The Walla Walla Forest Camp is one of several small campgrounds located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. Tucked alongside the river in a cool fir and pine tree forest, the campground is popular during the summer for local and regional campers visiting the Lostine Canyon and…

The Walla Walla Ranger District stretches from Dayton, WA, to the north to I-84 and Meacham, OR, to the south, Elgin, OR, and the Grande Ronde River to the east and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation to the west. It includes land in five counties and two states with a broad diversity of natural resources and an equally broad diversity of users.

12 campsites on Wallace Lake with picnic tables and fire rings. Within the campground are vault toilets and drinking water. Fishing in the lake. Primitive boat launch can be used for non-motorized canoes or rowboats on the lake. The drive on Salmon River Mountain Road offers fantastic views of the Salmon River Range and of deep pine forests.

This trailhead provides access to Chief Joseph Mountain Trail (#1803), east Fork Wallowa Trail (#1804) and the West Fork Wallowa Trail (#1820) which provide access to Eagle Cap Wilderness. Due to a bridge washout and high water levels in BC Creek, access to the Chief Joseph Trail will most likely be from the southwest corner…

Wallowa Mountain Tramway Observation Site

The Wallowa Mountains/Eagle Cap Area is located in the center of the Wallowa Mountains west of Enterprise, east of LaGrande, Oregon, and north of Halfway, Oregon.  This area includes developed recreation sites and trails for the Eagle Cap Wilderness, the Pine area of the Whitman Ranger District and the east side of the La Grande Ranger District. Popular recreation areas include the Eagle Cap…

The river corridor between Minam, Oregon, and Heller Bar, Washington includes the lower 10 miles of the Wallowa River and the lower 81 miles of the Grande Ronde river. Public lands in the river corridor are managed by the Umatilla National Forest, Bureau of Land Management, and the States of Oregon and Washington.The “upper river” between Minam and Troy consists of dense evergreen forests and grasslands within a…

Trail Description: Wally’s Rest begins off of Willy Nilly Tractor #707 and ends at a viewpoint. It is a short out and back hiking trail that leads to a nice viewpoint of Willow Creek Canyon.  General Spence Basin Trails System Description: Completed in 2018 as part of the Greater Prescott Trails Plan, this…

  Walnut Creek was established by Prescott National Forest (PNF) to serve as a District Ranger Station in 1909. The District Ranger Residence(1934) and barn (1936) are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Since that time Walnut Creek Ranger Station has also functioned as a work center and station for fire operations…

This small, primitive campground is well suited for tent camping but also accommodates small recreation vehicles. It has shaded sites clustered around a grassy opening surrounded by forest. Flat Top Mountain Trail System, the Appalachian Trail, Dismal Creek (a stocked trout stream), and the Falls of Dismal are close by.

This campground is along Rucker Creek. The area is an excellent place to take photographs, do a little birdwatching, or relax. It was formally known as Camp Rucker Group Site. Further up the canyon is Rucker Lake. Rucker Lake silted in after the Rattlesnake Fire in 1992 and is now a dry lake bed slowly being reclaimed by riparian vegetation.

This small, shaded picnic area is offers an alternative picnic area for those who want to get away from the summer heat.

The Walnut Meadows Loop is part of the Campbell Mesa Trail System. The various loops offer a wide variety of seasonal wildflowers, many examples of local birdlife, and frequent wildlife sightings. Visitors enjoy forested glades, broad interior meadows, and scenic views of Mt. Elden, Anderson Mesa and…

The Walrod Gulch Trail #412 begins at the end of Forest Service Road 740.2C, Walrod Gulch Road, and ends at an intersection with the Doubletop Walrod Spur Trail 405.2A. This trail travels across the southern facing sloop in the Cement Creek Valley and is known for the season’s first wildflowers. The trail begins a steep climb out of Walrod Gulch, turn north and continue climbing through a draw following a small…

The Walrod Gulch Cutoff Trail #418 begins on Forest Service Road 740.2C and ends at an intersection with the Farris Creek Trail #409. This trail gradually climbs as it parallels the Cement Creek drainage. It can be steep in places but the tread is mostly smooth. There are some beautiful view and spectacular wildflowers. Geo-Ref Trail Map…

Spend the day canoeing on the clean waters of the highly regarded Cowpasture River. This access point travels past the National Champion Yellow Buckeye, whose diameter is nearly 25 feet!

