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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 11311 - 11340 of 17629

One Pine Boat Access

Close to the community of Ely, MN, this lake offers a newer MN DNR boat launch for both trailer and carrying in at the launch ramp. Easy access from Highway 21. The lake is approximately one sq km in size with around 5 miles of shoreline. It is 13 feet at its deepest point.

Onegume (ah-ni-gah-mig[k])Campground

Located 18 miles northwest of Deer River on Highway 46, centered in the premier fishing area. With access to Little Cut Foot Sioux, Cut Foot Sioux, and Winnibigoshish Lakes, Onegume attracts a large number of visitors each summer. There are 48 electric campsites with 11 sites located along Little Cut Foot Sioux Lake. | Site Map…

Oneida Reservoir

motorized and non-motorized boating, fishing

ONeil Creek Campground

Closed until further notice due to water system problems.

Oneonta Trailhead

Oneonta Trailhead is the gateway to popular day hikes as well as rigorous backpacking routes up Larch Mountain and into the Mark O. Hatfield Wilderness. Parking at the trailhead is a simple pullout with about 8 spaces and a kiosk.  The journey starts with a steep ascent up Oneonta Trail to to start your adventure.…

Onion Springs Overflow Camping Area

Overflow camping area has one vault toilet.

Onion Valley Area

Trails from Onion Valley provide access to the John Muir Wilderness and Kings Canyon National Park. In the spring, Onion Valley is popular with backcountry skiers and snowboarders. The road to Onion Valley is usually open from May to November. Download…

Onion Valley Campground

Onion Valley campground has 29 campsites and is located next to a stream. Sites up to 25 feet long. Firewood for sale in campground.     Onion Valley Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)

Onion Valley Campground

Onion Valley Campground is located on a beautiful creek in a remote location on a beautiful meadow. It is shaded by cedar, pine, and fir trees and is a pleasant escape.  

Onion Way Trailhead

Provides access to: Onion Way Trail #1157 Secret Way Trail #1282 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Ontonagon Ranger District

Ontonagon Ranger District is on the shores of Lake Superior, largest of the Great Lakes, and the mouth of the Ontonagon River. There are numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. Hunting, fishing, swimming, hiking, boating, and ATV riding are available in the summer and fall months. In the winter downhill, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing are available.

Onyx Cave

Onyx Cave is a series of passageways and rooms that honeycomb an outcropping of limestone in the Santa Rita Mountains. Limestone formed from the remains of tiny sea creatures deposited in layers over a vast period of time. Eventually, geological forces deformed and cracked the limestone. Water entered these cracks and gradually enlarged them into what is now known as Onyx Cave. The cave is first mentioned in the…

Oowah Campground

Oowah Lake Campground sits at 8800 ft. elevation in the spectacular La Sal mountains. There are 11 tent-only, first come/ first serve campsites next to the small but scenic Oowah Lake. Trailhead access from the campground includes the Clarks Lake, Boren Mesa, Moonlight Meadows, and Warner Lake trails. Hike a short distance for spectacular vistas of the Canyonlands region. There is also a day-use…

Oowah Lake

Oowah Lake is a small 2.9 acre lake that sits at 8800 feet in the La Sal Mountains. In addition to this small, scenic lake, there is a campground with 11 tent-only campsites, a day use area, and trailhead access to multiple trails including the Trans-La Sal Trail system (Warner Lake to Oowah Lake Trail) and the Oowah Lake to Clarks Lake Trail which accesses the Boren Mesa…

Oowah Trailhead

Oowah Lake trailhead is where the trail from Warner Lake exits on the road just before Oowah Lake. See map below for other trailhead locations in the area. These trails are popular and have multiple users: hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrian users.  Please respect one another and observe standard trail etiquette: mountain bikers yield to both hikers and equestrian users and hikers yield to…

Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area

Travel Oregon’s “Grant’s Getaways” features the Opal Creek Wilderness This popular destination, known for its great beauty where old growth towers above the Little North Santiam River, is enjoyed by around 20,000 visitors each year. Legislation designating the Opal Creek Wilderness and the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area was…

Opal Creek Trailhead (Gate)

Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area and Opal Creek Wilderness are part of the Willamette National Forest. 

