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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 13291 - 13320 of 17629

Sage Picnic Site

The Sage Picnic Site is currently CLOSED until further notice.

Sagebrush Flats

10 miles south of Butte on MT Hwy 2, 1 mile east of the junction of Continental Drive and MT Hwy 2. Turn right at the first right and then stay to the left for approximately 1.5 miles.

Sagehen Creek Campground

**Please read the Forest Order (linked HERE) for Camping & Campfire Restrictions** Sagehen Creek Campground is a remote, rustic campground along Sagehen Creek approximately seven miles west of Highway 89 North. Much of the access road is unpaved. It is adjacent to a beautiful meadow with shade provided by lodgepole pine.…

Saguache, CO

Saguache is 34 miles north of Monte Vista, junction of  highway 114 and highway 285. Home of the Saguache Ranger District.

Saguaro Del Norte Day Use & Motorized Boat Launch

This area is a wonderful example of the Sonoran Desert habitat along a desert lake. Saguaro Del Norte allows for all types of outdoor activities close to the major cities in Arizona. Users can camp, picnic, fish, hike and use both motorized and non-…

Saguaro Lake

  Saguaro Lake is set in the Sonoran Desert and is rimmed with canyon walls. As the name implies, the shores of the lake are studded with majestic Saguaro cactus. Try the upper reaches of the lake (east-end) for more seclusion. Boat access camping at the east end of the lake. Tour-boat trips are available on the Desert Belle: (480) 984-2425. Over 2200 fish-habitat structures were installed to enhance fishing…

Saguaro Lake Marina

Commercial site. Please call for information, 480-986-5546, Saguaro Lake, Paved boat launch

Saguaro Lake Ranch

Commercial Site, Please call for information, Tel: (480) 984-2194, River Access Point

Sahalie and Koosah Falls

Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls are located along the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass and West Cascades National Scenic Byways off Highway 126. The Waterfalls Loop Trail, part of the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, connects the two…

Sahalie Falls Viewpoint

Viewpoint with no signage/amenities, providing view of Sahalie Falls from the road. Graveled parking area. Parking is limited on the shoulder of Forest Road 3555.

Sailor Lake Recreation Area

If you are looking for a base camp that is popular for campers and explorers alike or a destination campground with a rustic atmosphere, try the Sailor Lake Recreation Area off State Highway 70 east of Fifield. The Sailor Lake Recreation Area on the Park Falls District consists of a campground with 25 sites that can accommodate RV's up to 45 feet. There is one double site and three walk in sites. One group site is…

Saint Vrain Mountain Trailhead

Saint Vrain Mountain Trailhead is the trailhead for the Saint Vrain Mountain Trail (#915) which enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The Saint Vrain Mountain Trail starts off on an old road and enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The trail cuts across the slope and follows along a creek and follows some switchbacks before it ascends above tree line, passing to the south of Meadow Mountain. It pops briefly into Rocky…

Saints John Road TH #275

The Saints John Road takes you past the old mining town of Saints John. This drainage offers a wide variety of recreation opportunities for the OHV enthusiast. From the town of Saints John the road continues to the Wild Irishman Mine and the General Teller Mine. Saints John was originally named Coleyville after John Coley, the man who made the first silver strike in Colorado in 1863. In 1867 the town name was…

Salamander

This body of water is part of the Bear drainage.

Salem Ranger District

The Salem district encompasses approximately 175,000 acres within the Salem Plateau of the Ozark Highlands. The district includes lands located within Crawford, Iron, Dent, Reynolds, and Shannon counties in the south-east central part of the state of Missouri. The Ozarks are characterized by deeply dissected hills, karst topography, horizontal bedrock, caves, sink holes, and natural springs. The ecosystem is rich in…

Salida Ranger District

The Salida Ranger District is part of the Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands located near the towns of Salida, Buena Vista and…

Salina Creek Second Crossing

Salina Creek Second Crossing dispersed camping is located south of Salina Creek among pinyon and juniper trees at an elevation of over 7,200 feet.  Facilities include graveled roads and camp spurs with about 30 dispersed camp sites, plus an information kiosk and vault restroom.  Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and wildlife viewing.  Please pack-out what you pack-in.…

Salina Creek Trailhead

Salina Creek Trailhead is located at Salina Creek Second Crossing at an elevation of over 7,200 feet.  Facilities include graveled parking, an information kiosk, and vault restroom.  No camping allowed in the parking lots.  Activities include dispersed camping south of the trailhead, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, and wildlife viewing.  Motorized vehicles are…

Salina Reservoir CUA Dispersed Camping

Salina Reservoir is located in along the paved Gooseberry Road 640 at an elevation of almost 9,700 feet.  Most dispersed camp sites are found near aspen and conifer trees for shade.  There is a gravel parking lot and vault restroom.  Salina Reservoir is located to the west and can be good fishing. Popular activities include wildlife viewing, hunting,…

Salisbury Potrero - 26W01

Hike is through badland terrain and potrero grasslands.

Salmo Basin #506

This trail is located in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. Moderate to steep grades. The Salmo Basin contains an old growth cedar-hemlock forest. Trail crosses the south fork of the Salmo River which is a pristine stream containing bull trout. Seasonal streams along trail. Trail is part of an 18-mile loop system which also includes

Salmo Cabin #531

This short spur trail connects to the Salmo Basin Trail #506 which is located in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area and leads to an old trapper’s cabin. There is a good campsite with water.  No motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed within the Wilderness area.

Salmo Divide #535

Trail is located in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. The first mile of the trail follows an old roadbed then continues for 2 miles along an open ridge at elevations of 6200' to 6400'. There are great views of surrounding peaks.  This trail is part of an 18-mile loop system which also includes Salmo Basin Trail #506 and…

Salmo-Priest Wilderness

Tucked among the Selkirk Mountains in the extreme northeastern corner of Washington, the U-shaped 43,348 acre Salmo-Priest Wilderness extends its borders along those of Idaho and British Columbia. Its most prominent features are two very long ridges, generally running southwest to northeast, connected near their northern ends by a ridge crowned by 6,828-foot Salmo Mountain. The eastern ridge stands lower, more…

Salmon Base Camp Trailhead

Salmon Base Camp Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to trail #27, #19, the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Frank Church Wilderness. Facilities include a wooden outhouse, stock ramp, and hitching rails.

Salmon Bay Lake Cabin

12' x 14' Pan-Abode log cabin located on shore of Salmon Bay Lake. Good fishing for cutthroat, Dolly Varden. Good hunting for Sitka black-tail deer. Swimming, beach activities during warmer summer months on large sandy beach with good southern exposure. Trail from upper reaches of lake to Salmon Bay. Cabin sleeps 6, wood stove (wood sometimes provided), outhouse, rowboat. Bring your own personal flotation devices,…

Salmon Butte Trailhead

Provides access to:  Salmon Butte Trail #791 Vault toilets available and maintained May 1 - October 31

Salmon Cove Group Campground

Group Reservation Site located off State Route 410 along the shore of American River.

Salmon Creek

Approximately 10 - 12 miles of fishable stream.

Salmon Creek Campground

Salmon Creek is located two miles north of Bassetts on the Gold Lake Highway near Salmon Creek, there are 31 campsites- 7 of them have space for trailers. It has vault toilets and piped water. Salmon Creek Campground is surrounded by lodgepole pine and cedar trees. This area offers an abundance of beautiful high mountain lakes with a variety of accessibility along with scenic rugged geological features of granitic…