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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 11551 - 11580 of 17629

Palomas Trailhead

Palomas Trailhead is located on Forest Road 70 near the SE boundary of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. 

Palouse Corridor

The corridor is made up of two main travel routes: State Highway 6 from Potlatch east and north to the St. Joe Divide, and State Highway 8 from Deary to Elk River. While forested, the area borders the rolling hills of the rich farmland known as the Palouse prairie. In the Palouse corridor itself are stands of old-growth cedar, grand fir and western white pine.

Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area

Only 42 miles north of the college town of Moscow, in north central Idaho, skiiers, skate skiiers and snowshoers alike will find groomed as well as backcountry trails.  Known for its beautiful landscape and spiraling evergreen trees reaching high into the sky, the 18 miles of winter trails range from easy to intermediate in skill level required, making the Palouse Divide Nordic Ski Area ideal for beginners as…

Pamelia Lake Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Pamelia Lake Trail #3439 Grizzly Peak Trail #3428 Hunts Creek Trail #3440 Hunts Cove Trail #3430 Old Hunts Cove Trail #3451

Panchuela Campground

Water system is OFF for the Winter 2023 season. Panchuela campground is nestled at the edge of the Pecos Wilderness with Panchuela Creek running along the eastern side of the campground. The campground has potable water. At a little over 8,300 feet visitors to this campground escape from the warmer temperatures of the city and enjoy the moderate temperatures of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. There are 6 sites…

Panchuela Trailhead

Panchuela Trailhead is located at the end of Forest Road 305 accessed by NM 63 approximately 22 miles north of Pecos. Uses: Hiking, backpacking, horseback riding. Facilities: Drinking water is available April through October, vaulted toilet, and trash bins. Special Instructions: NO HORSE TRAILERS ALLOWED. The closest equestrian parking is located at Winsor Ridge and Jack's Creek Trailheads.

Pandapas Pond Day Use Area

Pandapas Pond is a pastoral, 8 acre pond located just outside the town of Blacksburg. It sits on the Eastern Continental Divide and is surrounded by a forest of hardwoods and rhododendron. Visitors will enjoy strolling the one-mile wheelchair accessible trail that encircles the pond. A wooden boardwalk separates the pond from a small wetland area that is abundant with dragonflies, turtles, songbirds, and waterfowl.…

Panguitch Lake

Panguitch Lake is situated at an elevation of 8,212 feet approximately 18 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah.  The lake is the source of Panguitch Creek and is fed by three small inlet streams: Blue Springs Creek, Clear Creek, and Ipson Creek.  The lake is a popular fishing lake with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and brown trout thriving in its cool waters. There are two public boat ramps and a fish cleaning…

Panguitch Lake North Campground

Panguitch Lake North Campground offers visitors a slower pace and cooler temperatures. Enjoy boating, lake fishing for rainbow, brown, and brook trout, and fly fishing at Panguitch Lake. The lake is located 1/2 mile from the campground. Commercial boat rental and launching facilities are available, as well as lodging, groceries, and gasoline. The Forest Service has two public developed boat landings, one on the…

Panguitch Lake South Campground

Panguitch Lake has approximately 10 miles of shoreline and is ideal for year-round fishing. There are plenty of activities to enjoy in the area including hiking, mountain biking, ATV riding, and horseback riding. This is a tent only campground. Campground Map Facilities 18 campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings Drinking water Flush…

Panhandle Campground

This campground is located 30 miles north of Newport (15 miles north of Usk) adjacent to LeClerc Road (County Road #9325). This small campground, lies next to the Pend Oreille River and is suitable for both tent and RV camping with large RV’s.  Most campsites are private and are in walking distance of the river.

Panjab Campground

Panjab Campground offers opportunities for hunting, hiking, swimming and bicycling.  Just beyond the campground is the trailhead for Rattlesnake Trail #3129 that accesses Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This campground is located along Tucannon Springs…

Panjab Trailhead

Provides access to: Panjab Trail #3127 which accesses Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Trailhead facilities include loading docks, hitching rails, feed mangers, tables, and fire rings for visitors. Water is readily available for stock.

