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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 11881 - 11910 of 17629

Picket Wire Canyonlands

Picket Wire Canyonlands These primitive canyons in the Comanche National Grasslands are home to the largest dinosaur tracksite in North America. Over 1,900 prints in 130 separate trackways extend across a quarter mile of bedrock along the banks of the Purgatoire River. The round-trip hike to the dinosaur tracks is 11.2 miles, starting at the

Picket Wire Corrals Interpretive Site

This popular meeting spot, about 33 miles south of La Junta, offers wildlife interpretation and corrals for public equestrian use.

Pickett Butte Lookout

In 1898, homesteader William T. Pickett rode in to this area on horseback and decided to stay and build a life. Perched atop the butte named after him, the Pickett Butte Lookout offers a view of the entire Jackson Creek Drainage and much of the lower elevation lands around the town of Tiller. The Rogue-Umpqua Divide, south and east of Pickett Butte, has scenic peak landmarks, which are capped with snow until early…

Pickle Gulch Group Campground

Pickle Gulch Campground is a group picnic and camping facility located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119. Pickle Gulch offers day-use picnic sites and six campsites to accommodate large groups. The group campsites are all tent camping only. Each campsite is equipped with picnic tables, a campfire circle and tent pads.  There are no electric/water/sewer hook-ups at this campground.

Pickle Gulch Group Picnic Site

Pickle Gulch is a group picnic facility located just off the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119. The picnic site can accommodate up to 150 people and is equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings. A parking area, vault toilets and a playground are provided. The site offers many scenic views of the surrounding area. It is set among a fairly level forest of lodgepole pine trees, dotted with aspens.

Pickle Prairie North #611

Off of Forest Road # 1202 across from Sleepy Park dispersed area in the Tieton Basin

Picnic Point Campground

Picnic Point Campground is located on a bluff overlooking beautiful Warm Lake, at an elevation of 5,300 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and viewing local wildlife. Natural Features: The campground is situated beneath towering ponderosa pines, which provide partial shade. Summer wildflowers are abundant in the area. A variety of wildlife including bears, deer, elk, fox, grouse, eagles, osprey…

Picnic Point Recreation Area

If you’re looking for a base camp to explore area trails or a quiet campground nestled under towering pines on the Mondeaux Flowage, try the Picnic Point Campground, approximately 20 miles northwest of Medford. Picnic Point is a tent-only campground that’s near the Mondeaux Dam Recreation Area on the Medford-Park Falls Ranger District. Each of the four individual campsites has a fire ring and…

Picnic Spring Campground

A campground located in the North Cave Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District, 8 miles west and north of Ludlow, SD adjacent to beautiful woods and rocky, cliff-edged canyon.

Pictograph Nature Trail #800 Trailhead

Trailhead for Pictograph Nature Trail Trail #800 (also referred to as Spirit Canyon Trail).

Picture Canyon

Picture Canyon allows visitors to step back in time to discover remnants of Plains Indian cultures in rock art and early 20th century homestead remains. Its also an excellent site for viewing Bullock's oriole, Scaled quail, several species of towhees, wrens and sparrows, Ladder-backed woodpecker, Eastern phoebe and Blue grosbeaks. Scenic vistas, unique rock formations, gentle sandstone canyons and rolling hills, are…

Picture Lake Path

Picture Lake is the centerpiece of a strikingly beautiful landscape in the Heather Meadows area. The classic alpine vista of Mt. Shuksan mirrored in Picture Lake is one of the most photographed mountain scenes in North America. A backdrop of mountains, wildflowers and colorful plant foliage make this a beautiful, universally accessible family hike. You will find interpretive sign panels and a viewing scope installed…

Picture Lake Path Trailhead

Provides access to: Picture Lake Path For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visit http://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation

Piedmont Trailhead

The Piedmont Trailhead is on the east side of the most popular system of trails in the Northern Hills. The trails west of Piedmont wind through Ponderosa Pine forests, meander through large meadows, and climb to some of the most spectacular vistas in the Black Hills. The majority of the area trails are open from May 15 – Dec 15, with a few trails that stay open year-around. Access the Piedmont Motorized Trailhead…

Piedra Area

In the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993, the Piedra Area was designated by Congress as an area to be managed to maintain its existing wilderness character and potential for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System. Therefore,  no mechanized and motorized travel is allowed in this area. Piedra Area Map, trails and…

Piedra Blanca Trailhead (Rose Valley Area) Ojai

Piedra Blanca Trailhead is a major paved trailhead facility on the Ojai Ranger District.  It is at the end of the Sespe River Road, also known as Rose Valley Road.  The trailhead is open all year. This trailhead serves three popular trails: Sespe River Trail (20W13) goes east from the trailhead and is a popular access point for two hot springs.  It is also a key access trail for the Sespe Wilderness…

Piedra Falls Trailhead

Piedra Fall Trailhead is the beginning of Piedra Falls Trail (671). 

Piedra Lisa North Trailhead--Piedra Lisa Trail 135

Access to Piedra Lisa 135 North - Please refer to the Placitas Area Trail System map and Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course. Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed It is the recreationist’s responsibility to know which trails are designated for…

Piedra Lisa South Trailhead-Piedra Lisa Trail 135

Piedra Lisa South Trailhead gives access to Sandia Mountain Wilderness via the Piedra Lisa Trail 135 southern entry. For the northern approach see:…

Piedra Lisa/La Luz Link 137C

Piedra Lisa/La Luz Link 137C is 0.5 mile long and forms a connector trail between La Luz Trail and Piedra Lisa Trail. It is a nice hike, especially on a summer morning or evening. This link…

Pierce Creek Wetland Trailhead

Pierce Creek Wetland Interpretive Trail has not been maintained in a long time. 

Pierce Elliott Trailhead # 851

Directions from Creede: Travel southwest on Colorado Highway 149 for 6 miles, to the intersection of Colorado Highway 149 and Forest Road #523 (Middle Creek Road), then south on Middle Creek Road #523 for approximately 4 miles, to the intersection of Road #523 and Lime Creek Road #528. Stay to the left at the "Y" intersection and follow the Lime Creek Road #528 for approximately 9 miles. The last mile and 1/4 is 4…

Piermont Creek Trailhead

Access/entry point to the High Schells Wilderness.

Pierre Lake

  Pierre Lake is a 105 acre 75’ deep lake that is perfect for the family outing. This is a year-round open season lake that has largemouth bass, black crappie, bullhead catfish, an occasional kokanee, and several kinds of trout are available.  Pierre Lake allows motorized and non- motorized boating, and has a boat ramp.  Very nice…

Pierre Lake #91

This short hiking trail follows the shore of Pierre Lake.  Great for bird watching or looking for wildlife around the Lake.

Pierre Lake Campground

  There is one entrance and two ends to Pierre Campground. The north end has six sites for smaller campers. The south end has nine sites and a tight “J” hook turn around most of these are set up for pick-up campers and tents. 175 foot fishing dock.

Pierson Park Road (#119)

High-clearance vehicles are recommended. Be aware of private property in the area.

Piety Island Campground

Piety Island Campground is located on Detroit Lake with easy boat-in access from the northeast side of the island. In the winter, depending on water levels and weather conditions sites are available on a walk-in basis. All of the campsites offer great views of Detroit Lake. Come watch the 4th of July fireworks display each year, or take a short but challenging hike to the top of Piety Knob.  

Pigeon Creek Campground

Pigeon Creek Campground is located on the eastside of the Highland Mountain Range, approximately 20 miles east of Butte, MT. The campground has 6 units that will accommodate tents only. The road leading to the campground is narrow with sharp turns and is not suitable for trailer traffic.