Ventana Canyon is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Santa Catalina front range, and one of the least visited. The main reason for that is that the trailhead is actually in the Ventana Canyon Resort’s employee parking lot. Another reason may be the fact that this front range trail includes several sections of steep and rocky…

Skinner Ridge Trail to Ventana Double Cone

This wilderness was established in 1978 by the Endangered American Wilderness Act, first addition was in 1978 by the Endangered American Wilderness Act, second addition in 1992 by the Los Padres Condor Range and River Protection Act. On December 19, 2002 the Big Sur Wilderness and Conservation Act of 2002 added 33,967 acres to the existing wilderness bringing it to a total of 240, 026 acres. Topography of the…

The world renowned Verde Canyon Railroad takes visitors back in time as it winds along the banks of the Verde River and passes through stunning red rock canyons on the border of the Prescott and Coconino National Forests.  Passengers view a wide variety of plants and abundant wildlife in this rare landscape where a river cuts through desert.   Visit the…

The Verde Mine Trailhead provides access to the Verde Mine Trail and the southern end of the Huston Park Wilderness Area. The trailhead is difficult to access and is primarily only used during big game hunting season.  It is located in the Sierra Madre Range and is managed by the Brush Creek/Hayden Ranger District.

Located near the geographic center of Arizona, the Verde Ranger District is accessible to visitors from all over the state. Drop a fishing line into the Verde River at one of eight day-use access points or put your canoe in at White Bridge Recreation Area for a popular nine-mile float to Beasley Flat. Explore the site of an old salt mine near Camp Verde, re-create history by following part of General Crook’s…

Prescott National Forest has eight sites that offer access to the Verde River.  Some sites are commonly used to put-in or take-out non-motorized watercraft while others offer picnicking facilities or are popular for wading and fishing.  Down river, starting at Beasley Flat, the Verde River has Wild & Scenic River status protecting its outstanding natural and cultural values.  Upriver, the…

The Verde River is one of  Arizona's only two Wild and Scenic Rivers, yet it remains relatively undiscovered as a recreational resource. That doesn't mean this clear desert stream has little to offer. It's an excellent place to fish for a number of species including trout, which the Arizona Game and Fish Department has begun stocking on a put…

Location:  Take the Hirschdale exit off Interstate 80 and head north to Boca Reservoir.  The first point of entry is 2 miles north of the freeway.  This takes you to roads on Boca Ridge, ending up on Verdi Peak Road.  The second entry is 3 miles north of the freeway at Boca Springs Road.  Turn right at Boca Springs Road, and then right again before the campground at Forest Road 72 to Verdi…

This trailhead provides access for Verdun Trail.

Verlot Campground is much sunnier than its camping neighbor Turlo. The tree canopy is more open allowing more sunlight to hit the ground. Although just off the Mountain Loop Highway, Verlot is a relatively quiet camp, and its close proximity to the South Fork Stillaguamish River allows easy fishing access.

Vermillion Campground is located on the northwest shore of Edison Lake, in a shady stand of Ponderosa pine. Most sites provide lake views. The campground is ideal for tents, as well as small RVs. Each campsite has a picnic table, campfire ring and bear-proof food storage locker, all set off a bit from the parking spur. Some sites are sloped and not suitable for tent camping. Vault toilets are provided. A water…

Vermillion View Observation Site

Vernon Reservoir winter recreation area.$10 Per Multi-Day$20 Per Week$60 Per Season/Year

Open setting with no modified facilities. Lake fishing is the main recreational activity for this area. There is no water available at this campground

The Vernon Unit of the Calcasieu Ranger District offers outdoor enthusiasts a great variety of recreation opportunities!  Visitors to this district unit can enjoy the recreation serenity of a longleaf pine ecosystem and the historic pasts of Fullerton Lake Recreation Complex and Little Cypress Recreation Complex.  With numerous scenic areas, bogs and special interest areas, the Vernon Unit has a very…

 This trail earned its descriptive name from the fact that it climbs 1,400 feet in a distance of a little over one half mile. This heart thumping climb leads from upper Madera Canyon to the vicinity of Agua Caliente Saddle, where that trail branches off toward Josephine Saddle and a number of other trails that crisscross the upper slopes…

Along the east side of Meadowlark Lake.

The Veterans Peak Trailhead is part of the Sturgis trail system and located near Veterans Peak, at the intersection of FSRs 139.1 and 139.1A. 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…

The Veterans Point Fishing Pier is fully accessible. A paved trail leads from the parking area to the pier.

The Veterans Point Picnic Area has four picnic sites located along a paved trail. Accessible restroom facilities are available. An accessible fishing pier is located farther down the trail.

Use and Enjoyment for All Visitors Veteran’s Point Trail is a half-mile trail designed to be accessible for everyone. It was constructed through the cooperative efforts of Rapid City Chapter #3 of the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) and the Black Hills National Forest. The trail has an asphalt surface, handrails, and fishing access depending on the water levels of Pactola Lake. Restroom facilities are…

Open to foot-traffic only.

The Vick Shooting Range is a popular shooting range in the Talladega National Forest - Oakmulgee District. Hunters and target shooters can enjoy covered shooting pavilions and vault toilets. The range is open daylight to dusk year round. NEW! Scan & Go Activity Pass

Vicksburg was founded in 1867 after prospectors from Leadville camping out in the Clear Creek Canyon lost their burros. The burros had wandered down the creek and when the miners found their pack animals, they discovered gold in the creek bed as well. In its heyday, Vicksburg had a post office, school, blacksmith, two hotels, two billiard halls, several saloons, a general store, an assay office, and a livery stable…

The Victoria Lake trail is 3.4 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 727.1 and ends at Forest Trail 727. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding, hiking, and backpacking.

The Victoria Trail System is about 10 miles southwest of Rapid City off Sheridan Lake Road.  It holds roughly 28 miles of trail, most of which is designed for motorcycles.  The southern portion of these trails are open year round, while the northern portion is open May 15 - December 15.

On State Route 504, at milepost 37, Elk Rock Viewpoint marks the western entrance to Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. View the volcano and crater, and the once desolate blast zone, now green with returning vegetation. Below, see the gray, debris-avalanche deposit from the 1980 eruption which still fills the Toutle River Valley. On clear days, glimpse the snow-covered peak of Mount Adams in the distance.…

The Vigilante cabins were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1920s and were first used as a guard station. The middle house, which is the largest, is available by reservation public use. The remaining outbuildings are still used by Forest Service personnel throughout the year. The cabin lies a short walking distance away from the upper Ruby River.

Vigilante Campground is located approximately 24 miles northeast of Helena in the Big Belt Mountains.  To access the campground travel northeast of Helena on Highway #280, across the Missouri River to the small community of York.  At York continue driving straight on Road #4 to the campground. This 7 acre campground provides access to the Hanging Valley National Recreation Trail and the scenic Trout…