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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 17311 - 17340 of 17630

Wind River Bridge

Southern access to the Gospel-Hump Wilderness and Idaho Centennial Trail #88. Trailhead for horses and pack animals.

Wind River Historic District

The Wind River Administrative Site Historic District Is located In the Wind River Valley, in Skamania County, Washington, near the southern end of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It is situated on the southern banks of Trout Creek, a major tributary of the Wind River. Established as an administrative site for Forest Service use in 1906, the historic landscape covers 65 acres and contains representative…

Wind River Lake Picnic Site

The Wind River Lake Picnic Site has a vault toilet, four picnic tables, and pull-through parking. Activities nearby include fishing, hiking, and photographing scenery and wildlife. 

Windfall Harbor Shelter

12' x 10' 3-sided CCC Adirondack-style shelter with dirt floor

Windfall Lake Cabin

This 14x16-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six people with two single and two double bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, broom, a propane furnace, wood stove, axe and splitting maul. Propane is provided for the furnace. The cabin is accessible, with an elevated boardwalk connecting the dock, cabin and outhouse. A picnic table sits on the front deck and a campfire ring is outside as well. Water, firewood…

Windfall Lake Trailhead (winter) Trailhead

Windfall Lake Trailhead (winter) Trailhead

Winding Stair Campground

Visitors enjoy the peaceful setting of this campground located within three miles of several trail systems, including Horsethief and Billy Creek Trails.  The Mountain-top Trail has a one-mile loop and a two-mile loop adjacent to the campground.  The 192-mile Ouachita National Recreation Trail passes the campground as it extends from Talimena State Park in Oklahoma to Pinnacle Mountain State Park in…

Winding Stair Mountain National Recreation Area

The 26,445-acre National Recreation Area encompasses Talimena Scenic Drive in Oklahoma, Talimena Drive Visitor Information Station, Old Military Road, Horsethief Springs, Winding Stair Campground, Cedar Lake Campground, Cedar Lake Equestrian Camp and Pipe Springs.

Windom Corner Pond

Covering approximately four acres, Windom Corner Pond is one of several small ponds on the Francis Marion National Forest that provides good fishing for bass, bream and catfish. Click here for a printable Francis Marion fishing opportunity guide.

Window Rock Cabin

A recreation rental cabin on the Bozeman District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Window Rock Cabin was built in 1940 and now offers a year-round retreat for outdoor enthusiasts. It is ideally located in one of Gallatin National Forest's most popular recreation areas.

Windy Bay Fishing Site

Windy Bay Fishing Site is located on Cave Run Lake, on the Cumberland District. Cave Run Lake is nestled among the beautiful mountains of…

Windy Bridge Picnic Site

Windy Bridge picnic site is located 12 miles north of Pecos on NM 63. Facilities:  6 units, 8 tables and 7 rock grills, vaulted toilet and 12 parking spaces.  

Windy Camp Campground

This remote campground offers two tent-only sites, picnic tables, fire rings and one toilet. Trailers not advised. Lake Chelan Boat-in and Drive-to Campground Guide and Map

Windy Gap Trailhead

Distance: 2.3 miles. It begins about 1/4-mile up Crystal Lake Campground Road. The gate is locked at the Visitors Center. Trailhead for hiking. Picnic tables. Vault toilets. No drinking water. 

Windy Group Campground

On Crescent Lake, this group site offers opportunities for waterskiing, sailing, windsurfing, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing.

Windy Hill Boating Site

Windy Hill Boating Site is located on a peninsula jutting into Roosevelt Lake, central Arizona’s largest lake. This boating site also has a large campground and other improvements.

Windy Hill Campground

Windy Hill Campground is located on central Arizona's largest lake and offers great water recreation opportunities to the public. Because of its close proximity to the Lake, Windy Hill allows fishing, non-motorized and motorized boating, along with hiking trails.  There are plenty of developed campsites available at Windy Hill, which allows for an easy, quick escape any time of the year for families…

Windy Park Camping Area

This is a dispersed camping area.

Windy Pass

Trailhead providing access to Windy Pass Trail (#82) and Golden Trout Lakes Trail (#83).  Several good day hike or backpacking loop options are available.  Hidden Lake Trailhead connecting with other trail systems is also nearby. Windy Pass Cabin, along Windy Pass Trail is a historic cabin for rental on recreation.gov. Unreachable by vehicle during winter months.

Windy Pass Cabin

A recreation rental cabin on the Bozeman District. Windy Pass Cabin was built in 1934. It provides a rustic mountain retreat with few amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their experience comfortable and enjoyable. The cabin is available from June 16th through October 14th each year. It is accessible via a 2.5-mile hike or horseback ride up the Windy Pass Trail with an…

Windy Pass Trailhead

Generally open May to October, as weather and conditions allow. Access/entry point to Alta Toquima Wilderness through Meadow Canyon.

Windy Peak #342

This difficult trail travels uphill for approximately 2.5 miles with a 3,000 foot elevation gain from the Windy Peak Trailhead/Long Swamp to the Pasayten Wilderness boundary. From here the trail continues through areas of burned lodgepole pine to “Two Bear Camp” which is where water is available. The trail travels through the…

Windy Peak Trailhead

This Trailhead is part of the Long Swamp Campground and parking is available outside of the campground footprint. The toilet facilities are in the campground. Bearproof garbage can, information sign board, and self-registration board are available. Northwest Forest Pass is required. Provides access to: Windy Peak Trail #342 within…

Windy Peak Trailhead/Long Swamp

This Trailhead is part of the old Long Swamp Campground Area. Bearproof garbage can, information sign board, and self-registration board are available. Northwest Forest Pass is required. The trail is usually snowed in until July. Access to this area generally opens by June. Provides access to: Windy Peak Trail #342 within 

Windy Point Bypass TH #1846

The Windy Point Bypass is a motorized trail located north of Glenwood Springs. The Bypass is 3 miles long, beginning and ending at intersections with Transfer Trail #602. As its name suggests, the Bypass provides an alternate route for visitors who wish to avoid following Transfer Trail around Windy Point. The Bypass is particularly useful…

Windy Point Campground

Closed for the season- Oct. 8th 2023  This campground is located along the Tieton River. Hiking is a popular activity that surrounds this 15 single family site campground. A few of the trails include Frost Mountain Lookout Trail, Keenan Meadows Trail and the Grey Rock Trail. The Tieton River offers whitewater paddling, great fishing and numerous water sports. Campground sits along the bank of the…

Windy Point Group Campground

Windy Point Group Campground is located on Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County between Keystone and Breckenridge, CO on Swan Mountain Road. The reservoir is encircled by Swan Mountain and the dramatic Gore and Tenmile mountain ranges. In addition to boating, there is a variety of activities including camping, fishing, picnicking, bicycling, and hiking. Water contact including swimming, water skiing and…