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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 12571 - 12600 of 17629

Raspberry Creek TH #1968

Raggeds Wilderness The Raggeds Wilderness covers 65,443 acres spanning Gunnison and White River National Forests. After hiking up the Quarry Road for ½ mile, there is a small sign on the right side of the road on top of a short, steep bank announcing the trailhead. Hike approximately 1 mile to the fork in the trail. Take the right fork which heads West until reaching Raspberry Creek and turns south to follow…

Raspberry Ridge #228

Both trails provide different access routes to Monte Vista Peak, one of the best viewpoints in the southern Chiricahuas. The Monte Vista Trail begins at the wilderness boundary in North Fork Canyon at the end of an old jeep road and immediately begins switchbacking up…

Raspberry Ridge Trailhead

The Raspberry Ridge Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Trailhead provides access to a beautiful loop OHV trail that follows Raspberry Ridge and continues along the head of Jenny Creek. This trial provides beautiful views of the Gros Ventre mountain range and the Hoback Basin

Raspberry Trailhead (#35) Trailhead

Raspberry Trailhead (#35) Trailhead

Raspberry Trailhead - Trail # 853

The Raspberry trail is 5.4 miles long. There is no legal access on the west side of the Sangre de Cristo mountains; the road is through the Zapata Subdivision. The trail begins on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land for a short distance before it hits the Forest Service Boundary. This trail is not maintained and is very overgrown. It continues over the crest of the Sangre de Cristos and meets the trail following…

Rat Branch Boat Launch

Located just East of Hampton, TN, Rat Branch Boat Launch is a popular location for boaters of all sorts. There is a fishing pier on site.      

Ratcliff Lake: (936) 655-2299

USFS Volunteer Opportunity The Davy Crockett National Forest is seeking interested candidates to volunteer as campground hosts at Ratcliff Lake Recreational Area. [Read more]   Ratcliff Lake Recreation Area was built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It surrounds a picturesque 45-acre lake that was once a log pond and a…

Rattin Campground

Rattin Campground is approximately six miles south of Red Lodge, along the banks of the Main Fork of Rock Creek. You access it from the East Side Rd off the Beartooth HighwayMount Maurice Trail…

Rattle River Shelter

Rattle River Shelter is reached by hiking 1.7 miles up the gradual grade of the Rattle River Trail. In addition to the shelter, 3 designated tent sites provide for overflow camping.

Rattle River Trailhead

This large gravel lot is located along US Route 2 and is occasionally plowed in the winter. A gradual 1.7 miles will bring hikers to the Rattle River Shelter, while those looking for a more intense adventure can continue up high to the Kenduskeg trail and the 4,000 footers of the Carter-Moriah Range.

Rattler Ford Group Campground

Rattler Ford has four units that accommodate 25 people per unit. Showers, horseshoe pits, and a volleyball court are available. A trout stream and hiking trails are nearby.

Rattlesnake #285

Rattlesnake Trail is so named because it’s located in the upper reaches of Rattlesnake Canyon, not necessarily because it’s home to an unusual abundance of the West’s most famous trail hazard. Then again, there has to be a reason the canyon got that name in the first place, so it’s probably a good idea to watch where you step and where you…

Rattlesnake Campground and Group sites

Rattlesnake Campground is located approximately 14 miles north of Crouch, Idaho along the Middle Fork Payette River at an elevation of 3,621 feet. The Middle Fork drainage offers excellent trail opportunities. Fishing and hunting are popular activities as well. Natural Features: The campground is situated on the banks of the Middle Fork Payette River among Douglas fir and lodgepole pine trees, which offer partial…

Rattlesnake Canyon OHV Road 2N70Y

This loop road is just under a mile in length and runs from Arrastre Creek OHV Road 2N02 to OHV Road 2N69Y in the Rose mine / Tip Top Mountain area, northeast of Big Bear.

Rattlesnake Cove Day Use Area

  Rattlesnake Cove is an accessible site with staircases that lead visitors straight to the shoreline of the Bartlett Lake. There are public grills and verandas for families to spend the day in the shade and enjoy meals and a respite from the sun. When water levels are low, people…

Rattlesnake Creek - 2E11

Danish Camp to Little Pines

Rattlesnake Firefighter Overlook - Picnic

Interpretive area with one picnic table.

Rattlesnake Firefighter Trailhead

Parking area and trail that travels the routes taken by the firefighters who died and those who survived the 1953 Rattlesnake Fire.

Rattlesnake Mountain Trailhead

Provides access to: Rattlesnake Way Trail #1497 which enters Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness and accesses Mosquito Lake and Rattlesnake Mountain.

Rattlesnake Mtn Trailhead

This short (1.3 miles) steep trail accesses excellent views of the Baker River Valley from a scenic loop of the summit of Rattlesnake mountain. There is a small primitive parking lot for two or three vehicles. Note: This is not the trailhead for West and East Rattlesnake Mountains on Squam Lake. That trail is not managed by the USDA Forest Service. You can find it by typing "West Rattlesnake Trailhead…

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness

Established by Congress in 1980, the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness is located on the Missoula Ranger District, northwest of Missoula and southwest of Seeley Lake, Montana. This area is an iconic recreation destination for those visiting Missoula. The National Recreation Area The National Recreation Area (NRA) lies south and adjacent to the wilderness and receives heavy recreation use,…

Rattlesnake Ridge Interpretive Site (minor)

The Rattlesnake trail is 0.6 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 112 and ends at Rattlesnake Ridge. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking

Rattlesnake Rock

 Rattlesnake Rock is seasonally closed for Peregrine (January 15 until 2 weeks after fledging). First ascent unknown.

Rattlesnake Trailhead

The trailhead for the Rattlesnake Trail within the Emmett Ranger District has one panel kiosk and a parking area.

Rattlesnake Trailhead

Provides access to: Rattlesnake Trail #3129 which enters Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trailhead is located just beyond the…

Rattlesnake Trailhead #275

This trail extends between the Pine Canyon Road (FR 357) and the Bootlegger Trail #257. From a trailhead about a mile and a half east of the Methodist Camp on upper Pine Canyon Road, it heads up

Raven Cabin

The Raven Cabin is located about 3 miles downstream from the Nine Mile bridge on the Situk River. It can be accessed by hiking the Situk River Trailhead, hiking the 10 Mile ATV Trailhead, by landing small aircraft on an adjacent airstrip, or by floating down the river. Please remember to store food properly and pack out all trash, to minimize bear and human conflicts. The Eagle Cabin is located in this area as well.

Raven Cliff Recreation Area

From the 200 foot sandstone Raven Cliff to the 1810 iron ore furnace, this recreation area is off the beaten path but worth the effort. With a small primitive campground, picnic area, and large day use area, visitors can spend a few hours or few days. Cripple Creek runs through the picnic area and is popular for fishing, wading, and tubing. Large open fields are great for sports and picnics.