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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 1681 - 1710 of 17630

Blueberry Mt S Trailhead

The trail begins as gravel road but narrows and climbs to a short spur path to the summit at 2.8 miles with good views before descending to Long Pond road and the trail terminus at 4.5 miles.

Blueberry Patch Campground

Blueberry Patch Campground is a small, semi-primitive campground located along Picnic Area Road (County Route 2), next to the large blueberry patch it received its name from. This is a popular spot to gather berries when they are in season. The berry patch features the high bush as well as low bush blueberries.  There are nine campsites available. Each has a fire pit, a tent pad, a picnic table, and parking for…

Bluebill Campground

Bluebill Campground is located on the south side of Horsfall Road. Surrounded by shore pine, huckleberry and wax myrtle, the 19-site campground is equipped with drinking water, vault toilets, campfire pits and dumpsters. A campground host is available to answer campers' questions. Areas to the south of Horsfall Road are designated for hiking and horsback riding. Bluebill Lake offers fishing opportunities and…

Bluebird Pond

Bluebird Pond covers approximately three acres and provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish. Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity guide.

Bluebird Trailhead

Bluebird Trailhead is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Custer, SD and it provides access to the Martin ATV Trail system, which is comprised of 52 miles of scenic loop trails open to vehicles 62” or less in width. A trail permit is required to use these trails. A bulletin board is on site with information and maps…

Bluebunch / Bear Valley Trailhead

The Bluebunch / Bear Valley Trailhead includes visitor information, registration box, loading/unloading ramp for animals and hitching rack.  Adjacent to Fir Creek Campground. Serves Bluebunch trail (#214), which is located in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.

Bluegrass Trailhead

This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground. The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of…

Bluejay Creek Trailhead

The Bluejay Trailhead is located at the south end of Fontenelle Creek. This trailhead, provides access to the Bluejay – Indian Mountain Trail, #016, as well as the South Fontenelle Trail, #003. There are beautiful views from these trails as users explore the Absorka Ridge on the south end of the Kemmerer Ranger District.

Bluewater Lookout

Located on the Sacramento Ranger District, the Bluewater Lookout may be the oldest lookout on the Lincoln National Forest.  Forest Service records state that this lookout tower was built in 1917 for the United States Weather Bureau and sold to the U.S. Forest Service for erection on this site in 1937.  It is also unclear whether the 7’ X 7’ cab is and International Derrick type or an Aermotor MC-40.…

Bluewood Ski Area

Perched high atop the Blue Mountains in southeast Washington, Ski Bluewood occupies the second-highest base elevation in the state (4,450 feet). The Blue Mountains rise out of a high-desert region, which provides clear skies and cold, smoke powder which brings an average annual snowfall of over 300 inches.  Ski Bluewood is known for having some of the best snow in the state as well as memorable tree…

Bluff Creek River Access

This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the confluence of Bluff Creek and the Klamath River. A very popular spot for Salmon and Steelhead anglers. Trail length is 0.2 miles.

Bluff Lake

Species present: Brook Trout Seasons: Open all year. Bag limit: 5 per day, 10 in possession. Date of usual ice out: June (6,300' elevation) Access road: This lake is located in Section 9, T40N, R6W. Access is via the Parks Creek Road (Road 17) from the Stewart Springs Road. About 13 miles up Road 17, take road 40N98 to the right. After about 1 mile, turn left on road 40N98A. At the end of the road at the meadow, a…

Bluff Mesa Group Campground

This Group Campground is located on the south side of Big Bear Lake. It will accommodate up to 40 people with 8 vehicles. Vehicle access is via Forest Service Road 2N10. Amenities include 5 picnic tables, 1 double pedestal grill, 1 group fire ring and vault toilets.

Bluffs Fishing Site

The Bluffs Fishing Site offers parking and access to the Lower Jemez River. Located on the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway (NM HWY 4), approximately five miles south of Jemez Springs. Uses: Fishing. Facilities: Paved parking and fishing access. Special Instructions: Clean fish away from river and parking area.

Bly Ranger District

Bly, OR is in southeastern Klamath County in Oregon along Oregon Route 140. Fremont National Forest surrounds most of the area. Gearhart Mountain Wilderness is approximately 10 miles northeast of the town.     Office Address & ContactHighway 140P.O. Box 25Bly, OR 97622 Phone (541) 353 2427TDD (541) 947…

Blythe

This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

Board Gate Saddle #79 Trailhead

Trailhead for access to the Black Range Crest Trail #79.

Boardman Creek Group Campground

Boardman Creek Campground is RV friendly and great for medium sized group gatherings.  The campground is long and narrow, situated between the Mt. Loop Scenic Byway and the Stillaguamish river. There is a moderate amount of traffic noise but the south fork Stillaguamish River helps mask it. The camping experience feels remote at the walk-in sites closest to the river.  Boardman Creek has two campsites…

Boardman Lake

This easily accessible mid-elevation lake is nestled in a very picturesque alpine setting. The short easy trail hike into the lake (through an old-growth forest stand) allows for packing in a small inflatable raft. This is probably the best way to fish this lake. Due to the easy access and closeness to the major metro areas located…

Boardstand /Military Road

The Old Military Trail starts along Holson Valley Road and connects with the Ouachita National Recreation Trail on the south side of Winding Stair Mountain. These two trails, along with Boardstand Trail, can be combined to form a looped hike of about 23 miles. The trails travel through the western end of Holson Valley and the Indian Nations Scenic and Wildlife Area.

Boardwalk Trailhead

Begins at South Fork Campground and connects to Darling Creek Trail.

Boat Gunnel Group Campground

Boat Gunnel Group Campground is located on Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. This campground features a bathhouse, picnic shelter and horseshoe pit. The camping area accommodates groups by reservation only at…

Boat Gunnel Group Picnic Area

Boat Gunnel Picnic Area is located near the shores of Cave Run Lake on the Cumberland District. Cave Run Lake is nestled among the beautiful mountains of eastern…

Boathouse Interpretive Site

The Boat House Interpretive Site is 31 miles east of Meeker on Rio Blanco County Road 8 at the Lost Creek Guard Station.

Boating Site: Goose Lake

Concrete boat ramp with a 10 vehicle parking lot. Fishing for stocked trout including rainbows and browns can be fair to excellent. Small brook trout and native cutthroat are also present. Try olive wooley-buggers, damsel imitations or spinners and spoons. Goose Lake falls under general zone regulations.

Boating Site: Mosquito Lakes

Mosquito Lake is a beautiful subalpine lake with good fishing in season. It is an ideal lake for canoeing  It has a paved parking area that holds 4 vehicles and a primitive boat ramp.

Bob Lake Campground

Bob Lake Campground, located in Houghton County, is 18 miles southeast of Ontonagon, MI, in the Ontonagon Ranger District. This campground features a single loop with 17 campsites which are spaced with natural vegetation for screening.  Many of the sites are situated near the lake. These drive-in sites can accommodate tents, trailers or motor homes. Each site offers a wooden picnic table, fire ring, lantern…

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

Together, the Great Bear, Bob Marshall, and Scapegoat Wildernesses form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. The Flathead National Forest manages the largest portion of this Wilderness Complex. This is the third largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 states. They are managed by three national forests - Flathead, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Lolo, and five ranger districts…

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

Together, the Great Bear Wilderness, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Scapegoat Wilderness form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. This is the third largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 states. They are managed by three national forests - Flathead, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Lolo, and five…