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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 14671 - 14700 of 17629

Spotted Tail Trailhead

This trailhead area accesses both the Pine Ridge Trail and Spotted Tail Trail. The Pine Ridge Trail and the Spotted Tail Loop Trail are non-motorized, open to mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding. From this trailhead you can do the Spotted Tail Loop Trail (about 6 miles) which uses part of the Pine…

Spout Springs

Snowmobiling/Sno-Park: 3.5 miles east of Tollgate on ORE 204.  01/08/2021 Sno-park parking map

Spout Springs Ski Area and Resort

Spout Springs Ski Area is closed for the 2023-2024 season.  Spout Springs Ski Area is located at an elevation of approximately 4,920 feet and has a long history as a destination location. The ski area permit boundary includes 1,413 acres and 13 downhill runs that are accessed via two fixed-grip double chairlifts. A portion of these runs are illuminated for night skiing. The nordic system within the permit…

Spout Springs Sno-Park

3.5 miles east of Tollgate on ORE 204. Sno-Park feature a safe parking area off of the highway and access to snowmobiling. For information regarding the Spout Spring Ski Area and Resort click here.

Sprague River Picnic Site

Uniquely located in a canyon setting, Sprague River Picnic Site has a community park feel with numerous picnic sites, a covered group area, horseshoe pits and designated volleyball area. This picnic site, located about five minutes southeast of Bly, Oregon, is a typical high desert riparian area with cottonwood and willow trees and other shrub-like vegetation next to a winding river.

Spring Bar Campground

A popular take-out point for floaters of the Salmon River, the Spring Bar Campground offers a boat launching ramp and 18 tent campsites. A table and fire ring are provided at all but two of the sites. Spring Bar is situated next to a relatively flat part of the Salmon River with the south end nestled in the shade of various fruit bearing trees. The surrounding area also provides for fishing, swimming,…

Spring Boat Launch

Located on popular Crescent Lake, this site provides fishing access for a variety of fish species including large lake trout. There are a few day use sites in this area for individuals wishing to have a picnic along the beach underneath a canopy of lodgepole pines.

Spring Camp #707

The Spring Camp Trail #707 contains many creek crossings so some consideration should be given to spring run-off.  It receives most of its use within the fall months due to the big game hunting seasons. The trail also offers many scenic vistas, especially along the upper section as it looks down into the Kannah Creek Basin. From the lower trail head, the first two miles of trail are the most difficult due to…

Spring Camp Campground

Amenities: 3 OHV/hike-in campsites with picnic tables, vault toilets, no fire appliances, no trash receptacles, no piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat/boil before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking, and extinguishing campfires. Pack it in - Pack it out!

Spring Campground

On Crescent Lake, vegetation in this campground is widely spaced giving it an open and sunny character. The sites are flat and large. Waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, sunning, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing are attractions offered by this site. There is a boat launch area within this campground.

Spring Campground

Spring Campground is located on the Left Hand Fork of the Blacksmith Fork River. It is about 12 miles from Hyrum, Utah, in the mountains of Blacksmith Fork Canyon at an elevation of 6,000 feet. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and exploring off-road trails.  

Spring Cave TH #1834

What is White-Nose Syndrome? White-nose syndrome is considered one of the worst wildlife diseases in modern times. It is caused by a fungus, and people can unknowingly spread the disease... Learn More Planning to visit a cave on the White River National Forest? Start here! All known cave hibernacula are…

Spring Cove Campground

Located adjacent to Bass Lake in a grove of oak, pine and cedar, Spring Cove Campground is well suited for tents or small RVs. Tree provide good shade and each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water and accessible flush toilets are provided. The facility's short parking spurs are paved and dirt-surfaced. Due to tight turns and configurations, this camp is not suitable for large travel trailers…

Spring Creek #116

The Spring Creek Trail #116 begins at the end of Forest Service Road #402.9A, Spring Creek Trailhead Road, and ends near the National Forest Boundary at Forest Service Road #536, Spring Creek Road. The trail descend steeply into the Middle Fork Spring Creek drainage and follows the creek for about 1.3 miles. It climbs away from the creek, continuing east/northeast for about 3.8 miles below the rim of the Middle…

Spring Creek #2068

The Spring Creek Trail is 6.3 miles long and leads visitors through a scenic canyon in the East Elk region of the Rifle Ranger District. Beginning at the intersection with East Elk Creek, the trail initially travels east for almost four miles, closely following Spring Creek as it flows through open meadows and stands of spruce and aspen forest. Along the way, the trail passes beneath rugged cliff faces and…

Spring Creek #616

The Spring Creek Trail #616 is actually a remnant of the old Spring Creek Truck Trail that connected Uravan with this section of the plateau.  However the truck trail was re-routed to the south between Burro Creek and Campbell Creek, either due to the degraded condition or disuse of the northern section of the trail between the Spring Creek and Atkinson Creek drainages. Access to the Spring Creek Trailhead can…

Spring Creek Area

The Spring Creek area is on the northern end of the Dillon Ranger District and the Gore Range mountains. There is a network of roads open to OHV use and dispersed camping. Much of the area is in the lodgepole pine and spruce/fir forests. There are viewpoints along these roads of the surrounding mountains.  These network of roads go in and out of Forest Service lands; there are sections that are operated by…

Spring Creek Boat Ramp

Boat launching dirt ramp at Spring Creek Lake.

Spring Creek Campground

Spring Creek Campground is located in an open pine forest near a small meadow. Just a short drive from Interstate 84, this small campground offers 4 campsites which are occassionally used for family reunions or group camping.

Spring Creek Campground

This campground has 5 camping units located at an elevation of  2,300 feet.

Spring Creek Campground

A campground by Hebgen Lake on the Hebgen Lake District.      

Spring Creek Campground

Located only 4 miles from Highway 12, Spring Creek Campground is easily accessible. The 10 campsites are in a lush riparian zone along Spring Creek. Campers can wade in the creek, or fish Spring Creek Campground can only accommodate a maximum trailer length of 35 feet, and is not recommended for campers with large RVs. The campground is usually open from May through the middle of fall. An ATV trailhead in the…

Spring Creek Campground

Spring Creek Campground (5,800 feet) is just minutes away from the clear waters of the Frenchman Lake. The landscape provides a magnificent backdrop for a variety of recreational activities. The campground offers 35 camp sites with 16 sites available for reservation. Opening 5-24-2024

Spring Creek Campground

This campground is located along the peaceful and relaxing Spring Creek. Tall Ponderosa Pine and fir trees shade you by day, which is important because, although the site is located at 4750 feet elevation, it can get hot during summer months. Mann Creek Reservoir is located about 15 miles from Spring Creek Campground offers boating and fishing opportunities. Toilets at the campgound are universally…

Spring Creek Campground

5 developed campsites and numerous undeveloped sites on the Wild and Scenic Salmon River, upstream from its confluence with the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork. The area is easy to explore-- it's webbed with dirt roads, jeep trails, and single track trails. Fishing in the river for cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead and whitefish. Put-in for a 10 mile run with Class III rapids at the popular day use area. Take-out…

Spring Creek Campground - Gunnison RD

Campers will enjoy all the beauty the Gunnison Basin has to offer. Anglers have access to the gold medal waters of the Taylor River. Hikers will enjoy access to the natural area of the Fossil Ridge Wilderness. There are 12 campsites.