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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 14941 - 14970 of 17629

Stony Point Campground

Home is where you park it, so park it at Stony Point campground! Located 14 miles east of Walker, Minnesota on Leech Lake. There are 44 campsites at Stony Point, as well as a developed boat access, two boat harbors, swimming beach and picnic area. Stony Point is an open grassy campground surrounded by an old growth forest of oak, elm, maple and ash; some over 200 years old.  Electricity, showers, an RV dump…

Stonyford Recreation Area

The south end of the Grindstone Ranger District offers over 200 miles of some of the most enjoyable and challenging OHV routes in the nation. The "Mendocino OHV Corridor" is a designated 40 mile, east-west route across the south end of the Forest connecting the Stonyford OHV Staging Area and the Upper Lake OHV Staging Area. The riding area varies in elevation from 1,700 feet (at Fout Springs), to almost 6,000 feet (…

Stop 10: McClurg Glade

Welcome to McClurg Glade! This is a small pull-off where visitors can view the glades. There is an old trail/road you can walk down to get a closer view of the flowers. Before you is a prime example of dolomite/limestone glade in the White River Hills region. The definition of glade is an open, rocky area dominated by drought-adapted wildflowers, warm-season grasses and specialized wildlife. Glades resemble deserts…

Stop 1: Haden Park

Haden Park is the northern most stop along the Glade Top Trail National Forest Scenic Byway. The lands upon which Haden Park are situated were purchased from Mr. Michael Ryan on June 24, 1935, under authority of the Weeks Act.  It is not known if Ryan established a home in the area; his name does not appear on the Rolls of the United States Population Census of 1930 for this region of Douglas County, Missouri,…

Stop 2: Smoke Tree Scene

American Smoke Tree (Cotinus obovatus) is found is central Texas, eastern Oklahoma, northwest Arkansas, southwest Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. In Missouri it occurs on the Ava/Cassville/Willow Springs Ranger District in Douglas, Ozark, Stone and Taney Counties.  American smoke trees thrive in dolomite glade habitats. Missouri’s largest concentration of dolomite glades occurs on the Ava…

Stop 3: Arkansas View

As you look out to the south and into Arkansas, the furthest range of mountains lined against the sky are the Boston Mountains.  While the view to the Boston Mountains has always been a prominent feature of this site, Forest conditions have changed considerably since the area was described and surveyed in the 1840s. In 1848, the Government Land Office (GLO) sent surveyors to this area to lay out Township Range…

Stop 4: Watershed Divide

Watershed Divide is the location where rainwater flows north or south into streams in the glade top area. Everything south of the divide flows into Big Creek. Everything north of the divide flows into Beaver Creek. The Glade in front of you became encroached with Eastern Red Cedar due to exclusion of fire. This photo was taken before restoration activities began. In 2013, it was covered in Eastern Red Cedar (…

Stop 5: Caney Day Use Area

Located along the Glade Top Trail National Forest Scenic Byway, this day use area is situated on one of the Ozark glades.  Spring and summer blooming wildflowers cover the area in natural beauty. You’ll find Indian Paintbrushes, Evening primrose, shooting star, purple and yellow coneflower, black-eyed susans, daisies, just to name a few. The fall colors offer a…

Stop 8: Big Creek Basin

This is a very small site located on a sharp curve, please be aware of your surroundings and passing traffic if you pull off. What you see in front of you is oak woodland habitat which surrounds glades and is very important to wildlife and wildflowers that reside in Missouri.  Woodlands may have covered a third of Missouri prior to European settlement.  Early explorer Henry Rowe Schoolcraft noted the…

Stop 9: Panorama

Panorama is a very small pull-off along the Glade Top National Scenic Byway. From here you can see panoramic views of the glades and valley below. In February 1905, all federal forest administration was consolidated under the Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Forestry. These lands were previously administered by the General Land Office (GLO) and United States Geological Survey (USGS) under the Department of…

Store Gulch Campground

Campsites are located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Facilities 4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits 2 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Store Gulch Picnic Site Day Use

Located on Illinois River Road (Forest Road 4103). This inviting picnic and beach access site. Constructed directly across the road from a historic, 1929, CCC-built guard station, this site offers spectacular views of the river and a steep, quarter-mile trail winding down to the river. Store Gulch Campground is about 0.25…

Storm Castle Creek Trailhead

Trailhead starting at the end of Storm Castle Creek Road.  Trail leads to Hyalite Peak and provides access to the Gallatin Crest. Last two miles of road are not recommended for low clearance vehicles, unreachable by vehicle in winter.

