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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 14161 - 14190 of 17629

Skylight Pond Trailhead

The Skyline Trail ascends easily from the trailhead on an old woods road, crosses two small streams, and enters the Breadloaf Wilderness. The trail continues more steeply by long switchbacks, crosses the Long Trail, and then continues to Skylight Pond and Skylight Lodge at 2.6 miles. Trail blazing, maintenance, and signage will be minimal in Wilderness Areas.

Skyline #465

The Skyline Trail #465 begins at the Eddiesville Trailhead and ends at the Tumble Creek Trailhead.  It travels most of its length in the La Garita Wilderness where Wilderness Regulations apply. This trail follows the Cochetopa Creek upstream to…

Skyline Campground

The Skyline Campground is located just south of the famous Monjeau Lookout tower along Forest Road 117 at a little over 9,000' elevation.  Access to it is via a well kept but steep gravel road but with inclement weather, this road can become rough and difficult to use.  There are 17 sites here for tents only.  Breathtaking mountain views abound and access to the White Mountain Wilderness can be…

Skyline Drive Overlook Interpretive Site

With an interpretive panel helping you name the peaks of the Bridger Wilderness, this paved pull-off is a must see destination. Access to this site is via a paved road, just a short 15 miles from Pinedale.

Skyline Group Campground

This group campground is located within the Heart Bar Campground complex on Forest Service Road 1N02 from Highway 38. Amenities include picnic tables, pedestal grill, 1 group fire ring and potable water. There is no trash service. This campground is "Pack it in. Pack it out". All pets must be leashed. There is hiking access to San Gorgonio Wilderness trails. …

Skyline OHV Road 2N27Y

This road is just over one mile long and connects Banff OHV Road 2N28Y to Crab Flats OHV Road 3N34.

Skyline Sno-Park

Space for 50 vehicles with trailer parking available. Access is provided to groomed snowmobile trails in the vicinity of Timothy Lake as well as ungroomed cross-country ski trails. There is a warming shelter. In summer months there are opportunities for hiking and biking in the area. Restroom facilities are available.  Our field rangers publish a weekly snow conditions report during…

Skyline Trailhead

This accesses the Skyline Trail.  This is a 1.5 mile trail.  The trailhead has enough parking room for about four vehicles.  

Skyline Trailhead

Provides eastern access to SkylineTrail #385 which enters Strawberry Mountain Wilderness. The trailhead does have parking for horse trailers.  The Skyline Trail is a great starting point for those wishing to day hike or backpack into the Strawberry…

SKYLINE-BIG FLAT TRAILHEAD

Trailhead. This trail provides access to the Skyline National Recreation Trail. Horse and foot travel only. It also provides access to the PST 29 trail as well as the Piute 01 trail about 2 miles south of the trailhead.

SKYLINE-BIG JOHN FLAT TRAILHEAD

Trailhead. This trail provides access to the Skyline National Recreation Trail as well as the Piute 01 ATV trail.  This is a good staging area for horseback riding.

Skyliners Sno-Park/Trailhead

This sno-park/trailhead is a small parking lot with one toilet. It provides access to non-motorized trails in both summer and winter. Spectacular Tumalo Falls is about three miles west of here, accessible by well-marked ski/bike/hike trails. To view a map of the nordic trail system accessed at this sno-park, click here.

Slab Camp/Deer Ridge Trailhead

A three unit rustic camping area is adjacent to the parking area. Provides access to:  Slab Camp Trail #838 - This forested trail descends 3.1 miles to the canyon floor and Gray Wolf River and 5.8 miles to the park boundary via Upper Gray Wolf…

Slab Pile TR 79

Slab Pile Trail is 1.2 miles in length. It is blazed with orange diamond trail markers. It is rated as Moderate.

Slabtown Recreation Area

This is a small, quiet access and camping area along the Big Piney River. Slabtown is downriver from Mason Bridge, about 8 miles. This stretch is more open and deeper. Traveling downriver from Slabtown you can paddle or boat to Ross Bridge, a 10 mile trip. This section is faster and shallower. Between Ross Bridge and…

Slate Creek #525

NOT MAINTAINED: The trail passes through dense timber with three stream crossings and steep grades. A portion of the trail system lies in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. No motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed within the Wilderness area.

Slate Creek Bay Boating Site

Slate Creek Bay Boating site offers a natural point to allow boat launching. Facilities include a vault toilet.

Slate Creek Campground

Slate Creek Campground is located right near Painted Rocks lake and has 7 sites complete with picnic tables and fire rings, and a vault toilet. Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.

Slate Creek Divide Loop

Scenery varies from chaparral communities and the riparian habitat associated with the Sycamore Creek, West Fork to Douglas Fir and Ponderosa Pine overstory in the northern portions of the loop. Check current and forecasted weather conditions as northern portions of the loop do receive snowfall. East and West Sycamore creeks may have substantial flow during and/or after storms. Since this trail is on the boundary of…

Slate Creek Trailhead

This is a fairly remote trailhead, located just off the Gros Ventre Road near Crystal Creek where the road turns to native material. The trailhead is accessed from road #30380, which is open to all motor vehicles from 06/01-11/30, and is in an open sagebrush meadow with great 360 degree views of the Red Hills and the Gros Ventre Range. This trailhead is the main access point for the roughly 11 mile Slate Cr Loop #…

Slate Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Slate Lake Trail #414 which enters Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness and the Twisp River Trail #440. Located in the Twisp River area.

Slate Gorge Overlook

This is an observation point.

Slate Peak Trailhead

Provides access to: West Fork Pasayten River Trail #472 within Pasayten Wilderness. Slate Peak Trailhead near Slate Peak, above Harts Pass. Small parking area.

Slate Point Lookout

Slate Point Lookout was constructed in 1948. It is a staffed lookout during the summer months.

Slavin Gulch #332

Water is present for most of the year in the larger pools of Slavin Gulch, which serves as the setting for most of this Dragoon Mountains trail. Slavin Gulch Trail connects two 4-wheel drive roads deep in the Dragoons, cutting a course that bears roughly southwest in the shadow of China Peak. There is plentiful evidence that the Apaches used…

Sleeping Deer Area (MF1)

This area encompasses trails, trailheads, and other recreation options originating mainly around the Sleeping Deer Road #086, a “cherry-stem” road west of Twin Peaks Saddle that is surrounded by the Frank Church--River of No Return Wilderness. This area is roughly bordered on the east by Camas Creek and Meyers Cove, by Loon Creek and Warm Springs to the west, the wilderness boundary to the south, and the Middle…

Sleeping Elephant Campground

This first come, first served campground is located adjacent to Highway 14 in an open ponderosa pine setting near its namesake, Sleeping Elephant Mountain. The mountain and the inherent sleeping elephant is visible from the campground. The Cache la Poudre River is nearby but it is mostly on private land within the immediate vicinity. There are 15 sites each with a picnic table and fire pit. This is an older facility…

Sleeping Giant Picnic Site

The Sleeping Giant Picnic Site is located on the North Fork of the Shoshone River and has six sites with tables, a vault toilet, fire rings, cook grates, and food storage boxes. Nearby activities include fishing, hiking, and viewing and photographing wildlife and scenery. The Sleeping Giant Picnic Site is about three miles from the East Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. It's a great place to stop for lunch…