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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 11701 - 11730 of 17629

Payette - Manzanita Trailhead

Provides access to:  Payette Trail #970 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Payne Lake Recreation Area

Payne Lake Recreation Area offers the outdoor enthusiasts solitude, a scenic lake, and picturesque campsites. Payne Lake Recreation Area has one swimming beach and two bathhouses for users of the recreation area. Each bathhouse has restrooms and showers. Camping is permitted at 26 developed sites along the shoreline of the 110-acre Payne Lake. Each site has a picnic table, cooking or fire circle, and tent…

Payne Mesa #134

The Payne Mesa Trial #134 begins at the end of a jeep road #544.3B and ends on Horseshoe Basin. The trail starts at the Roubideau Area which was designated by Congress in 1993 as a wilderness study area to be undeveloped and closed to motorized or mechanized use. It drops down into the Horseshoe Basin and comes to an end after about…

Payne Springs Campground

Located in the scenic Medicine Lake Highlands, Payne Springs is surrounded by many attractions. This campground is adjacent to the Modoc Volcanic Scenic Byway and the Lava Beds National Monument is located near by. It is a great place to visit and learn about the local geology and history. There is no drinking water. There are picnic tables and fire pits at each site with fair road conditions getting to the sites.

Paynes Lake Trailhead

The trailhead is on Forest Road 41N14 west of Highway 3 between Etna and Callahan.  Take either Forest Highway 3G002 southwest or 2G001 west from the highway to reach the forest road.  Low clearance and two wheel drive vehicles use caution. This short trail (#5506) connects to the Pacific Crest Trail at Paynes Lake in the Russian Wilderness.  

Payson Lakes Cabin

Payson Lakes Guard Station is located approximately 13 miles south of Payson, Utah, along the Mount Nebo Scenic Byway. The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest offers the cabin for advance reservation so visitors can enjoy an experience similar to that of early Forest Rangers and their families. The Guard Station is nestled in a forest of aspen and Douglas fir trees at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The Guard Station…

Payson Lakes Campground

Payson Lakes Campground is situated in stands of aspen and fir trees. There is a lake within the campground where you can boat, fish, and swim. An asphalt walkway goes around the lake. There are also nearby hiking trails and open areas where recreation activities can occur. The campground is just off a National Scenic Byway, about 12 miles from Payson, a full-service community. The campground has no hook-ups or…

Payson Ranger District

  The Payson Ranger District is located on all four side of the town of Payson, and continues north to the Mogollon Rim. It consists of approximately 450,000 acres (approximately 182,000 hectares) of Chaparral, Pinyon-Juniper, and Ponderosa Pine types of vegetation. The Verde River and several trout streams pass through this district. The Payson Ranger District is notable for its campgrounds, hiking trails,…

Payten Trailhead

This trailhead is located near 760 Reservoir and provides access to Payten Trail (#820D) which drops into Black Canyon Wilderness from the north. Almost directly across Forest Service Road 38 is the…

PCNST #2000 - California Cook and Green Pass

After ascending northward up the steep slopes of California’s Klamath River Canyon, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail reaches the watershed divide between the Klamath River drainage on the south and that of the Applegate River (a tributary of the Rogue River) to the north. Locally, this divide is known as the Siskiyou Crest. After passing Kangaroo Mountain and Lilypad Lake, skirting the edge of Red Buttes…

PCNST #2000 - Griffin Pass to State Highway 140

East of Interstate 5, this section of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail enters the volcanic mountains of the Cascade Range. Following a northeast path after crossing Highway 66 northeast (skirting the south shores of the Hyatt Lake and Howard Prairie Lake reservoirs and other lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management), the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail re-enters the Rogue River-Siskiyou…

PCNST #2000 - State Highway 140 to Crater Lake NP

For those who have the time, this is a beautiful section of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This section lies within the beautiful Sky Lakes Wilderness. It offers outstanding vistas and many opportunities for side excursions. The saddle between Devil’s Peak and Lee Peak is usually impassable to horses through most of July due…

PCNST Grouse Gap Trailhead

Provides access to:   Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

PCNST Highway 140 Trailhead

Provides access to: Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 - State Highway 140 to Crater Lake National Park which travels north from Highway 140 through Sky Lakes Wilderness to Crater Lake National Park Boundary where it continues north…

PCNST Siskiyou Gap Trailhead

Provides access to:   Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

PCNST Wrangle Gap Trailhead

Provides access to:   Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

PCT Carter Meadows Trailhead

Pacific Crest Trail(PCT) feeder trail from Carter Meadows. Follow Carter Creek upslope to meet up with the PCT. 

PCT Cold Springs Trailhead

PCT trailhead - stock water available

PCT Mud Lake

 Pacific Crest Trail

PCT Poison Springs Trailhead

PCT trailhead - dispersed camping

PCT Trailhead--6,000

This site not regularly maintained. A popular trailhead open year-round. Dogs must be leashed. No campfires allowed. Amenities: Two picnic tables. One single vault toilet. No drinking water available. Winter play: Slopes are commonly used for sledding and tubing. (Not an open-space area.)

PCT Trailhead--Pony Park

This site not regularly maintained. Elevation: 5,000 feet. Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Amenities: Picnic table. Vault toilet. Drinking water. Trailhead for the Pacific Crest Trail. Staging area for OHV and equestrian users.

Peace Creek Trailhead

The Peace Creek Trailhead is a three-acre signed site with restroom and a loading/unloading ramp for animals that is in poor condition. The trailhead serves Habit Creek (#026 in Lowman RD), Peace Creek (#026 in Emmett RD) and Devil’s Slide (#034) trail. It is located near Peace Valley and Silver Creek Campgrounds.

Peace Valley Campground (Group ONLY)

Peace Valley Group Campground is located just 27 miles north of Garden Valley, Idaho, at an approximate elevation of 4,591 feet. The beautiful Peace Valley offers excellent hiking, fishing and hunting opportunities. Natural Features: The surrounding area consists of high, forested mountains and steep valleys. The campground lies close to an experimental forest and a fire lookout. A variety of wildlife makes its home…

Peaceful Valley Campground

There are 17 sites that will accommodate tents, campers, trailers, and RVs. Tents must be confined to the provided 14' X 16' tent pad. Picnic tables, fire grates, water, vault toilets, bear locker and trash services are provided. 14-day stay limit. There is no electricity, hook-ups, dump stations, or showers. Peaceful Valley is situated in a glacial valley adjacent to Middle St. Vrain Creek.

Peak One Campground

Peak One Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir near the town of Frisco, CO in the heart of Summit County. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and SCUBA diving are prohibited on the…

Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway

The Peak to Peak Scenic and Historic Byway is a State and Nationally designated byway. It runs from Estes Park at its north end to Black Hawk at the south end, traversing ridges and valleys of the Front Range. Highlights include scenic vistas of the Continental Divide and many historic mine sites of Boulder, Larimer and Gilpin counties. The Peak-to-Peak Scenic Byway passes through Allenspark, Ward, Nederland, and…

Peak View Winter Recreation and Parking Area

This paved parking area on U.S. Highway 180 has a fabulous view of the San Francisco Peaks, and is equipped with a picnic table and restrooms. From here, there is access to the forest for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and other types of recreation. Parking is limited and can accept about 10-15 vehicles.…