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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 1201 - 1230 of 17630

Big Drift Staging Area

This is a parking/staging area for both snow machines and ATVs that use the nearby trails.

Big Eddy Boat Take-out

Important Note: Flow releases on the Rio Chama are expected to remain lower than average beginning July 2023 due to dam construction hurdles. Flows may not be boatable. Check USGS gages before your trip to ensure you have up-to-date flow information: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/08285500/#…

Big Eddy Campground

Big Eddy Campground is located approximately 15 miles north of Banks, Idaho, just off Highway 55 at an elevation of 4,000 feet. The North Fork Payette River flows next to the highway, where whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular activities. Big Eddy used to be a water stop for the old steam engines. The foundation of the old water tower can still be seen across the river. Big Eddy Campground is one of 4…

Big Eddy Campground

The Big Eddy Campground is located approximately 6 miles of east of the Idaho border in Montana on Hwy 200. The campground has 5 sites with table and fire rings and will accommodate a 30' RV. Amenities include vault toilets and a fully developed boat ramp with a dock. There is  two day use sites, one with a covered shelter, two picnic tables and fire grills, near the boat ramp.

Big Eddy Day Use Area/Picnic Site

Up the Wild & Scenic Clackamas River, only 13 miles from Estacada, is a quaint day use site with several picnic tables that's perfect for a barbecue. This swimming hole is a great place to cool off on hot summer days and take a break before continuing on for a hike on the Clackamas River Ranger District. Personal Flotation…

Big Eddy Trailhead

This is a beautiful site to take photos of the Big Eddy rapids! This site provides access to the Deschutes River Trail . The parking lot has a toilet and a picnic table. Dogs must be on leash at all trailheads throughout the year and on the Deschutes River Trail from May 15-September 15. Recreation Fee Site: Parking…

Big Eddy Trailhead #998

Big Eddy Trail #998 leads to Star Peak Lookout. Star Peak is the location of the first recorded lookout site in Montana. The original rock house still sits below the current lookout which was built in 1910. Stunning views of the Scotchman Peaks Recommended Wilderness Area, Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, and the Clark Fork Valley can be seen from the peak. Star Gulch Trail #1016 and Pilick Ridge Trail #1036…

Big Eightmile Campground/Trailhead

10 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings on Big Eightmile Creek. Several dirt roads and trails in the area are open to hiking and mountain biking. Travel up Eighmile Creek Canyon, up Dairy Creek Canyon, or to the historic Blue Jay Mine. Never go into abandoned mine shafts!

Big Elk Campground

Big Elk Campground is situated along Big Elk Creek on a quiet arm of the beautiful Palisades Reservoir, just 55 miles east of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the scenic Big Elk Creek Trail. Open, first-come/first-served; no fee, no toilets, no water.

Big Elk Campground

Big Elk Campground is popular for fishing and hiking. It is operated by a local community under special use permit.

Big Elk Creek Boating Site

Big Elk Creek Boating Site is located on an arm of the Palisades Reservoir.  This inlet offers great fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, water skiing, tubing and swimming. First Come/First Served; Dry Camping (No Host, bathrooms locked); No Fee after fall closure

Big Elk Guard Station

In the early days of Forest Service guard work, guard station locations were chosen based on their access to good grazing for the many riding and pack horses that assisted and transported forest guards and their equipment. Big Elk Guard Station sits on the fringe of Big Elk Meadow, a grassy expanse that floods to a shallow pond in the spring…

Big Elk Lake

This body of water is part of the Provo drainage.

Big Falls Trailhead

Big Falls Trail takes you into one of San Luis Obispo's most striking natural areas. Two dramatic waterfall settings are hidden within this amazing wooded canyon.

