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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 14401 - 14430 of 17629

South Badger-Dead Horse Pass (017)

This trail begins at the end of Forest Service road 656 and ends at the Teton Crest Trail (008).  Fishing is usually good in Badger Creek.  The trail forks at the canyon head, 4.1 miles from its beginning.  The left (north) fork leads to Dead Horse Pass and the dramatic beauty of Bitch Creek.  The right (south) fork leads towards Green Lakes.  Both routes out of the head of Badger Creek are…

South Bank Day Use Area/ Boat Access- Gunnison RD

Non-motorized boat access for the Taylor River

South Bear Pen Gulch #124.1A

The South Bear Pen Gulch Road #124.1A begins on Forest Service Road #402, Divide Road, and ends at an intersection with the Bear Pen Gulch Trail #124. This trail connects the Bear Pen trails to Forest Service roads to create several loop options. The trail descends in a gulch and follow a small stream, crossing it several times before ending at the Bear Pen Gulch Trail.…

South Bench #626

The South Bench Trail #626 begins off the Middle Point Escalante Trail #631 just below the private property boundary and ends at private property at the lower trailhead.  At this time it can only be accessed with permission from the private land owners. Geo-Ref Trail Map  …

South Boulder Creek Interpretive Site

This site is situated along South Boulder Creek adjacent to Rollins Pass Road, with views of the creek and forested valley. This site, formerly known as Jumbo Mountain Picnic Ground, has interpretive signs about local history.

South Box Elder Picnic Area

This picnic area has 6 single picnic sites and 1 group picnic site that can accommodate up to 25 people.This picnic area closes at 10:00 p.m. dailey

South Boxelder Trailhead

South Boxelder Trailhead (also known as Blue Draw) provides both motorized and non-motorized access to the Centennial Trail, a National Recreation Trail. The trailhead is a gateway to dozens of miles of OHV trails as well as to some of the most scenic views on the forest. The route between South Boxelder and Pilot Knob to the south is extremely popular during the summer months, and is also one of only a few routes…

South Branch Au Sable Area

This area is superb for hunting and fishing.

South Branch Pine River

This river is not navigable for canoeing or boating, however it is an excellent river for cold-water fishing.

South Branch Trail Campground and Trailhead

The campground is adjacent to the South Branch River, near the Au Sable River Semi-Primitive Nonmotorized Area. If you are traveling west to east, the South Branch Trail Campground and the River Road Trail Campground are the last two campgrounds before reaching…

South Breitenbush Gorge Trailhead

Trailhead for South Breitenbush Gorge Trail is part of the Willamette National Forest. 

South Brush Creek Campground

South Brush Creek Campground is located on the west side of the Snowy Range along the shore of South Brush Creek. This sunny campground is composed of two sections located in a dense stand of Lodgepole pines, fir and Aspen trees next to South Brush Creek. The campground has 20 sites, with 6 pull-through sites for trailers under 25 feet. Amenities include picnic tables, fire grates, toilets, trash…

South Buckboard Dispersed

Dispersed camping south of Buckboard Marina.

South Campground

Located on Hosmer Lake, South Campground provides opportunities including fishing, hiking, bird watching, and canoeing.

South Cave Hills, East & West Short Pines Units

South Cave Hills, East & West Short Pines Units- Open dispersed primitive camping. Pine savanna edged with dramatic cliff drop-offs. No Facilities

South Chicago Creek Trailhead

The South Chicago Creek Trailhead is located south of Idaho Springs and provides access to the South Chicago Creek Trail (#90).

South Colony Basin

South Colony Basin and the surrounding 14,000-foot peaks offer a broad range of recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, fishing and hunting. This diversity of activities, combined with the natural beauty of the basin and the rough but passable access provided by the road, has made South Colony Basin the most popular destination in the Sangre de Cristo Range. Trailhead…

South Cottonwood Trailhead

The South Cottonwood Trail begins at the end of Forest Road 10050. The South Fork of South Cottonwood Trail provides quick access into the high country, and provides a good view of Menace Falls. The South Cottonwood Creek Trail provides access to the Wyoming Range National Recreation Trail.

SOUTH CREEK (LOWER) TRAILHEAD

Trailhead. This trailhead provides access to PST #068, one of the most used and popular side trails of the Paiute Trail System.  It is strictly limited for ATVs that are 50" or less. This trail is narrow and very rough in certain areas. Trail PST #068 also provides access to five horse and foot trails in the south Creek drainage.

SOUTH CREEK (UPPER) TRAILHEAD

Trailhead. The #068 South Creek (Upper) Trail Head starts just above Anderson Meadow Reservoir on Forest Road #575. The trail head itself sits at the junction of PST #67 and PST #68. Horse and foot trails #167, #068, #245 and #246 can also be accessed from this trail head.

South Creek Campground

This campground is located near the confluence of South Creek and the Twisp River and gives access to several trailheads for day hikes. Enjoy bicycling and scenic drives. This campground gives access to the Twisp River Trail 440 and also gives access to the…

South Creek Trailhead

TRAIL CLOSUREThe trail is closed approximately 2.5 miles up South Creek Trail #401 at a gated private property boundary. There is no public access through the private land. There are no alternative routes around the private property due to steep terrain and high water crossings.LOUIS LAKE TRAIL #428 IS OPEN Gives access to South Creek Trail #…

South Creek Trailhead

This is a free trailhead site located 60 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet and is maintained from August 15 through November 15. South Creek Trailhead is situated next to South Creek. The 16 parking spots are next to the road. The site is located in a second growth stand of trees. It is a low use. It is…

South Crescent Lake Boating Site

South Crescent Lake Boating Site

South Diamond #68 Trailhead

Trailhead for South Diamond Trail #68 and access to the western portion of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. 12 miles of the trail was logged summer 2017. The trail up South Diamond to Diamond Peak is not burned and is a beautiful place to hike and camp along a stream. It passes through a wide variety of forest types such as pinyon/juniper, ponderosa, mixed confier, and aspen.

South Diamond Sno-Park

South Diamond Sno-Park is near the intersection of Interstate OR-230 and OR-138, in a plowed section of Forest Road 6592. At this location, recreationists can cross-country ski, snowmobile or enjoy dog sledding. Nordic trails include Pizza Connect Trail,

South Dickey Lake Group Picnic Area

South Dickey Lake is a popular group picnic area on the shores of beautiful Dickey Lake. It provides access to a grassy swimming beach, as well as a boat ramp and a variety of water-related recreation opportunities. Natural Features: The facility is located in northwestern Montana, next to 800-acre Dickey Lake. Larch and fir trees surround the lake and dot the landscape at the picnic area. It is situated at an…