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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 17101 - 17130 of 17629

Whoop Um Up Campground (Equestrian)

The Whoop-um-up Equestrian Campground is located 56 miles northeast of Boise, Idaho, along State Highway 21, under a scenic pine forested canopy. There are six campsites complete with feed boxes, hitching posts and water for stock. Wildlife and summer wildflowers are abundant. The historic town of Idaho City is just 11 miles south. The Crooked River runs near the site, offering rainbow trout fishing. Natural…

Whoop Um Up Park N' Ski

The Idaho City RD hosts an area 18 miles north of Idaho City off Highway 21 that cross-country skiers and snowshoers will enjoy.  It has groomed beginner to intermediate trails and distances of up to 6 miles.  Be aware that the parking area is shared with snowmobiles, so you may encounter snow machines as you gear up for our adventure. the trails can be a bit rugged with a few steep and…

Whoop Um Up Trailhead

The Whoop Um Up Trailhead includes a restroom and information kiosk. Fees are charged by the State in the winter, however the Forest Service operates it for free in summer. Located near Whoop Um Up Equestrian Campground and Edna Creek Campground.

Whoopie Cat Lake

Relax and enjoy the seclusion of this picturesque lake.

Whychus Creek Scenic Overlook Trailhead

The Whychus Creek Scenic Overlook sits perched atop cliffs overlooking Whychus Creek. Reached via a 1-mile accessible trail, the overlook offers expansive views of the Whychus Creek Wild and Scenic River area, as well as, the Three Sisters' peaks. Visitors have two options to reach the overlook. The easier out-and-back South Trail winds through the forest before reaching the overlook. A more difficult North Trail…

Wickham Gulch Campground

A small campground with only two sites, and day use picnic area, located on the Long Pines Unit, Sioux Ranger District in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Located 6 miles northwest of Camp Crook, SD. Located near Capitol Rock National Natural Landmark.

Wickiup Campground

Located near the Triple Ridge area surrounded by The Jones, Huckleberry, and Hogback ridges; Wickiup Campground offers great hiking opportunities (within five miles), hunting, and views. Cold water springs are available 100 yards below the campground and fishing can be found at Ranger Creek (within 5 miles).

Wickiup Campground

Wickiup Campground sets off of Forest Road 15 tucked amongst trees, next to Canyon Creek, the perfect place to relax in the shade during the summer months and listen to the creek flow past.  This is a beautiful campground that offers opportunities for picnicking and stream fishing.  The campground is a good starting point for hiking, viewing wildlife and hunting during the summer and fall…

Wickiup Plains Trailhead

This trailhead is primarily used by equestrians and provides access to Wickiup Plains Trail. The trailhead has a hitching post, a toilet and provides access to the Three Sisters Wilderness. This trailhead is in the same location as …

Wickiup Reservoir

This is one of central Oregon's best wildlife viewing sites because it attracts such a variety of nesting and/or migrating birds. The relatively shallow reservoir was dammed to store irrigation water that is managed by the North Unit Irrigation District. The water level often lowers dramatically by October. The easiest access for shoreline…

Wicky Shelter

This site is a small site with a lean-to shelter and a fire ring. This is located in an attractive wooded area on the south flank of Mt. Adams. It is popular for winter recreation. A trail that is part of the Gotchen Creek Trail complex used for equestrian use, mountain bikes, and hiking runs near the shelter. RV's may park in front of the shelter. There are no actual campsites here, but there are places for tent…

Widewaters Campground

You will find at Widewaters Campground the opportunity to pursue whatever activities you desire whether it be canoeing, fishing, hiking, or just camping in a peaceful, quiet environment. Link to Campground Map

Wiggins Hunt Camp

Located on the southwestern side of the Osceola National Forest, Wiggins Hunt Camp is a nice flat area to pitch your tent and get back to nature under the pines. Off-season, it provides access for walking or off-highway vehicle riding on the surrounding forest road network. Hunting General gun season runs from mid-November to early January. During that time all camping is restricted to designated hunt camps and…

Wigwam Trailhead

Wigwam Trail provides access to Lost Creek Wilderness and to Wigwam Park where the trail continues beyond the South Park Ranger District boundary. This moderate trail is a total of 11 miles and intersects with Brookside-McCurdy, Rolling Creek and Goose Creek Trails enabling hikers to form their own loops.

Wilburton Pond Fishing Site

Located east of County Road 16 on FS Road 700, this man-made pond is stocked with fish by the Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks. Please refer to Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks for further information regarding licensing, size limit and etc.