This lake is a blue sparkling jewel hidden within mostly old growth ponderosa pine forest. A small dam impounds spring-fed water that seeps from surrounding sloped meadows. Quaking aspen and tall willows add habitat diversity to make this place especially attractive to wildlife and humans alike. A dirt trail, not suitable for wheel-chair visitors,…

Walton Lake Campground may be the best known location on the Ochoco National Forest due to the serene setting among old growth ponderosa pine and mountain meadows.  Visitors can choose to spend their vacation fishing on the shore of Walton Lake, or swimming and paddling in the water.  There are also many trails nearby for those who would like to explore on foot or bicycle, such as…

Walton Lake Campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, amenities, and a serene setting.  There are 2 large group campsites at this facility that can accommodate 15-35 campers and 4 to 6 vehicles each.  Both campsites come equipped with 3 picnic tables and 1 combination fire…

This trailhead gives easy access to the short and partially ADA-accessible Walton Lake Trail (#809) which makes a complete loop around the lake. View a map of the Walton Lake Campground and hiking trail

Winter cross country ski trail parking on Rabbit Ears Pass in the Steamboat Springs Area.  It is managed by the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District.

Walton Lake Sno-Park is located off of Forest Service Road 22 and provides access to a variety of winter activities.   There are two parking areas; the lower provides immediate access to the network of cross-country ski trails, and the larger upper area that provides immediate access to the warming hut and restroom.     The greatest concentration of snowmobile trails on the Ochoco National Forest can…

The Walton Tract Canoe Access Point is located on a former dairy farm along the Cowpasture River.  In addition to canoeing, there are opportunities for fishing and hiking.  Follow the hiking signs for access to the Beards Mountain Trail which can be reached by crossing a swinging bridge.

Wambaw Swamp Wilderness (4,815 acres) is thick with wild orchids, pickerel weed, sedges, lizard’s tail and ferns and is challenging to explore. There are no trails in the wilderness so those hardy enough to take on a slow-paced slog generally rely on orienteering skills to navigate. The wilderness is comprised of bottomland hardwood forest and is edged with small pine stands. While it offers little dry land,…

Provides access into Great Gulf Wilderness area. 

The Wanaki Campground, located at 16089 Norway Beach SW Cass Lake, MN, is part of the Norway Beach Recreation Area. Located right on the waters of Cass Lake, this campground offers interpretive trails, sandy beaches, a paved biking trail, boat ramps, a reservable picnic shelter and the Norway Beach Visitor Center. It is all nestled among red and white pines. There are showers. There is NO dump station in the Norway…

Providing a 17-mile loop for motorcyclists and ATV riders through the southeastern corner of the Ocala National Forest, the Wandering Wiregrass OHV Trail meanders through hilly longleaf pine habitat south of Alexander Springs. Access the trail via CR 445 between Altoona and Astor.

This Cabinet Mountains Wilderness trail leads to Wanless Lake Basin. From the wilderness boundary, the trail drops down into the basin passing Upper Wanless Lakes #1, 2, 3, and 4 and ending at Wanless Lake. Spectacular views of mountain peaks can be seen from many locations along the trail. Dispersed campsites can be found at Upper Wanless Lakes #1 and #3 and at Wanless Lake. Be advised stock use is not allowed past…

A great meeting area for the north end of the Buffalo Gap Trail. The switchbacks located on the Maah Daah Hey Trail offer a sweeping vista of the region, including a scenic view of many large buttes.