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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 16501 - 16530 of 17630

Valle Vista Campground

Pinyon pine/oak shaded camp with breathtaking views of the San Joaquin Valley.

Vallecito Campground

The Vallecito Campground is large, very popular, and next to the Weminuche Wilderness. Its has 80 shaded campsites in four loops with most sites being large and fairly level. Those near the creek fill up quickly. There are 33 reservable sites, 3 with electricity, and 47 non-reservable sites. Services include water, trash pickup, fire grates, picnic tables, and pit toilets. Bear-safe food storage is…

Valley View Group Use: (940) 627-5475

Valley View Group Use Facility is located within the 1,500-acre Designated Bird Dog Training Area on the LBJ Grasslands.  This area is available for groups on a first-come, first-served basis. For permit information, contact the Caddo/LBJ Ranger office. The facility was constructed through a volunteer agreement with local dog training enthusiasts. The facility includes 15 camp units, a 20-by-40-foot pavilion…

Valley View Observation Site

A day use vehicle pull out area that has views of Turquoise Lake.

Valley Way Tentsite

Located on a spur path off the Valley Way Trail, 3.1 miles from the Appalachia parking area, this site offers 5 mineral pad tent sites. On the North side of Mt. Madison, there is the opportunity to enjoy several scenic waterfalls on the way to this site.

Valyermo Picnic Site

The Valyermo Picnic Site is CLOSED until further notice.

Van Deriet Campground

Located 30 miles west of Augusta, Van Deriet offers 6 sites with a variety of amenities close to the airport.  There is no vehicle access and is not handicapped accessible.  This site is maintained with the help of the MT Aeronautic Division. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

Van Duzen River

The Van Duzen River is a major tributary of the Eel River. The river makes a 60-mile long journey through beautiful Trinity and Humboldt counties. Along the river, you will find everything from pine, fir and oak to mighty redwood stands. The surrounding soil gives this amazing river one of the highest erosion rates in the country. Great salmon and steelhead fishing exist on this river. The most popular fishing spots…

Van Hook Glade Campground

Van Hook Glade Campground is located along scenic Cullasaja Gorge, close to Highlands, NC. Campers may use Cliffside Lake for swimming and fishing.

Van Hook TR 24c

This 0.5-mile trail is located between Van Hook Glade and Cliffside Lake. An additional 0.5-mile walk is next to a road that leads to Cliffside Lake.

Van Lake Campground and Day Use

Minimally developed campground on the Swan Lake Ranger District with day use access to Van Lake. More information coming soon

Van Patten Lake Trailhead

The Van Patten Lake Trailhead is a small facility located near the "Little Alps" sand shed a short distance from the Elkhorn Sceninc Bway. The lower trailhead by the sand shed is suitable for passenger cars and trucks with trailers. Most trail users park at the lower trailhead and hike up the first 1 mile of the

Van Vleck Bunkhouse

Built in 1957, Van Vleck Bunkhouse sits nestled in a red fir forest on the edge of a meadow near the Tells Creek Trailhead into the DesolaƟon Wilderness and offers a spectacular view of Tells Peak. The bunkhouse is the last remnant of the Van Vleck Ranch site, which was operated as a caƩle ranch from the 1860's to the 1960's. Popular acƟviƟes include hiking, backpacking, bird watching, fishing, mountain biking,…

Van Vleck/Robbs Valley/Bassi Area

Under "Find an Area" use the plus sign to the left of the name to drill down to a facility in that area.

Vanocker Trailhead

The Vanocker Trailhead is part of the Sturgis trail system and located approximately three miles south of Sturgis, SD. Note: The trailhead has not been constructed yet, but as funding makes itself available it will be completed. The public may currently park at this location even though the trailhead is not defined.  The Sturgis trail system forms a multiple-loop trail network in…

Vaquero Beach

Picnic site only accessible by boat. Be Bear Aware!: Bear safety is critical, for the safety of your group and/or you, as well as our bears.

