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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 11731 - 11760 of 17629

Peaked Hill Pond Trailhead

This trailhead consists of a pull out before a gated road; please park in such a manner as to not block the gate. The trail is an easy walk on gravel roads that are part of a snowmobile trail system, ending at the scenic shore of the pond at 1.7 miles.

Peaks TH #45

This is a one way multi-use trail that starts from either the town of Frisco or Breckenridge, CO. The trail climbs in and out of numerous drainages for its entire length staying mostly in the lodgepole pine forest along with some aspen, spruce and fir forests. Most of the lodgepole pine trees are of the same age and provide ground cover and/or forage for wildlife in the area. You will cross some small clearings…

Pear Tree Hill Group Camp

This unique group site, located between Rabun Beach Campground areas 1 & 2, provides all the amenities and scenery associated with the much loved Lake Rabun Beach Recreational Area, yet is designed specifically for your specialized group activites. Closed for the winter season

Pearch Creek Campground

Pearch Creek Campground is located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest. The sound of Pearch Creek can be heard from most sites and the campground remains shady and cool during hot summer days. Salmon and steelhead fishing in the Klamath River are a short distance away and swimming, kayaking, and rafting are available in the Salmon River within a 10 minute drive. The small town of Orleans (population 630) is…

Pearl

This body of water is part of the Weber drainage.

Pearl Pass Dispersed Camping

7 dispersed campsites for car camping along Pearl Pass Road. High Clearance required and 4x4 recommended to access all campsites. All sites are first come first serve. No facilities such as toilets or water are available. Maximum 5 day stay limit.

Pearson Camp

The Pearson Camp is a very primitive camping experience which has been designated a Hunter's Camp. Located on U.S. Hwy 167, the easy access to the camp and to the National Catahoula Wildlife Management Preserve make the Pearson Camp a very popular camp during hunting season.

Pearson Creek Trailhead

A scattering of parking spots are available on short loop spurs. The trail starts with a ford across the Greys River on the south side of Moose Flat campground, so crossing early in the season can be hazardous.

Peavine Campground

Peavine Campground is located just off the Big Pines Highway (HWY 2) and is open year-round and has 4 first-come, first-served campsites. For info and reservations please contact the concessionaire - Mountain High Resort (760) 316-7828. Be Bear Aware! Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears. Amenities: Piped water. 8 walk-in campsites- picnic tables, campfire rings. BBQ…

Peavine Canyon Trailhead

Generally open May to October, as weather and conditions allow. Access/entry point to Arc Dome Wilderness and Toiyabe Crest National Recreation Trail.  

Peavine Corridor Route

This is a road (#089) which is open to all motorized and non-motorized users.  This route is not regularly maintained and is therefore extremely rough and often washed out.  All motorized users of the Peavine Corridor Route need to be aware that the route heading towards the Scorup Cabin is washed out and impassable to vehicles approximately 1.5 miles from the cabin.  The last 1.5 miles must be…

Peavine Creek Campground

Situated on the eastern side of the Toquima Mountain Range in the Monitor Valley.  Fishing in Pine Creek.  Access to other sites via Monitor Valley.

Peavy Cabin

Peavy Cabin is located along the Wild and Scenic North Fork John Day River near stands of Douglas fir, white fir, western larch and lodgepole pine. This historic cabin was once used as a remote Forest Service guard station and has been available for public rental for over 20 years. The rustic, one-room log…

Peavy Trailhead

Peavy Trailhead is located along the North Fork John Day River near the North Fork John Day Wilderness area. The trailhead has a hitching rail for stock and provides access to Cunningham Cove Trail #1643 and the Peavy Trail #1640. Due to historic wildfires much of the area has large sections of burned timber with some regrowth. Peavy…

Pebble Beach Day Use Area

This site is a most popular inner tube starting and take-out point. With the abundance of tables and shade ramadas, families like to camp out for the day at the water’s edge and cool off from the summer heat. During our busier weekends, Pebble Beach fills quickly, but is…

Pebble Beach Picnic Area

This is a nice day-use picnic area at Georgetown Lake with an ADA-accessible toilet and fishing access for non-motorized car-top carry boats.

Pebble Ford Campground/Day Use

Pebble Ford is located along a creek and shaded by large, old trees. This small campground is well-designed and located near the popular biking trails off Forest Road 44, between Eightmile Creek and Ramsey Creek.  Trails in this area are maintained with the help of our partner, 44 Trails Association.

Pebble Guard Station

Pebble Guard Station is located at the base of Bonneville Peak along beautiful Pebble Creek, a tributary of the Portneuf River. The rustic one-room cabin offers a secluded retreat on four fenced acres, surrounded by high mountain vistas.  The original Pebble Guard Station was built in 1908. The current structure stands at a higher altitude and was built in 1933. Guests can drive to Pebble Guard Station during…

Peck Gulch Campground

The Peck Gulch Campground is located 21 miles southwest of Eureka off Hwy 37. The campground has 22 campsites including one host site, with tables, fire rings and some with tent pads and able to accommodate up to a 32' rv. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, dock and a fully developed boat launch with dock. Peck Gulch Facility Map […

Pecos - Las Vegas Ranger District

NOTICE: Parts of the Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District are currently under a closure order. Please see the main Santa Fe National Forest homepage for more information about what areas are closed.  The Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District is home to the iconic Pecos Wilderness, and the headwaters of the Pecos River originate from the…

Pedestal Rock Scenic Area

This scenic area consists of two hiking trails Pedestal Rocks and Kings Bluff. Pedestal Rocks is 2.2 -miles and Kings Bluff is 1.7-miles long. Although there are some steep sections, the trails are easy to hike with abundant resting places. The trail is located at the top of the Illinois Bayou River Drainage. It offers great views and a history lesson in Arkansas geology. While hiking the trail, you will see layer…

Peeler Gap Shooting Range

This range provides recreational opportunities and target practice shooting.  Regulations are posted at the range.

Peeples Lake

Swimming and boating allowed, no camping.

Peewee Falls Scenic Overlook

Located on the Newport-Sullivan Lake Ranger District, this new overlook provides spectacular views of Peewee Falls and Boundary Lake. A 9-mile trail from this location to Riverside Mine Scenic Overlook will be complete in 2024.

Peewee Trailhead #178

Open to ATVs. Part of the Peewee/Steep Creek trail system. The trail system is a series of interconnected loops and each trail can be accessed from several different points. Some loops gain elevations that view the Priest Lake and Pend Orielle River Valleys. Some sections are located on the old road bed while others are steep and rocky. USGS Quad(s): Quartz MountainView an…