek Loops Trail System. The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) trail system was dedicated in 1987. There are eight trailheads…

Big Bar Area

Whether on foot or bike, Trinity River Management Unit (TRMU) carries you into a world of Pacific madrone, ponderosa pine, Douglas fir and white oak, which line small streams and surround deep lakes penetrated by granite domes. There are a number of trail experiences on the TRMU. Trailblazers can choose any where between a scenic, quarter-mile hike to Backbone Creek (particularly colorful in autumn) to a 19-mile+…

Big Bar Camping Area

This is a large dispersed campground with no formal parking or camping units located along the Snake River in Hells Canyon. Used by both tent campers and RVs, the area offers a place to camp along the Snake River. Few amenities exist, there is one outhouse and informational sign at the pull in to the parking area. Allison Creek Trailhead is across the Hells Canyon Road with access to Allison Creek Trail (#514).

Big Bar River Access

Located approximately 8 miles downstream from Orleans, Big Bar offers a gravel dirt road to an excellent boat launch for drift and jet boats. There is an information kiosk, ample parking, and excellent access to the river’s edge for fishing. This is a popular take-out for boaters floating down from Orleans through the “gorge.” For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the…

Big Bass Campground

Spend your next short- or long-term camping trip at Big Bass. With the occasional black bear sighting, this the perfect location to escape the hustle of the city and get back to nature. We offer both tent and RV camping on the south edge of the Ocala National Forest, not far from the Ocklawaha River. Camping Big Bass is a seasonal campground in the southern part of the Ocala National Forest, not far from Doe Lake…

Big Bay Recreation Area

Big Bay Recreation Area is set in a red cedar and hardwood forest on the shore of beautiful 43,000-acre Table Rock Lake, a premier vacation spot in the Ozarks. The facility features; picnicking, vault toilet in picnic area, and a boat ramp with parking area near picnic area. Visitors will need to bring their own water for drinking. For more information on Table Rock Lake visit the…

Big Bayhorse Campground

A beautiful high mountain lake is the setting for this out of the way campground. Plenty of fishing in lake and streams. Good hiking and ATV trail access. Campsite facilities include picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Within the campground there are vault toilets and a day use picnic area. On Bayhorse Lake campers will find a boat launch and two boat docks for use by non-motorized watercraft. This…

Big Bayhorse Day Use Site

A beautiful high mountain lake is the setting for this out of the way picnic area. Plenty of fishing in lake and streams. Good hiking and ATV trail access. Facilities include picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Within the picnic area there are vault toilets. On Bayhorse Lake visitors will find a boat launch and two boat docks for use by non-motorized watercraft. This dirt road is narrow and steep…

Big Bear Dam Keepers House

In October of 1890, the historic Dam Keeper’s House was built using hand-cut granite blocks from the same quarry that provided the stones for the first dam. For nearly a century, this was home to over a dozen dam keepers and their families. The famed Bill Knickerbocker and his family were early residents between 1909 and 1918. After the Municipal Water district purchased the lake in 1977, and water would no longer…

Big Bear Lake

One of the best places to view wildlife in Big Bear is at the Stanfield Cut-off, the causeway that crosses the eastern portion of Big Bear Lake. In winter, watch for bald eagles. Call the Big Bear Discovery Center for bald eagle count, 1-909-382-2790. All year watch for white pelicans, coots, great blue herons, and mergansers. Fishing information: Rainbow trout may be planted by the…

Big Bear Lake Recreation Area

Includes: National Forest recreation activities in the Big Bear lake, Holcomb Valley, Lone Valley and Bighorn Mountains Wilderness

Big Bear Snow Play

Offers snow play on private land in the Big Bear valley. Big Bear Snow Play is located at 42825 Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake. For more information, call Big Bear Snow Play at 1-909-585-0075 or visit their website at: www.bigbearsnowplay.com Disclaimer for External Links The appearance of external…

Big Bear Valley Sportsman's Club - Shooting Range

Shooting Range - Open To The Public - Rifle, Pistol, and Trap. Saturdays and Sundays only 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. North Shore & DivisionBig Bear City, CA 92314 1-909-585-4686 Visit their website: Big Bear Valley Sportsman's Club

Big Bear Yellow Post Sites

  These 13 yellow post sites are individual camping sites. Each campsite is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. No reservations. Each site is limited to a maximum of 8 persons at any one time. There is limited parking at these sites for 2 vehicles. Amenities includes 1 picnic table and 1 fire ring. There are no restroom facilities. There is no drinking water. Campfire permits are required for any type…

Big Beaver Campground

A campground in the Main Boulder area on the Yellowstone District. Campground road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32ft.   Camp sites: 5 Accessible Facilities: None Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No No Reservations:This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months…

Big Belt Mountains

  The Big Belt Mountains are an island range primarily in Broadwater, Lewis and Clark, and Meagher counties with small portions in Gallatin and Cascade counties. The geographic area includes the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness, the outlying Dry Range, and the small communities of York and Nelson. The nearest population center is Helena. More information on the…

Big Bend

Big Bend offers plentiful parking for those who are looking to fish the Hiwassee River. 

Big Bend Campground

Elevation 7800 feet. 17 campsites on Lee Vining Creek. Near the Tuolumne Meadows entrance of Yosemite National Park. Campsites can accommodate a 30-foot vehicle. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. 14 day stay limit. Each campsite has a bear locker for food storage. This is Bear Country; please store food properly and don't feed the bears.

Big Bend Campground

Big Bend is located in the Smoke Hole Canyon next to the South Branch of the Potomac River at the end of County Route 2. Located 10 miles south west of Petersburg, West Virginia. The river is located 200 feet from campground and is open for fishing and non-motorized boat use.  A one mile loop trail is available for hiking at the…