Wilcox Trailhead

This Trailhead has 1 toilet facility, unloading ramp, 3 hitch rails, 3 picnic tables, 3 fire rings. The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail can be accessed from this trailhead. Travel East on the Wilcox Mountain Road #100 enroute to the Bonaparte area trails or travel West out of the Trailhead enroute to Whistler Canyon and beyond. 

Wild Azalea Seep Area

The Wild Azalea Seep Area is comprised of approximately 60 acres of land. It is a very well-developed and little disturbed bayhead swamp or acid seep forest that begins near the head of the Wild Azalea National Recreation Trail at the origin of a creek branch in sandy longleaf pine hills, and continues at least to where the flow enters Lemotte Creek. The swamp averages about 50 yards wide along the ill-defined flow…

Wild Boar Boat Launch and Trailhead

Wild Boar Hollow Boat Launch is a single-lane concrete launch with a boat dock. If you are using a motorized watercraft it may be preferable to launch from Wild Boar Hollow. The trailhead for the Council Bluff trail is located in the boat launch directly off the parking area.

Wild Cow Park #2244

The Wild Cow Park trail is 3.1 miles long. It connects the Big Ridge Trail (#1820) and East Marvine Trail (#1822).  East Marvine Trail begins from Marvine Campground near the corrals. It crosses East Marvine Creek and follows it for 0.5 mile to the…

Wild Fire Interpretive Site

Wildfire Interpretive Site sits along the Bighorn Scenic Byway.  Stop and see the spectacular valley views. Wildfire: The burned area on the hillside behind you is the result of a wildfire caused by the careless use of fireworks in the summer of 1984. The Forest Service has chosen not to replant trees as the open area crated by the fires is excellent wildlife habitat.

Wild Goose Campground

Situated along the middle fork of the Clearwater River at milepost 98 on scenic Highway 12, Wild Goose Campground offers a superb location to feel the sand between your toes while deciding on which river adventure you want to enjoy. Tubing, swimming and whitewater kayaking are just a few of the water sports you and your family can choose from, and guided trips and equipment rental are available in the nearby towns…

Wild Horse Equestrian Campground

This campground offers eight single-family campsites and three double campsites that are available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are accessible and only campers with horses are allowed to use this campground. Campground accesses the Santa Ana River Trail and numerous trails in the San Gorgonio Wilderness Area. Facilities include 30 each 12' x 12' single-horse corrals, 2 flush toilets, water hydrants, 2 showers…

Wild Mare Campground

Tucked among shore pine, Douglas fir and huckleberry, Wild Mare is part of the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area. The 12-site campground is located along the central Oregon coast, 22 miles south of the town of Reedsport, and 2 miles north of Coos Bay. The campground is equipped with drinking water, vault toilets, a picnic area, trash bins and recycling receptacles. Horses are welcome in the 12 corrals…

Wild Mare Day Use

Wild Mare Day Use is located in the Wild Mare Campground and provides access to the Wild Mare Horse Trail

Wild Plum Campground

Wild Plum Campground is located 1 mile east of Sierra City on Haypress Creek off the Wild Plum Road. There are 47 campsite, piped water, vault toilets, and it is near the Kentucky Mine and Sierra County Historical Park. The lower loop campground sites are located next to Haypress Creek. This is a quiet campground. Sites are better suited for tents or smaller campers/sleeper vans.

Wild Plum PCT Trailhead

This tralhead gives you access to the Wild Plum PCT Access Trail, which is 1.7 miles long and takes you to the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking

Wild River / Basin Trailhead

The Wild River and Basin Trails can be used to access the vast and scenic Wild River Wilderness and surrounding mountain ranges. There is a vault toilet at the trailhead. Both the Wild River Road and Route 113 are gated closed in the winter.

Wild River Campground

Wild River Campground will be closed for the season due to storm damage. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreation opportunities around the campground, including fishing in the Wild River, strolling along the easy grade of the Wild River Trail, or exploring the rugged Wild River Wilderness.

Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway

A Wild and Scenic river, lush cranberry bogs, towering basalt sea stacks and vast ocean views await riders on the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway. Designated in 2015, this Scenic Bikeway is one of the most incredible ways to experience the rugged beauty of the scenic Oregon coastline and the lush inland forests! The 60-mile ride…

Wild Rivers Ranger District

Wild Rivers Ranger District has offices in two locations, one in Grants Pass and one in Cave Junction. 2164 N.E. Spalding Avenue Grants Pass, OR 97526 Telephone: (541) 471-6500TTY: (866) 510 6861 26568 Redwood Highway Cave Junction, OR 97523 Telephone: (541) 592-4000TTY: (541) 592-4011