Big Fish TH #1819

The Big Fish Trail begins at the Big Fish Trailhead in the Himes Peak Campground. The trail crosses the White River on a narrow foot bridge, then enters the Flat Tops Wilderness where regulations apply. The trail follows Big Fish Creek .75 miles to…

BIG FLAT 32 CUA DISPERSED

Dispersed Camping Area   The Big Flat area is a favorite recreational spot anytime of the year because of the spectacular scenery. ATV riders can access the Paiute ATV trail from dispersed camping sites. This area also offers winter sport opportunities such as snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. Common vegetation includes Engelmann spruce, aspen and fir. The general terrain is a large meadow encompassed…

Big Flat Campground

Big Flat campground has 9 campsites, and access to many trails in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, including the Caribou Lakes. There is no potable water or garbage service provided, but there are vault toilets in the campground. There is also a small corral. Due to elevation, accessibility determined by snow levels. **Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season.**

Big Flat Campground

This a fee campground with 10 camp units. Can accommodate up to a 22 foot trailer.  Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. 

Big Flat Campground

Big Flat Campground is a small, quiet campground bordered by Hurdygurdy Creek. Since it is far from towns and highways, it’s the perfect place to “get away from it all.” The campground is semi-open; trees shade some sites, others have part-shade. Shrubs and grass fill in between sites. There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted. Picnic tables, fire rings, water…

Big Flat Campground

Big Flat Campground has 12 campsites on the Little Weiser River. You may pass the day fishing for warmwater fish, like bass, in the river. No hook-ups are available. Please Pack-It-In/Pack-It-Out. Potable water is available for cooking and drinking. The campground has handicapped accessible toilets.  Sites are first-come, first served, and fees are charged during the open season, which is generally…

Big Flat Campground (Klamath NF)

Big Flat Campground and trailhead are located on the north side of the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Managed by the Klamath National Forest, this trailhead is accessed via Coffee Creek Road.

BIG FLAT GUARD STATION CABIN

A rustic three-room guard station cabin located on the Fishlake National Forest about 25 miles East of Beaver, UT. The cabin sits in the middle of Big Flat, approximately 2 miles after the pavement ends at Puffer Lake on State Road 153. The station was built in 1908 and provides a great base camp for recreation activities such as fishing, hiking, OHV riding, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hunting, and…

Big Flat Trailhead

The Big Flat Trailhead is the starting point for popular hikes to the Trinity Alps Wilderness including Caribou Lakes.

Big Fork River Boat Area

A carry-in access provides access to the Big Fork River. The site is adjacent to State Highway 6 and County Road 14. Northern pike, walleye and musky are found in the river.

Big Four Area Ski Route

A popular area for all manner of winter recreation including snowmobiles, hikers, cross-country skiers and snowshoes. Enjoy glimpses of the South Fork Stillaguamish River as well as views of Hall Peak, Big Four Mountain and Mount Dickerman. Big Four Picnic area is a great lunch stop with picnic tables to safely watch and hear avalanches crashing down the face of Big Four Mountain. Elevation gain is 1,575 – 1,800…

Big Four Picnic Area

The Big 4 trailhead, picnic area and trail will be closed weekdays from Monday Sept. 9, 2024 through October 31,2024.  The closure starts at 6 am on Mondays through Fridays at noon.  This day use area has several picnic tables and barbeque grills surrounding the grounds of the former Big Four Inn, which burned to the ground in 1949. The spectacular scenery from the picnic area makes this a perfect picnic…

Big Frog Area

This area is known for solitude and backcountry adventure, with Big Frog Wilderness being a destination for backpacking, day-hiking and hunting. The area offers about 35 miles of backcountry trails, some of which climb to over 4,000 feet. In addition to the backcountry hiking opportunities, the area is also managed as a Black Bear reserve.  Try snorkeling at Conasauga River, renowned for…

Big Game Campground

This campground hosts 16 sites next to the North Fork of the Shoshone River, and provides wonderful wildlife viewing and fishing. 16-day stay limitThis facility is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments.No cell service Notes: Maximum spur 32 feet.