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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 13231 - 13260 of 17629

Russell-Brasstown National Scenic Byway

Cool in the summer, mild in the winter, the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway encircles the headwaters of the Chattahoochee River and is surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest. The drive is ideal for viewing colorful wildflowers or dazzling fall color. Secluded valley views of Wilderness Areas abound along the way. The 40-mile loop follows State Highways 348, 180, and 17/75. Allow at least three hours…

Russell-Colbath Historic Site

The Historic Site includes the Russell-Colbath House, a timber frame barn, the Town of Albany Cemetery, and the one-half mile Rail N' River Trail. Additional amenities include parking, toilet facilities, picnic tables, interpretive signs.  The Russell-Colbath House was built in 1832 and is the only original structure left from the town of Passaconaway. The timber frame barn was constructed in 2003 and…

Russian River

The Russian River Campground Road will undergo construction to redo a one-mile stretch of the road surface and reinforce portions of the hillside along the bank of the Kenai River. The road and campground will be closed to the public during the construction. During the closure, all vehicle and pedestrian access will be restricted.No campground reservations can be made at Recreation.gov after August 11, 2022. The…

Russian River Campground

The Russian River Campground area is closed to all public vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The closure is necessary for public safety due to construction involving extensive heavy machinery use. The campground is scheduled to remain closed until June 3, 2025. A large campground with 83 sites, paved roads and spurs, and no hookups. $23 (single)/$33 (double). A non-refundable service fee will be added to each…

Rustler Gulch #599

Forest Trail #599 (Rustler Gulch Trail) is 3.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail #401 and ends at the dead end. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding

Rustler Park Campground

Rustler Park is a wildflower-carpeted meadow high in the Chiricahuas. Around the turn of the century, rustlers concealed stolen stock there while altered brands healed and pursuit cooled. Today, the meadow provides a cool mountain respite from the deserts below. Rimmed with Douglas-fir and ponderosa pine, the meadow is sprinkled with seasonal wildflowers. Campsites at Rustler Park are scattered along…

Ruth Lake

Due to concerns with aquatic invasive species, all boats and flotation devices prior to entering Ruth Lake must be inspected. Locations and cost info are available at 707-574-6332 Ruth Lake is a seven-mile long reservoir located in the southern portion of Trinity County. The reservoir was formed by the damming of the Mad River in 1962, and has served both as a functional supplier of water to Humboldt County and a…

Ruth Lake

This body of water is part of the Hayden Fork Bear drainage.

Rutherford Wetland

The Rutherford Wetland includes the Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail. This wetland is 20 acres and is located on the Athens Ranger District, just west of the community of Carbon Hill in eastern Hocking County, Ohio. When it was suggested that we could provide wildlife viewing opportunity by developing a half-mile accessible foot trail in collaboration with partners and the local community, the Forest elected to develop…

Ryan Park Campground

Ryan Park Campground is located at 8,009 ft elevation on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway near Saratoga, Wyoming. The campground is next to Barrett Creek in the Medicine Bow National Forest and features 49 campsites (13 RV pull-through sites) and 1 group campsite. Sites feature picnic tables and fire grates.  Toilets, potable water, and trash services are accessible during the summer season. Pets are allowed but…

Ryan Ranch Circle OHV Access Day Use Area

Ryan Ranch Circle OHV Access Day Use Area

Ryder

This body of water is part of the Sillwater Bear drainage.

Rye Spur Trailhead

Provides access to: South Ridge Trail which links to Rye Spur Trail primarily used by horseback riders and mountain bikers. Rye Spur Trail was designed as a pack and saddle trail with higher clearing limits and wider turns, it cuts through a dense and shady mixed conifer forest, allowing glimpses of deer and birds. Rye Spur Trail may also be accessed at Fourmile Lake Trailhead. Amenities include one vault toilet and…

S-D Bald Ridge

This is a snowmobile trail on the south end of the forest. Trail begins and ends at S-P trail.

