Wilderness Gateway Campground is one of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest’s premier campgrounds. Located at milepost 122.5 along the Northwest Passage Scenic Byway (US Highway 12), the campground offers 91 sites consisting of RV and tent camping, group camping, stock camping and facilities. The recreation area boasts its very own bird-watching trail, large trailhead parking for access into the Selway-…

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest contains over 340,000 acres of federally-protected Wilderness areas. Several pristine mountain lakes exist nestled high in the Sky Lakes, Red Buttes, and Kalmiopsis Wilderness areas. Most of these lakes are relatively small and unproductive, however they offer spectacular scenery, the opportunity for…

The name of this trail certainly does catch the attention of anyone scanning a trail map or thumbing through a guide book. The  Wilderness of Rocks is extremely popular and with good reason. Picturesque rock formations and a diversity of settings that range from sub-alpine to high desert to riparian zone attract so many people that this…

The Hiawatha National Forest is home to six designated Wilderness areas:  Big Island Lake, Delirium,…

The district is located in the heart of the Gila National Forest and covers an area of 686,171 acres. The majority of the district is designated as wilderness and comprises the Gila and Aldo Leopold Wilderness areas. The wilderness features steep mountains, rough deep canyons, flat mesas, large river channels and flood plains. Higher elevations consist of a mixture of pine spruce and other mixed conifers, while…

The 3,078 acre Glacier View Wilderness is located on the west boundary of Mt. Rainer National Park. This area was added to the Wilderness system in 1984 to protect and preserve the scenic, alpine environments adjacent to the Park.  The annual snowfall can exceed 25 feet, and the snowmelt drains into the South Puyallup River, filling nine small alpine lakes in a meadowed…

The 108,023 acre Goat Rocks Wilderness is a part of the volcanic Cascade Mountain Range in southwestern Washington located between Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams. The Goat Rocks are remnants of a large volcano, extinct for some two million years.  A portion of Goat Rocks Wilderness is within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Glaciation and erosion have…

The 20,784 acre Indian Heaven Wilderness is a forested high plateau, dominated by fir (Pacific silver, noble, subalpine), with numerous open meadows and more than 150 lakes. Many of the lakes are stocked with rainbow and brook trout.  Lava once flowed from the numerous volcanic cones that rise above the plateau which reach their highest point on Lemei Rock (5,927'), where a broad crater now…

Mt. Adams Wilderness envelops an ecologically complex landscape along the west slope of Mt. Adams and its summit. The 47,122 acres that comprise the wilderness area are a blend of dry east-side and moist west-side ecosystems, allowing diverse types of vegetation and wildlife to flourish. Several areas along the flanks of Mt. Adams have burned in wildfires over the last several decades, providing sharp contrast with…

The 15,720 acre Tatoosh Wilderness shares a portion of Mount Rainier National Park's southern boundary. The long rugged Tatoosh Ridge runs north-south out of the park to cross the Wilderness near the middle. The top of Tatoosh Ridge (6,310 feet) provides views in all directions and is the former site of a fire lookout built in 1932. About 25 feet of…

The 5,963 acre Trapper Creek Wilderness protects nearly all of the Trapper Creek drainage and provides critical anadromous fish habitat in the Wind River watershed.  Streams and waterfalls are plentiful among the steep forested canyons at lower elevations. The old-growth Douglas-fir forests that comprise the heart of this Wilderness provide habitat for a variety of wildlife such as spotted owls, pileated…

The William O. Douglas Wilderness was designated in 1984 and encompasses 168,956 acres, most of which is a part of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. This Wilderness is named for the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas who was noted for his concern for civil rights and environmental protection issues during his career. Douglas made his…

The Wildhorse campground has 13 sites in a heavily wooded setting.   There are two handpumps that provide water in the summer months, and two accessible vault toilets. Nearby areas of interest include Boulder Creek Lake, Waterfall Trail, and the head of Wildhorse canyon.

Six campsites on Wildhorse Lake, in a lovely riparian meadow. A trail from the campground leads into the Wilderness, into Tenmile Meadows. Another trailhead is south of the campground and leads deep into the Wilderness, all the way to Sugarloaf Butte. 

This area includes the Wildhorse Developed campground and numerous trails in the vicinity of Wildhorse Guard Station.

Generally open May to November as weather and conditions allow. Adjacent to the Owyhee (Oh-WHY-HEE) River, a trout stream lined with willows and native brushes. Fishing for trout in river is available. Wildhorse Crossing is located in the Owyhee Canyon on the Mountain City Highway north of Wildhorse Reservoir (fishing!) and is right along the Owyhee River (fishing!) and lots of good opportunities for OHV…

This site offers solitude with scenic views of the mountainous areas of the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest, including glorious starry nights and high mountain breezes during the hot days of summer. Facilities 3 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits No campground host No drinking water Pit toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Sierra Valley, east of Portola is one of the better known birding locations on the Sierraville Ranger District.  The best birding is during the spring and fall, but interesting species can be found generally any time of year.  For a loop tour, travel on Highway 70 to the Nirvino Airport east of the community of Beckwourth.  At the east end of the runway, turn south on County Road A-24.The road crosses…

The Wildlife Viewing South Fork Salmon - Fish Viewing area is a unique way to view wildlife.  It is a boardwalk, approximately 8 feet wide by 50 feet long, that goes over a marshy area to view salmon spawning habitat.  There is a wide spot in the road nearby for parking. It is most often used during spawning season in late August and September.

NO POTABLE WATER.

Trail difficulty: Trail segment is rated as easy.

  Cal Trans continues to perform highway-widening work on SR-74 Ortega Highway with periodic nightly closures.  For more information, please click the Cal Trans link below. https://sr-74-ortega-highway-widening.constantcontactsites.com/ Wildomar OHV Staging Area   Distance 8 miles of trails Pets Allowed Yes…

Great for OHV area, Adventure Pass is required.

This small rustic campground is located east of the 2,035-acre Ochoco Divide Research and Natural Area. It is forested with ponderosa pine, western larch, Douglas-fir, and grand fir. It has easy access from Highway 26, and is seldom crowded so it makes for a quiet and peaceful getaway. Firefighters were able to protect this campground from the 2014 Bailey Butte wildfire.

Wildwood Campground is located in the western most reaches of the National Forest, and serves as a quiet retreat for those seeking a rustic camping experience. It has 26 campsites. A Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) picnic pavilion is directly across the road. Drive West on Route 112 for excellent views of Mount Moosilauke and frequent moose sightings.

​Wildwood Picnic Area is a Civilian Conservation Corps(CCC)-built site featuring pedestal-mounted grills, picnic tables, a vault toilet, and a beautiful pavilion shelter.

Amenities: Picnic sites- picnic tables, BBQ pedestal grills (--usable only when fire restrictions allow), vault toilets, trash receptacles. No piped water available. Seasonal stream water (treat before using). However, water flow may be low or non-existent due to reduced rainfall. Please bring enough water for cooking, cleaning, drinking and extinguishing your BBQ grill fire (when fires/grilling are allowed).

Situated in an old growth forest setting, with giant Douglas fir, this campground is quite popular with youth groups and organizations. The South Fork Stillaguamish River lies a short distance from the campground.

This rustic campground in the Maury Mountains surrounds Wiley Creek, which is a shallow, narrow body of water ending at the small meadow within the perimeter of the camp.  It is not uncommon to see horseback riders stopping for a noon break from a local outfitter guide service.

Located along FR 86