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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 1411 - 1440 of 17630

Birch Branch Campground

Looking to camp where you can wake at the crack of dawn and start fishing? This is one of several small campgrounds on Tellico River Road (FS Rd 210). This campground offers 5 campsites with a picnic table, fire ring, and lantern post.

Birch Creek Cabin

Birch Creek Cabin is a historic log cabin with electricity. It provides access to a variety of hiking, OHV, and for cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails (depending on the season). A vaulted toilet lies 100' west of the cabin. Fishing is available at nearby creek.

BIRCH CREEK CAMPGROUND

Birch Creek Group Campground and Pavillion Area. This campground allows for RV pull-in camp spots.

Birch Creek Civilian Conservation Corps Camp

Nestled amid the Pioneer Mountains, the Birch Creek Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Camp was constructed in 1935 as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's "New Deal." It operated for 6 years with a peak enrollment of over 200 men. Birch Creek is one of the best remaining examples of a CCC camp in the nation and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

BIRCH CREEK TRAILHEAD

Trailhead #66A. This trail accesses several different horse and foot trails.

Birch Creek Trailhead

The Birch Creek Trailhead marks the starting point of the Birch Creek Trail, which is 3.0 miles long and travels through pinyon/juniper and oak brush.

Birch Glenn

CLOSED DUE TO FIRE DAMAGE

Birch Grove Recreation Area

Birch Grove Recreation Area is a family favorite if you are looking for a base camp to explore the Bayfield Peninsula. It is nestled between 22-acre East and 16-acre West Twin Lakes and is close to the community of Washburn. Each lake has a small boat access and includes bass, panfish and northern pike. During the late summer berry picking is a popular activity in the nearby Moquah Barrens. Each…

Birch Knob Observation Site

Visitors to the Birch Knob Observation Tower enjoy views stretching from Virginia, to Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Hikers are challenged by the Pine Mountain Trail that meanders along the ridge top between Kentucky and Virginia.

Birch Lake

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There is one site on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from…

Birch Lake Campground & Backcountry Sites

The Birch Lake Campground is located on the shore of Birch Lake, a 21-mile long lake with 80 miles of shoreline and many beautiful islands. The site provides a remote, quiet atmosphere and is especially popular with people who enjoy fishing for walleye, northern pike, small mouth bass, bluegill and crappie. Two camper cabins are available in the South Loop of the campground:  Popple Cabin across from site 20…

Birch Spring-Pass Creek Loop

This trail is just under 20 miles long (not including spurs) and is a nice ride through some of the lower elevation areas of the district. It consists of mixed ponderosa, juniper and sagebrush country. The secondary routes off of this trail allow for numerous loop options to ride, providing some great vistas and outstanding scenery.

Birches Boat Area

A concrete boat ramp provides access to the 56,470 acre Lake Winnibigoshish. Lake Winnie is north of Minnesota State Highway 2. Birches boat site is on the eastern shore of the lake. Northern pike, walleye, cisco, bass and panfish are found in this lake.

Birches Picnic Area

Birches Picnic Area is 15 miles from Salt Lake City up Big Cottonwood Canyon. Big Cottonwood Creek runs alongside the site. Vistors enjoy fishing, hiking, and biking. 

Bird Creek Campground

There are nine campsites, including two double sites and one group site. These sites also have picnic tables, campfire rings, and BBQ pedestals. At this campground, recreation activities include river/stream fishing, mountain biking, day hiking, and off-highway vehicle riding.

Bird Creek Campground

Bird Creek Campground is a primitive, non-reservation campground composed of 5 units on the South Fork of the Boise River. Tubing and fishing are popular activities.   View Video

Bird Sanctuary #745 Trailhead

Trailhead for Bird Sanctuary Trail #745 at the Gila River Bird Sanctuary.

Bird Track Interpretive Site

The Bird Track Interpretive Site is located along the Grande Ronde River off Oregon Highway 244 directly across from the Bird Track Springs Campground. It is popular with birders, photographers, and those wanting to view wildlife and plants during the spring, summer, and fall, and with snowshoers in the winter.  The recreation site has one main trail (#1940) which is 1.2 miles long and 5 other smaller…

Bird Track Springs Campground

If a campground with riverside trails and bird watching opportunities sound appealing, but you don’t want to wander too far off of the beaten path, Bird Track Springs Campground may be the place for you. The short drive goes along river-side farm land and is less than one-half hour from I-84 on State Highway 244. It is a prime spot for a great get-away.  Each of the 22 campsites is nestled beneath…

Birdwalk Trailhead

Enjoy a short walk within the Crow Valley Recreation Area, across a dry creek bed and into a cottonwood stand. You may be surprised by how many birds you are able to hear and see, especially during spring and fall migration.

Birkhead Mountains Wilderness

The Birkhead Mountains Wilderness was established by the 1984 North Carolina Wilderness Act. The goals are to protect and preserve its natural resources and wilderness character and provide for public use. The Wilderness includes 5,160 acres at the northern end of the Uwharrie Mountains. These mountains are considered to be the oldest on the North American Continent. Evidence of early Indians dates back over 12,000…

Bishop Knob Campground

A 60-unit wooded, semi-primitive campground centrally located on a ridge-top between the Cranberry and Williams Rivers.  Located off Forest Road 101 in Webster County. Approximately 13 miles from Richwood, WV and 3 miles from Dyer, WV.

Bishop Mountain Cabin

Bishop Mountain Cabin was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. The one-room cabin formerly housed Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management employees who stayed there to watch for forest fires. A historic fire lookout tower is nearby. The cabin was used for lookout workers until the early 1980s. Guests can drive to the cabin from mid-May through mid-November depending on snow/road conditions. Over…

Bishop Park (Olson/Miles Creek Trailheads)

Multiple trailheads and connector routes for loop or out and back hiking, mountain biking and OHV riding. Refer to Forest Maps and Motor Vehicle Use Maps for seasonal riding and designation dates. 

Bishop Park Campground

Bishop Park is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Area.  Located on the banks of the Middle Fork of Bishop Creek, Bishop Park has grassy lawns and campsites right on the creek. Many of the 21 campsites are walk in tent sites. Not recommended for large RVs, there are a few sites that will accommodate smaller rigs. 

Bishop Park Group Campground

Located along Bishop Creek located between the turn-off to South Lake and the community of Aspendell, this group camp is by reservation only. Facilities include flush toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Popular activities include horseback riding, wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing in a stocked trout stream. There are stores, marinas, restaurants, and pack stations in the canyon area. Campground is…

Bismark Lake

Ideal Fishing Bismark Lake is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest. The lake is an ideal spot for fishing and supports populations of rainbow and brown trout, a variety of sunfish, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and catfish. Non-motorized boating is allowed. Acess to this…

Bismark Lake Campground

Recreation and Relaxation Bismark Lake Campground is set amidst a scattering of aspen groves and Ponderosa pine on the southeast edge of Bismark Lake. This is a great place for visitors seeking recreation and relaxation in the Black Hills National Forest. Acess to this campground is through Custer State Park near the West Highway 16A entrance. Sites in the campground are widely spaced and open up to views…

Bismark Lake Day-Use Area

The Bismark Lake Day-Use Area has three picnic sites located near the campground boat launch. Restroom facilities are available.