S-E Buckskin Ed

This is a snowmobile trail on the south end of the Bighorn National Forest. Trail begins at S-P trail and ends the Battle Park Safety Shelter.

S-F East Tensleep

This is a snowmobile trail on the south end of the forest. Trail begins and ends at S-H trail.

S-G Garrnet Creek

This is a snowmobile trail on the south end of the forest. Trail begins at Meadowlark Ski Lodge and ends at S-H trail.

S-H Baby Wagon

This is a snowmobile trail on the south end of the forest. Trail begins at North Cove and ends at S-K trail.

S-P Paintrock

This is a snowmobile trail on the south end of the Bighorn National Forest. Trail begins at Deer Haven Lodge and ends at Paintrock Safety Shelter. 

S-Tree Campground

S-Tree Campground sits on a ridge above Horse Lick Creek near McKee in Jackson County, Kentucky. A small picnic area features a historic picnic shelter that was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The campground receives heavy weekend use from off-highway vehicle users who ride the adjacent Sheltowee…

S. Coon Creek River Access

Parking for Coon Creek River Access is on Hwy 96. There is a paved access road to the water's edge but no room for turn around or parking. The Forest Service provides a portable toilet here in summer months. A short hike up Ukonom Creek is the scenic Ukonom falls.

Sabbaday Falls Observation Site

Sabbaday Falls is one of the most popular locations on the Kancamagus Senic Byway and is accesed via an easy 15 minute walk on an evenly graded and gravel surfaced trail from a paved parking lot, with a stone staircase and gravel walkway directly adjacent to the falls. The falls are a picturesque series of cascades in a narrow flume. Interpretive panels explain the geology of the falls. Swimming is not allowed.…

SABINE (Toledo Bend Reservoir Area): 409-625-1940

Located in the pineywoods of east Texas, the 160,656-acre Sabine National Forest is the easternmost of the four national forests in Texas and forms part of the boundary between Texas and Louisiana. The forest is situated on the western slopes of the Sabine River watershed within Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Jasper, and Newton counties.

Sabino Canyon #23

These three trails offer access to the dramatic landscape of the Santa Catalina Front Range, famous for its deep canyons and soaring ridges. When traveled as a loop, they form a long but rewarding day-trip that offers memorable views and access to the riparian environments they shelter. A trip along either trail or around the entire loop will…

Sabino Canyon Recreation Area

Sabino Canyon, one of the premier natural areas in southern Arizona, is located at the base of the Santa Catalina Mountains at 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road, Tucson, AZ 85750. Come to Sabino to see water in the desert. Between steep rock cliffs and unique desert vegetation you will find riparian corridors. You may even get lucky and view a Gila Monster, Bobcat, or…

Sabrina Campground

Sabrina Campground is a popular destination on the Inyo National Forest. 18 campsites. Most of the sites are in close proximity to Bishop Creek. About half of the sites are in the shade the other half have a more sunny exposure. Sabrina campground is about 3 miles from Lake Sabrina and about 10 miles from South Lake, both popular fishing destinations. 

Sabrina Day Use Boating Site

Providing access to Sabrina Lake, the Sabrina Day Use Boating Site includes a launch ramp, marina, boat rentals and small store/tackle shop.

Sacajawea Campground

The Sacajawea Campground is located on the Middle Piney Road just east of Middle Piney Lake. The campground is in a cool shaded area, surrounded by trees, located on Middle Piney Creek. The campground has toilets, water and trash service, there are sites large enough to accommodate trailers, but has not trailer hookups. A campground host is present typically July 1 - Labor Day. Sacajawea Campground puts visitors in…

Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area

Sacajawea Memorial Picnic Area is located at an elevation of 7,400 feet. The picnic area is for day use only. This is a secluded area, located at the headwaters of the Missouri River. There is a paved path for strolling the area along with historical interpretive signs to provide additional information to visitors. There are vault toilets and picnic tables as well as fire rings with attached grill tops at…