Opal Creek Wilderness

The 20,454 acre Opal Creek Wilderness features steep and rugged forested hillsides. The eastern portion of the area encompasses the headwaters of two major creeks (Battle Axe Creek and Opal Creek) which join to become the Little North Santiam River. The western portion of the area is dominated by two prominent peaks, Whetstone and Henline mountains, which offer scenic vantage points and were once used as fire…

Opal Lake Trailhead

Opal Lake Trailhead is the beginning of Opal Lake Trail. The trail is 1.2 miles long, beginning at Forest Road 23 - Opal Lake Road and ending at Opal Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding.

Open Pond Recreation Area

Scenic views, well-maintained facilities, and a diversity of recreational opportunities await you at Open Pond Recreation area.  The campground at Open Pond includes primitive sites as well as those with water and electric hook-ups, with easy access to boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycle riding.  Open Pond Recreation Area also includes a day-use area designed for peaceful picnicking with a panoramic view…

Ophir Creek Campground

Ophir Creek Campground has several nearby activities, including hiking, bicycling and fishing in Ophir Creek. A short drive will take you to Bishop's Castle. All services may not be available early or late in the season.

Ophir Creek Trailhead

This trail is 15 miles long.  Generally open May to October as weather and conditions allow.

Ophir Pass Road #630

Forest Road #630 (Ophir Pass Road) is an OHV route that provides a connection between U.S. Highway 550 north of Silverton, CO. to the historic mining town of Ophir. The road traverses over 11,814 foot Ophir Pass, offering alpine views of the upper Ophir Valley and neighboring peaks. It is generally an easy 4-wheel drive road, but is rated as moderate difficulty due to a narrow one-half mile section (on the Ophir…

Opossum Creek Falls

Photo credit: Paul Finke The two-hour journey is worth the effort to reach the 50-foot Opossum Creek Falls. Most of the two-mile hike ambles along a pleasant trail shaded by an assortment of hardwoods and bordered at times by small partridgeberry wildflowers. But when you reach the Chattooga River, you will turn left onto a heavily vegetated path and scramble around rocks and trees for the last half-mile hike to…

Oracle Ridge #1

This trail is listed as #1 for some very good reasons. First, it follows one of the earliest known routes to the top of Mt. Lemmon. Second, it is believed to be the trail that John and Sara Lemmon followed, in the early 1880s, on their trip to the summit of the mountain which was later named in Sara’s honor. This trail is reportedly where…

Orange Olsen Cabin

Orange Olsen Cabin is located in the Joes Valley Recreation Area at ~7000' elevation in an open sagebrush meadow that is dotted with nearby pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine trees.  There is no shade at the cabin.  The Cabin is adjacent to Orange Olsen Dwelling and the setting provides a panoramic view of Joes Valley & the Reservoir, which offers boating and fishing activities. A boat ramp is available…

Orange Olsen Dwelling

Orange Olsen Dwelling is located in the Joes Valley Recreation Area at ~7000' elevation in an open sagebrush meadow that is dotted with nearby pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine trees.  There is no shade at the Dwelling.  The Dwelling is adjacent to Orange Olsen Cabin and the setting provides a panoramic view of Joes Valley & the Reservoir, which offers boating and fishing activities.  A boat ramp…

Orange Peel

Located at the mouth of Tonto Creek and along the shoreline of central Arizona’s largest lake. This site provides spectacular views of the Sierra Ancha and Mazatzal Mountains. Orange Peel is within easy walking distance of the Tonto Creek riparian area, an area rich in both plant and wildlife diversity, especially birds. A rustic, no-frills experience.  

Orchard Lake Trailhead

The Orchard Lake Trail is 0.8 miles long. The trail follows a short, steep route of approximately 1/2 mile to a junction at a muskeg near the lake. The right fork leads to the outlet of the lake, approximately 1/4 mile away. The left fork continues gaining elevation for 1/2 mile then descends quickly, ending at the Plenty Cutthroat Cabin. The trail is rated as a more difficult trail due to the quick elevation climb…