Panorama Dome Trailhead

Wind your way up through low-lying manzanita scrub to the treeless summit of aptly named Panorama Dome, where you will be rewarded with 360-degree lay-of-the-land views. An excellent, though short, section of single track gives expansive views of the backside of Mammoth Mountain, Twin Lakes, and the Mammoth Crest and, across town, the Long Valley Caldera and the White Mountains. With good firm soil, some minor roots…

Panorama Dome Trailhead

Provides access to: Panorama Dome Trail

Panorama Loop Mt. Bike Route

Mountain Bike Route consists of three consecutive loops on jeep roads and graded dirt roads. There are spectacular vistas overlooking Mono Lake and the Mono Craters, which exhibit some of the most exemplary volcanic phenomena in the area. The nearest facilities are at the June Lake Junction. This area can get hot and dry in the middle of the summer - extra water and a patch kit are recommended.

Panorama Point Campground

This popular National Forest campground is situated mid-way up the lake basin along the western shore of Baker Lake, approximately 19 miles from State Route 20. Tent and trailer campsites are nestled within a forested setting on the lake. A day use picnic area offers panoramic views of the lake. Drinking water is available but water is not for hose hookups, RV users will have to fill up somewhere else. There is a…

Panoramic Point

Roadside rest area with plenty of parking for all types of vehicles, accessible vault toilets and a short nature trail.

Panther Creek Recreation Area

TEMPORARILY CLOSED. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE DAY USE OR PARKING/BATHROOM AREAS. THESE AREAS ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO HURRICANE DAMAGE TO THE AREA. PLEASE KEEP OUT OF THAT AREA.The trail is not recommended to use at this time until further assements can be completed, construction continues on some bridge replacements on the trail at this time.THE TRAIL IS OPEN TO INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED HIKERS…

Panther Den Wilderness

The United States Congress designated Panther Den as a wilderness area in 1990. It now has a total of 1195 acres, 1081 acres is National Forest System and other portion is the Crab Orchard Wilderness. The primary trail system is the River to River Trail. This trail is well marked and has several loops are in the system. Several other trails branch off the River to River Trail and support the main trail system.…

Panther Flat Campground

Panther Flat is the largest and most popular campground in the Smith River NRA with 38 campsites. It is located on a flat about 50 feet above the Middle Fork of Smith River. Highway 199 borders the south side. Trees shade the campground and lush huckleberry bushes fill in the area between sites. There are no views of the river from any of the campsites. Campers must take a short (three minute) walk down the trail or…

Panther Meadows Campground

Description: This is a walk-in campground located near timberline on Mt. Shasta at 7500 feet. There are 15 sites, all within a short walk of your vehicle. Tables, fire-rings, and vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the creek water nearby. 3 day limit, per person, per year. No fee. No reservations. Self-register on site. Usually opens around July 1st, depending on winter snowpack, and closes November…

Panther Ridge - Bald Knob Trailhead

Located near Bald Knob Lookout recreation rental. Serves as western access to Panther Ridge Trail #1253. Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Panther Ridge - Buck Point Trailhead

Provides eastern access to: Pather Ridge Trail #1253 which accesses Wild Rogue Wilderness. Adjacent access to Mule Creek Trail #1159 (Bureau of Land Management) via…

Panther Ridge - Hanging Rock Trailhead

View one of the most distinctive rock outcroppings on the district that overlooks the Rogue River watershed. Provides access to: Hanging Rock Trail #1113, a 0.25 mile long trail from trailhead that leads to the Pather Ridge Trail #1253 which accesses …

Panther Top Shooting Range

This range has a 100-yard firing line for rifles and a 25-yard firing line for pistols.  This range features directional signs, graveled parking area, vault toilet,  bulletin board, six rifle shooting lanes (100 yards) with shooting benches, four pistol shooting lanes (25 yards), backstop berms, garbage containers,  a covered concrete shooting pad, one picnic table with grill, and target stands are…