Santa Lucia Wilderness 18, 679 acres; established in 1978 by the Endangered American Wilderness Act. The Santa Lucia Wilderness is located inland from Arroyo Grande and San Luis Obispo. The land is extremely rugged with chaparral-covered peaks and streamfed valleys of oaks and lush riparian vegetation. From the ridgetops you can see the vista of Morro Rock and the Seven Sisters hills of San Luis Obispo. This…

 Santa Paula Canyon (Last Chance Trail) (21W11 & 21W09) This is a 7.4-mile out-and-back trail near Santa Paula, California. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash. Santa Paula Canyon is one of…

Northernmost mountain range within the Nogales Ranger District. Includes the popular Madera Canyon.

Rising abruptly from the desert floor, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument reaches an elevation of 10,834 feet. Providing a picturesque backdrop to local communities, visitors can enjoy magnificent palm oases, snow-capped mountains, a national scenic trail, and wilderness areas. Its extensive backcountry can be accessed via trails from both the Coachella Valley and the alpine village of…

The Santa Rosa Ranger District office is located in Winnemucca (pop. 7,788), Nevada, and lies in Humboldt County. Largely undiscovered, the Santa Rosa Ranger District is over 280,000 acres. The District is a local favorite and contributes significantly to the rural economy of northern Nevada.    

Santa Rosa Rd (7S02), sometimes locally referred to as the Santa Rosa Truck Trail, is an 11 miles road accessed from Hwy 74. It begins in chaparral and winds its way up to pines and cedars below Santa Rosa and Toro peaks. The road is usually closed each winter if snow and ice create dangerous conditions.

Santa Rosa Mountain has 14 remote camping sites scattered across the high ridges offering isolated scenic campsites ideal for tent and car camping or a relaxing picnic far from the crowds. A fire ring and a picnic table is available at each site, however these sites do NOT contain many amenities found at developed campgrounds. Water is available only at Santa Rosa Spring Yellow Post Site 3 & 4, the only restroom…

One of four mountain ranges of the Safford Ranger District, the Santa Teresas are home to the 26,891-acre Santa Teresa Wilderness Area.  This wilderness is one of the remote and lightly visited wilderness areas on the Coronado National Forest.  Elevations rise to 7,481 feet.

More than anything else, the 26,780-acre Santa Teresa Wilderness can be described as remote. Trails exist in many places only as routes kept open by cowboys driving their stock. These mountains are characterized by deep canyons, rocky outcrops and bald summits. Vegetation is predominantly thick chaparral with forests of ponderosa pine occupying high ridges. A stand of Douglas-fir grows on the sheltered north slope…

The Forest Service maintains several camping and day use areas within the Santa Ynez Recreation Area

Due to its significance to resident and migratory birds, the Francis Marion has been designated as an Important Bird Area by both the National Audubon Society and the American Bird Conservancy. Important Bird Areas are defined as sites that have been documented to support significant populations of particular species or a significant diversity of species. The Francis Marion provides essential stopover habitat for…

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Santiam Flats Campground is located at the confluence of the North Santiam River along the shore of Detroit Lake. The 32 sites (27 single and 5 multiple) have picnic tables, grills and easy access to the vault toilets. Drinking water spigots are spread throughout the campground. Most campsites offer views of lake. Visitors enjoy fishing, boating on the lake, and hiking on the nearby Stahlman Point Trail. Several…

Family-focused Recreation in the High Cascades The Santiam Pass OHV Motorized Recreation Area is open to both motorized (all vehicle classes) and non-motorized users (hiking, stock, mountain bikes). The family friendly area includes kiddy loops for the smallest OHV enthusiasts. The area hosts designated travel routes and facilities, delivering a sustainable motorized trail system to the public.  The area…

This sno-park located 5 miles east of Santiam Junction on Highway 126/20 offers access to the Pacific Crest Trail and one of only 2 tubing hills on the forest - the only recommended tubing and sledding hill in the Santiam Pass area.  Know Before You Go in…

A mixture of dense second-growth and patches of old growth forest shrouds you while you traverse the side slope of Sevenmile Hill. The eastern half of the trail follows the original route of the historic Santiam Wagon Road. This segment was immortalized in stories of the first transcontinental auto race in 1905, when trees were…

This moderate to easy trail section, along former segments of the historic Santiam Wagon Road and newer spur roads, mixes the present with the past. Young conifer forests dominate the setting as the trail ascends to Tombstone Pass. You will be rewarded with occasional views of Iron Mountain and Green Mountain. Mountain bikers may…

This is a nice shady campground under ponderosa pines. Sapillo is an undeveloped campground under ponderosa pine and is a favorite of group campers. 

Trailhead at Sapillo Group Campground for access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (Trail #74 on the Gila National Forest).

Expect intermittent closures during renovations Sapphire Point will be closed to events and all human entry June 2-5, 2025 and June 9-20, 2025 during parking lot renovations. The site will close again September 1- Novermber 15, 2025 during trail and overlook renovations. Please contact the Dillon Ranger District for updates (970)468-5400. Sapphire Point Sapphire Point Overlook is a non-exclusive day-use…

Hamburg was named in 1851 by Sigmond Simon, a German miner who prospered in the mercantile business at Scott Bar. Hamburg boasted a population of 5000 around 1880. Hamburg Postmaster Dan Caldwell built the old store west of the campground along the highway in 1859. Caldwell's sister-in-law, Sarah Totten, operated the store/hotel until she died and it closed in 1930. Sarah owned property where the campground is…

Sarah's Creek Campground is currently closed due to the Big Ridge Fire. Extending the same primitive feel as its neighboring Warwoman Wildlife Management Area and the Chattooga Wild & Scenic River, Sarah's Creek 22-site developed campground offers a tranquil escape, a place to relax, and perhaps even catch a few fish.

Sardine Campground is located 1 and 1/2 miles north of Bassetts on the Gold Lake highway and 1/2 mile south west on the Sardine Lake Road. It has 29 campsites- 15 have space for trailers. There is vault toilets and piped water. Sardine Campground is located in a lodgepole pine forest with  Sardine Lake nearby for fishing and swimming.  This area offers an abundance of beautiful high mountain lakes …

Sardine Point is a peninsula surrounded on three sides by Willow Springs Lake. Sardine Point Day Use Area provides shore access for fishing, picnicking, and wildlife watching.

A boat ramp and dock offer boating access to Sarkar Lake. Site has large parking area and two outhouses. Surrounding scenery characteristic of temperate rain forest. Old growth forest towers over muskegs, lakes and streams. Area has rich cultural history of Native American settlements, fox farming, extensive trapping. Sarkar Canoe Route begins on Sarkar Lake, goes 15 miles (24 km) into backcountry with several…

12' x 12' Pan-Abode precut cedar log cabin with large covered porch hidden in the forest on Sarkar Lake. Surrounding scenery characteristic of temperate rain forest. Old growth forest towers over muskegs, lakes and streams. Area has rich cultural history of Native American settlements, fox farming, extensive trapping. Sarkar Canoe Route begins on Sarkar Lake, goes 15 miles (24 km) into backcountry with several…