Varmint Creek South Trailhead

Provides access to:   Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Varmint Creek Trailhead

Provides access to: Varmint Creek Trail #1070 Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Varney Creek Trailhead

The Varney Creek trail is 4.4 miles long. It begins at Varney Creek Trailhead and travels through Mountain Lakes Wilderness to meet Mountain Lakes Loop Trail 3727. Mountain Lakes Loop Trail highlights Lake Como, Eb and Zeb Lakes, and Lake Harriet within the Wilderness. Fishing and swimming opportunities are plentiful at these mountain lakes. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding.

Vasquez Peak Wilderness

The Vasquez Peak Wilderness was congressionally established in 1993. It encompasses 12,300 acres of tundra and spruce/fir forest in the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in Grand County. Edward Berthoud named Vasquez Peak, the highest point in the Wilderness at 12,947 feet. Berthoud was the founder and engineer of the mountain pass through the Rocky Mountains into the Middle Park area of Colorado, now known as…

Vaughan Lake Campground

This small scenic campground is located between Yampa and Meeker, CO on County Road 8 and is popular with families as well as hunters during hunting season. The campground hosts a total of 6 campsites and is fairly open with Aspen trees and an excellent view of Vaughan Lake.  Each campsite has a fire grate and a picnic table. *Campers should come prepared with a variety of inspect repellant as the…

Vedauwoo Campground

The campground is composed of two loops, winding around the boulders, slabs and cliffs of the Vedauwoo rock formation. The formation is made up of 10 square miles of weathered Sherman granite, providing lots of space to explore.  There are 28 campsites with tables, fire rings, trash pick up and vault toilets.  This area is constructed to blend in with the natural beauty of the surroundings.…

Vedauwoo Designated Dispersed Campsites

Designated Dispersed Camping Brochure Designated Dispersed Camping Map Located near I-80 between Cheyenne and Laramie, Vedauwoo is a popular destination for camping and recreation among locals and visitors alike. Tucked back on Forest Service Road 700 behind the…

Vedauwoo Gazebo

Tucked back near the Vedauwoo campground and day use area is the Vedauwoo gazebo. Follow signs for Box Canyon/East Turtle Rock TH. The gazebo offers a nice shaded area in the trees with a beautiful rock backdrop for occasions such as weddings, family reunions, and group picnics. The gazebo can accommodate up to 50 people, with fire pits and picnic tables on site. Vault toilets and trash receptacles…

Vedauwoo Picnic Sites

This is a great place to stop just minutes off of I-80. Picnic tables, vault toilets, and trash services are available. Vedauwoo rock climbing is within a few steps of the picnic ground. There are two different picnic areas located in the area, Box Canyon and Beaver Ponds. One area is called Box Canyon, located at the base of Turtle Rock. It is located in the middle of the recreation area next to the Vedauwoo…

Vee Lake Trailhead/Campground

Vee Lake Trailhead/Campground is a ending point for the southern segment Fremont National Recreation Trail in the North Warner Mountains. The trailhead is located one hour 15 minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon.  The site overlooks Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge

Vega Snowmobile #545

The Vega Snowmobile Trail #545 begins at the Vega State Park Trailhead, a State Park Pass is required to park at the trailhead, and ends at an intersection with the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail (SP).  On the Sunlight to Powderhorn Trail Map the Vega Trail is #37. The trail runs south from Vega State Park crossing one mile of private land.  Please stay on the trail and respect the private land owners. The…

Vela Reservoir Boat Launch- Grand Valley RD

Lightly graveled launch suitable for backing a trailer into the lake.

Velvet Rocks Shelter

​The Velvet Rocks Shelter is located on the Velvet Rocks Trail 1.2 miles from the official western terminus of the trail near NH Rte 120 and Chase Field House in Hanover. A privy is located nearby. Water is accessed along the loop trail but may be unreliable in dry months.