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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 1441 - 1470 of 17630

Bison Lake Road #640.1

 Bison Lake Road is 4.2 miles. It is open to high clearnace vehicles, ovh, motorcycle, horse and foot traffic. Taking 640 makes a nice loop from #601.

Bitterbrush Campground

Bitterbrush is a popular campground in spring and fall as it is frequently below the snow line or just has minor amounts of snow. 30 campsites. Bearproof food storage containers available in the campground. Free winter camping November-March

Bitterroot Flat Campground

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.

Bitterroot Mountain Range - Idaho

This area encompasses trails, campgrounds, and trail heads with access points located between the Salmon River and the Montana border and I-93 North to the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness border.  This area is also known as the Bitterroot Mountain Range which divides Idaho from Montana.

Bittle Loop #669

The Bittle Loop Trail #669 is used primarily to access dispersed campsites to the east of the Divide Forks Campground.  The trail enters a small mesdow and travels east/northeast making a loop around some low ridges paralleling the Smith Creek drainage.  It then levels out and continues through mixed aspen and ponderosa pine.  As the trail heads to the south, it parallels Smith Creek, with the Canyon…

Black Bear Cabin

Black Bear at Mesa Lakes cabin sits within aspen and spruce/fir forest on the north side of the Grand Mesa National Forest. Black Bear cabin is part of the Mesa Lakes Ranger Station Complex. The original Black Bear cabin was constructed in the 1930s . The cabin is located off Colorado State Highway 65, about a 45 minute drive from Grand Junction area of western Colorado. Visitors will have the opportunity to…

Black Bear Campground

This is a small loop campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping (RVs not recommended) and tents. 12 sites. Vault toilet, hand driven water pump, dumpster, picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers.  Not included:  running water, electricity, dump station, or wood. $19/night

Black Bear Campground

Located on the banks of Skalkaho Creek, Black Bear Campground hosts 6 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. There is no garbage service so Pack it in/Pack it out. Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 50'.

Black Bear Group Campground

Black Bear Group Campground is available by reservation only and can accomodate up to 70 people. Open grassy area for sports and lots of wildlife in surrounding forest make this a popular spot for large group activities. There is a covered pavilion, vault toilets, campfire pits, grills and picnic tables at the campground. No RVs over 26 feet. (…

Black Bear Lake Cabin

Pan-abode cedar log cabin (12' x 12') on the shore of Black Bear Lake, high in the Klawock Mountains. Lake is clear, cold, amid rugged mountain peaks rising to nearly 4,000' (1220 m) elevation. Accessible only by floatplane. Spectacular scenery, hiking, hunting, photography. Wildflowers in mid-late summer. Resident rainbow trout, fair fishing. Black bear, deer hunting in fall. Sleeps up to 6, has a wood stove for…

Black Bear Management Program

California Department of Fish and Wildlife  - Black Bear Management Program Black bears (Ursus americanus) are recognized as an important component of California's ecosystems and as a valuable resource for the people of California. The black bear has been classified as a game mammal since 1948. Since that time, hunting regulations have become more restrictive, prohibiting trapping, killing of cubs or sows…

Black Bear Management Program

California Department of Fish and Game - Black Bear Management Program Black bears (Ursus americanus) are recognized as an important component of California's ecosystems and as a valuable resource for the people of California. The black bear has been classified as a game mammal since 1948. Since that time, hunting regulations have become more restrictive, prohibiting trapping, killing of cubs or sows with cubs, and…

Black Bear Management Program

California Department of Fish and Wildlife - Black Bear Management Program Black bears (Ursus americanus) are recognized as an important component of California's ecosystems and as a valuable resource for the people of California. The black bear has been classified as a game mammal since 1948. Since that time, hunting regulations have become more restrictive, prohibiting trapping, killing of cubs or sows with…

Black Bear Management Program

California Department of Fish and Game - Black Bear Management Program Black bears (Ursus americanus) are recognized as an important component of California's ecosystems and as a valuable resource for the people of California. The black bear has been classified as a game mammal since 1948. Since that time, hunting regulations have become more restrictive, prohibiting trapping, killing of cubs or sows with cubs, and…