Storm Gulch #212

The Storm Gulch Trail #212 begins at an intersection with the Baldy Trail #216 approximately 0.2 miles past the trailhead and ends at an intersection with the Baldy Trail approximately 3.2 miles up the trail. This trail creates a shortcut, bypassing the Baldy Peak Trail intersection. After approximately 0.8 miles, the trail enters the…

Storm King Campground

The campground is situated at the base of Storm King Mountain (elevation 10,849). It lies in an Aspen glen amidst rolling and rocky hills on the Middle Fork of Carnero Creek. There are 6 campsites and 2 picnic sites with tables, fire rings.  A vault toilet is available. There is no drinking water available here. Firewood is limited and no refuse receptacles are provided. Fishing is found in area…

Storm King Picnic Site

Fishing in area streams, mountain biking on forest roads. 4 WD Forest Roads 685 and 684 are nearby. The picnic area is situated at the base of Storm King Mountain (elevation 10,849). It lies in an Aspen glen amidst rolling and rocky hills on the Middle Fork of Carnero Creek. No drinking water or refuse receptacles are provided; however, 2 single picnic sites w/picnic tables, restrooms and fire grates are available.

Storm Lake to Goat Flat #8041

Length: 3.5 miles one way. Difficulty:  More Difficult. Well graded switchbacks and a moderate mileage make this ideal for hikers. Stock users are welcome, but it is not maintained for stock and horse trailer parking at the trailhead is non-existent. Stock users must ride from a bridge about 1 mile below the trailhead, and trailer parking is very limited there.

Storm Mountain Amphitheater

8 person sites cost $1050 person sits cost $110$8 reservation fee$9 parking fee per vehicle $115.00 per 4 hour segment - Capacity - 200 peopleThis area closes at 10:00 p.m. dailey

Storm Mountain Picnic Area

The picnic area contains four group sites and several single sites, most of which are accessible. All contain picnic tables and campfire rings. Some sites have grills and serving tables. A historic stone amphitheater is available for reservations.Flush toilets are provided but picnickers must bring their own drinking water. Horseshoe pits are on-site. Roads, parking spurs and footpaths are paved. This picnic…

Storm Mountain Road (#153)

The first part of Storm Mountain Road has some tight curves - just take it slow! Unload trailers at the junction of #128 and #153 (Galuchie Meadow). This is the best area for dispersed camping with trailers on Storm Mountain.

Stough Reservoir Campground

Stough Reservoir Campground is only one mile off Hwy 299 on a gravel road.  At 6,200 feet it provides relief from the heat of the valleys on either side.  Small trailers and motorhomes will find access and turnarounds manageable.  The reservoir is small but is kept stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Campsites sit away from the shore with nice views of the reservoir. Stough…

Stout Ridge

This trail stretches over 11 miles (not including spurs) and heads south from Highway 14 near the eastern edge of the Cedar City Ranger District. It connects Highway 14 to the southern boundary of the Cedar City Ranger District and dead ends on the Virgin River Rim on top of the Pink Cliffs about a mile as the crow flies from Highway 89. It follows along the ridge that divides Highway 89 from Stout Canyon and offers…

Stove Gulch #2278

The Stove Gulch Trail is 2.0 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 260 and ends at Forest Road 250. When this trail is wet, it is best avoided; when it is dry, it is a good trail for family outings and beginners. The Stove Gulch Trail offers scenic views of Hay Park and Ellison Mountain, with overlooks of Stove Gulch, Allen Creek and Big Beaver Basin.

Stove Prairie Campground

Located 26 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, on Colorado Highway 14, this campground is adjacent to the Cache la Poudre River. The area varies from dense forest to open meadow and is surrounded by steep mountains. There are nine sites including four walk-in tent sites. Each site contains a tent pad, fire grate, bear locker and picnic table.

Stovepipe Springs

Dispersed Camping Area All occupancy (includes developed/dispersed camping, boats, boat trailers, travel trailers, tents, etc): Occupancy limit is 10 days in a 30 day period within a 30 mile radius for all of SNRA.

Straight Canyon Loop

This loop takes you through mixed conifer and aspen forests with spectacular overlooks of hoodoo and cliffs below. This series of roads and trails are narrow, winding and rutted to make it a challenging ride.