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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 251 - 300 of 17653

49° North Mountain Resort

Washington state's best kept secret, 49° North Mountain Resort truly offers adventures for everyone. This traditional Northwest resort is blessed with wide open groomed runs, moguls, powder, and hundreds of acres of legendary tree skiing.  The ski area is open from approximately November through April, snow conditions permitting. The area offers abundant recreational opportunites year-round.  Check with…

4th of July ATV Trailhead #800

This is a network of dedicated ATV trails and open roads easily accessed from Interstate 90 just a few miles east of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho at the summit of 4th of July Pass. View a trail map (pdf).

4th Of July Ridge #307

This 7.3 mile hiking and horseback non-motorized trail is rated as more difficult. The trail travels around the south side of Bonaparte Mountain affording many scenic views to the south, passing by Roggow Cabin. Trail connects to the South Side Trail #308 to the East. From here you can either go East to Bonaparte Lake tying into the Pipsissewa Trail #383 or West on Bonaparte Trail #306 to Bonaparte Lookout. Highland…

5 Strawberry Loop

Printable Trail Map This 12½ mile trail and its spurs lead to some spectacular vistas.  It starts near Aspen Mirror Lake near the town of Duck Creek and about a mile north of Highway 14. It heads south from the trail head and crosses Highway 14 near the east edge of Duck Lake.  The trail then heads west and passes the Duck Creek…

5 Points Vista

Located in the far SW portion of the Guadalupe Ranger District, this viewing area (vista) offers spectacular views of the 'Rim' and the Guadalupe Mountains. The Rim is nearly a 1500' - 2000' cliff marking the western extent of the Guadalupe Mountains.  It extends the entire north-south length of the ranger district and extends into National Park land at its south end. Take US285 north of Carlsabad and turn west…

514-D White Rock Horse Camp: (936) 655-2299

This is a horse camp on the Piney Creek Horse Trail. ~ Map ~

566 Piney Creek Horse Camp: (936) 655-2299

The Piney Creek Horse Trail is a system of horse trails that meanders approximately 53 miles through the East Texas pineywoods in the Davy Crockett National Forest. Trail riding groups of more than 75 persons (including spectators) will need a Special-Use Permit and should contact the District Office three months prior to the ride date. The trail is primitive. Use caution in wet weather since parts of the trail…

6 Harris Rim Loop

Printable Trail Map This 14 mile long trail (not including spurs) is located in a remote area with minimal use. This trail system provides many loop options. Contained in this trail section are some outstanding vistas and amazing trail riding opportunities.  Trail spurs include: 61 Strawberry Ridge:This spur is just under 7 miles and…

6 Mile Sno-Park

This sno-park offers access to both motorized and non-motorized winter recreation activities. It can also be used as a base for summer hiking/biking ventures. View a winter snowmobile trail map here.

7 Stout Ridge

Printable Trail Map 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…

74 Mountain #153 Trailhead

Trailhead for Mogollon Trail #153 and access into the southwestern portion of the Gila Wilderness. Nine (9) miles of this trail, from trailhead to junction with Trail Canyon Trail was logged in the summer of 2017. This trail is a great access to the wilderness from Gila/Cliff region. It provides access to Mogollon Baldy. Mogollon Creek is still a lush place to hike despite some flooding.  

76th St. Trailhead

Going North - From 76th Street Trailhead to Bowman Lake Trailhead, hikers will travel toward and along the Pere Marquette National Scenic River. As hikers travel north the terrain will get progressively hilly as the trail heads to Bowman Bridge Campground and River Access. Going South - From 76th Street Trailhead to Nichols Lake North Trailhead, visitors will find themselves in a heavily wooded red pine area with…

A. Ash Creek River Access

The entrance to Ash Creek River Access is a short dirt road to a small turn around. The ramp to the river is sand and not designed for trailers and RV's. There is limited parking. No facilities.

AA Bar Ranch (AA Barn) Group Picnic Site

Located next to the Colorado River, the AA Barn is a reservable, day-use site for group picnics and other gatherings, with nearby attractions such as Rocky Mountain National Park, Shadow Mountain Reservoir, Lake Granby, and Grand Lake. The barn is located within the Arapaho National Recreation Area and is ¼ mile SE of the Green Ridge Campground. Site reservations grants user access to the inside of the historic barn…

Abajo - Harts Draw Recreation Area

The Abajo - Harts Draw Recreation Area is located in southeastern Utah west of Monticello, south of Canyonlands National Park and north of Blanding, Utah. The area extends from the east Forest boundary to the Cottonwood Road on the west and from the north to south Forest boundaries. The closest access is from US 191, SR 211 near Harts Draw, and Monticello. It features wonderful views of the Abajo (Blue) Mountains,…

Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway

 The Abajo Loop leads from the desert floor and red rock canyons to steep mountains over 11,000 feet high, with overlooks and panoramic views. The backway travels Forest Road 105 west from Monticello to the junction of Forest Road-079 where it heads south through North Canyon, northwest of the shadow of Horsehead Peak. The tour concludes in Blanding. Although suitable for passenger vehicles during late spring…

Abalone

Abalone Trail is part of the Mount Elden Dry Lake Hills Trail System. The Mount Elden/Dry Lake Hills (MEDL) trail system was dedicated in 1987. There are eight trailheads providing access to 25 designated National Forest System trails, including a segment of the Arizona National Scenic Trail, Flagstaff Loop…

Abbey's Way 151

The trail is surrounded by a beautiful mixed conifer forest. Edward Abbey (1927-1989) an environmental writer, worked for two seasons as a lookout at Aztec Peak and made reference to it in his writing.

Abbot Bay Boating Site

Boat access located on east side of Hungry Horse Resevoir.

Abbott Butte Trailhead

Nestled in Huckleberry Gap, Abbott Butte Trailhead provides access to high elevation trails that traverse the ridge top of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide.  Trailhead sits at 5,360 feet of elevation. Expect snow to impact travel to this trailhead from mid to late Fall through early to mid Spring.  Provides access to: Abbott Butte Trail #…

Abbott Campground

Abbott Campground is a primitive non-reservation campground composed of 7 units located on the South Fork of the Boise River. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings and restrooms. Tubing, and fishing are popular activities. There is a footbridge located on the west end of the camp area that crosses the river and accesses the Abbot Gulch area.…

Abbott Creek Campground

Abbott Creek Campground is a remote and picturesque campground in the midst of an old-growth forest and adjacent to  Abbott Creek. This campground offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and hiking.  There are five OHV friendly campsites within the campground that allow for easy access to Prospect…

Abbott Creek Picnic Site

The Abbott Creek Picnic Site is within Abbot Creek Campground and offers opportunity for swimming, picnicking and fishing.  Facilities Picnic tables Garbage disposal

Abe Lee Fishing Site

Abe Lee Fishing Site is located on the south shore of Turquoise Lake, six miles west of Leadville. Good fishing plus a plethora of other recreational opportunities are available at this popular lake.Turquoise Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and kokanee. Other species in the lake include brown, cutthroat, and brook trout. Turquoise Lake is rated as fair to good fishing. This is a day use area which closes at 10 p.…

Abercrombie Mountain #117

This 3.2 mile mostly wooded trail opens to a ridge with panoramic views of Kettle Crest, the Pend Oreille Valley, and the Columbia River Valley. Seasonal huckleberries. Limited dispersed camping. Variable weather. Layered clothing and survival kit suggested. Contour maps recommended if traveling off the trail. See also: Northeast Washington Trail Guide ,

Abercrombie Trailhead

Abercrombie Trailhead is a small turnaround at the end of a high elevation single lane dirt road. There is an information board at the junction of the turnaround and the Abercrombie Trail #117 to let you now that you have made it to your destination. The 3.2 mile Abercrombie trail is primarily wooded until it reaches the ridge top. The ridge…

Abernethy - Deer Creek Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to: Abernethy Trail #3671 Deer Creek Trail #3672 See trail pages for more information. 

Abes Lake

This body of water is part of the Weber drainage.

Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop

Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop is part of the Kachina Trail System. From the Abineau (#127) and Bear Jaw (#26) trails, on the north slope of the San Francisco Peaks, you can see the Grand Canyon seventy miles away. These two trails make a scenic loop through forested canyons. Both end at the Waterline Road (FR 146) along the base of…

Abiquiu Area

The Santa Fe National Forest around Abiquiu has scenic trails in a region that is more remote and less visited than other areas of the Forest.  Many of the trails were burned over and damaged by subsequent flooding in the 2010 South Fork Fire and again in the 2011 Las Conchas Fire.  Since then, most trails have been restored and reopened.  Many areas remain unaffected and offer great recreation…

About the Area - Recreation Overview

From the rolling hills of the Piedmont to the mountains of the southern Appalachian Mountains, there are all kinds of outdoor activities to enjoy. Learn more about this area and an overview of outdoor recreation on the national forests.

Absaroka Ridge Trailhead

The Absorka Ridge Trailhead is located on Forest Road #10166 off the La Barge Creek Road. Absorka Ridge Trailhead provides access to Trail # 020 and 021. Trail #020 stays on the west side of Absaroka Ridge along Fontenelle Creek, while Trail #021 stays on top of Absaroka Ridge dropping down into Pomeroy Basin.

Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness: Shoshone

The United States Congress designated the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in 1978 and it now has a total of 943,648 acres. Spanning the Montana-Wyoming border on the Shoshone, Gallatin, and Custer National Forests, the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness is the juncture of two mountain ranges (Beartooth and Absaroka) with differing geologic types. The Absaroka Range (prounounced ab-ZORE-kuh, the Crow Indian word for crow)…

Acacia Day Use Area

The drive from Apache Junction offers magnificent vistas of the Superstition Mountains, Salt River Canyon and Canyon Lake. The waters of scenic Canyon Lake wash against a gentle swimming beach at Acacia. Acacia is adjacent to Palo Verde Boating Site. Unique Sonoran Desert vegetation surround Acacia. The waters of this scenic lake wash against multi-hued cliffs. Acacia is a pleasant escape from the heat of the…

Academy Mill Reservoir

Is a small 4.9 acre reservoir located 1.0 miles up Josephite Point Trail (non-motorized).  The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Tiger Trout.

Accessing Rangeland

There are thousands of acres of Forest Service managed rangeland available for visitors to explore on horseback or on foot in the Beckwourth Ranger District. This is public land, your land, and it is open for you to visit. Most visitors are concerned about barbed wire fences, closed gates and locating rangeland managed by the Forest Service. Hopefully the following information will ease those concerns and…

Acker Divide Trailhead

Acker Divide Trailhead provides access to trails that traverse stands of old-growth timber. The trailhead provides access to Grasshopper Meadow, Grasshopper Mountain and Grasshopper Spring. Trailhead sits at 4,720 feet of elevation. Expect snow to impact travel to this trailhead from mid to late Fall through early to mid Spring.  Provides access to:…

Acker Rock

Acker Rock is located on the Tiller Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. There are 20 established routes on Acker that range in difficulty of 5.5 PG to 5.10d. Some of the most popular of these are the Peregrine Traverse (Oregon’s longest II to III 5.6 climb, 9 pitches) and Eagle’s Dare (III 5.9, 8 pitches). In addition, Oregon’s longest multiple rappel from the ridge of Acker Rock Lookout to the base of…

Acker Rock Lookout

Perched atop the edge of a rocky cliff in the Umpqua National Forest, Acker Rock Lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience with spectacular panoramic views of the South Umpqua watershed in southwest Oregon. Visitors should keep in mind everything must be packed in via a moderately steep 0.4-mile hike along a forested trail. The panorama includes landmarks on the Rogue-Umpqua Divide; on a clear day you…

Ackerman Campground

Located on the shores of Lewiston Lake, eight miles north of Lewiston on County Road 105, and 20 miles from Weaverville. This campground is on the waters edge, offers beautiful scenery, and is a favorite of fisherman. Each site is equipped with tables and grill/fire ring.

Acme Creek Road (#219)

Accessed from the Cherokee Park Road, CR 80C.  Requires a stream crossing.

Acorn Creek TH #71

This trail offers the hiker solitude as well as an excellent opportunity to view wildlife. You will hike through beautiful Aspen groves, sagebrush meadows, and forests of spruce and fir trees before reaching the ridge line of the Williams Fork Range. Approximately 1.7 miles from the trailhead you will come to the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness boundary. You will enjoy spectacular views of the rugged Gore Range throughout…

Acorn Shooting Range

This range provides recreational opportunities and target practice shooting.  Regulations are posted at the range.

Acorn Woman Lakes

Acorn Woman Lakes are two scenic, natural mountain lakes on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District that provide semi-primitive angling opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species. Fifty-one-acre lower Acorn Woman Lake is a short (1/8-mile) hike from the road and contains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead, and black bass fisheries. Twenty-acre upper Acorn Woman Lake provides a rare…

Acorn Woman Lakes Campground

Acorn Woman Lakes is one of more popular areas in the Applegate Recreation Area! If you want to get away from it all and really enjoy the beauty of southwest Oregon, Acorn Woman Lakes is the ideal opportunity for that. The air is clean and the water fresh,and at night, the stars are bright! Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Acorn Woman Lakes Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and…

Acorn Woman Lakes Day Use

Adjacent to Acorn Woman Lakes Campground. Facilities 10 picnic sites No fire pit Drinking water available in campground Toilets available in campground Garbage disposal during operating season

Acorn Woman Peak Lookout

Acorn Woman Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin, and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookout is constructed with glass windows on all sides, providing visitors with an unparalleled view of the steep drop-offs and breathtaking views of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains. This historic lookout is available for rent during the snow-free season. Guests must bring most of their own…

Actividades y Recreación

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Ad Bar Trailhead (#14) Trailhead

Ad Bar Trailhead (#14) Trailhead