Black Bear Pass Road #648

This OHV route offers a very technical trail that is not for inexperienced drivers or riders. While most of the road is moderate in difficulty. the mile-long stretch of steep switchbacks on the Telluride side above Bridal Veil Falls is rated as difficult. A high clearance, short wheel base, four wheel drive vehicle is strongly recommended for this section of the road. The road starts from State Highway 550 at Red…

Black Butte - Lobo Mesa Snowmobile Loop

This trail starts at Lyon Bridge and ends at Black Butte Cabin.  The trail uses a combination of trails and existing roads to form a 50-mile loop through the Gravelly Range.

Black Butte Cabin

Black Butte Cabin is a snug log cabin that sits high in the Gravelly Mountains. It sleeps four people and has scenic views of Lion Mountain. The area is home to a variety of wildlife and provides access to numerous trails for hiking, horseback riding and off-road vehicles during warmer months, and snowmobiles in the winter.

Black Butte Trailhead

Provides access to:  Black Butte Trail #1272, Black Butte Tie Trail #1273 which access the northern section of Siskiyou Wilderness. Facilities No…

Black Butte Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Black Butte Trail and has a very small parking lot with limited capacity. This is a very busy trailhead in the summer with many vehicles and hikers. Recreation Fee Site: Parking at this site requires a recreation pass. Passes are available at this site, but can also be…

Black Canyon Campground

With 75 campsites and located in a mature Douglas-fir and Western Red Cedar forest, this campground offers a cool respite from summer heat alongside the Middle Fork of the Willamette River.  The campground offers some riverside sites with pleasant shade, fresh air with cool breezes. Each site contains a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Located…

Black Canyon Campground

Black Canyon Campground is one of the more popular campgrounds on the Santa Fe National Forest and offers the most amenities of any of the campgrounds in the Espanola Ranger District. Some sites are single- and double-family camping sites. Six are tent-camping only and visitors must park and travel to the campsite. A few are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 36 units for…

Black Canyon Campground - Lower

This is a beautiful remote camping area. Trail #94 begins at the rear of the campground. Located in a remote area of forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from FR 150, and driving approximately .5 miles from the road, across the stream. You will enter an area with a newer vault toilet and a beautiful meadow next to the stream. Please be…

Black Canyon Campground - Upper

Black Canyon Campground offers a great remote camping experience. Located in a remote area of the forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from Forest Road 150 (North Star Road). The upper campground is the first camping area you will come across and is visible from the entrance road. The forest recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on Forest…

Black Canyon Day Use Area

This site offers relief from summer heat alongside the Middle Fork Willamette River. Recreational opportunities include fishing and picnicking.

Black Canyon East Trailhead

This trailhead is located at the eastern terminus of Black Canyon Trail (#820) within Black Canyon Wilderness. There is a small parking area that can accommodate most vehicles, but parking is limited. View a…

Black Canyon Fishing Site

Black Canyon Fishing Site provides access to the Verde River where visitors enjoy fishing, picnicking, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, and floating on inner tubes.   For more information about boating on the Verde River please see the Verde River Paddle Guide, Hwy 89A - Beasley Flat.…

Black Canyon Lake Fishing and Boating Site

Located on Forest Road 86, Black Canyon Lake offers excellent Trout fishing throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall months. A hiking path meanders along the edge of the lake from the parking area to the dam. The entire Black Canyon area was heavily affected by the Rodeo-Chediski fire in 2002.

Black Canyon Rim Campground

Black Canyon Rim Campground, set among towering ponderosa pine, is a favorite stopping place for those traveling on the General Crook National Recreation Trail. Fishing and boating opportunities are popular at Black Canyon Lake which is located 3 miles northeast along Forest Road 86. The historical grave site of Stott, Scott, and Wilson, three young men lynched during the Pleasant Valley War, is located within…