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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 17461 - 17490 of 17629

Woods Canyon Lake Area Boating Site

Fish Your National Forests -this site can be accessed by passenger carFish available include trout and panfishTypes of fishing available include: Shore, motorized boat, float tube, fly, spin, bait, and iceA Boat Launch is available at this site

Woods Canyon Lake Recreation Area

Woods Canyon Lake is a beautiful, canyon bound, deep lake, with plenty of trout fishing opportunities. At an elevation of 7,510 feet, Woods Canyon offers 55 surface acres, and a maximum depth of 40 feet. This lake is stocked regularly with catchable rainbow trout. A few, large brown trout remain in the lake from stockings years ago. Visitors to Woods Canyon Lake can enjoy a  picnic area (fee), restrooms, and a…

Woods Canyon Vista Observation Site

Located along the Mogollon Rim off Forest Road 300 this site offers spectacular views of the forested hills to the south.

Woods Ferry Recreation Area

Woods Ferry Recreation Area, in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Campers and day-users can choose from a variety of activities: picnicking, fishing, canoeing, or horseback riding. Its location on the Broad River makes fishing and boating easily accessible. Woods Ferry campground and day-use area are temporarily closed…

Woods Lake #406

The Woods Lake Trail #406 begins at the Woods Lake Trailhead near the Woods Lake Campground and ends at the Uncompahgre and San Juan National Forest boundary. The trail heads south and climbs through spruce and fir forest. After about 1 mile, it crosses into the Lizard Head Wilderness, where…

Woods Lake Campground - Norwood RD

Woods Lake Campground is situated next to Woods Lake in a dense aspen forest.  It has 3 loops with 41 campsites.  The main loop has a group site, 4 double sites, and pull-through sites.  The horse loop has 5 sites, 5 paddocks, 2 hay racks, watering troughs, pull-through sites and a large parking lot.  This parking area is ideal for horse trailers and serves as a…

Woods Lake Shoreline #426.1A

The Woods Lake Shoreline Trail #426.1A begins at an intersection with the Lone Cone Trail #426 and ends at an intersection with the Lone Cone Spur Trail #426.1B. This trail is mostly in aspen with a few spruce/fir mixed in. The trail travels through the Woods Lake State Wildlife Area and passes south of Woods Lake, providing access to the lake for fishing. 

Woodstock Hang Gliding Site

Experience the thrill of flying without an airplane! Feel your adrenaline and excitement build as you approach the launch site perched high on the western slope of the Massanutten Mountain. Launch from this challenging site and soar like an eagle while enjoying a bird’s eye view of the Shenandoah Valley.

Woodstock Tower Observation Site

Don’t miss the opportunity to take in the grand views from the Woodstock Tower! In 1935, the historical structure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps with the material provided by the Woodstock Chamber of Commerce. The tower offers views of the beautiful Seven Bends in the North Fork of the Shenandoah River.

Woodward Campground

Nestled amongst trees such as Engelmann spruce and other conifers, this popular campground has ample shade and a hiking trail, not to mention it is close to the beautiful North Fork Umatilla Wilderness and the numerous trails and wildlife viewing it has to offer.  Woodward Campground is situated on the edge of Langdon Lake, which is a private lake and therefore campers are unable to access it.  However,…

Woodward OHV Staging Area

Woodward is an undeveloped staging area with in facilities and located ¼ mile south of Montecito Sequoia Resort on the General’s Highway. In the summer this trailhead provides access to Woodward (FS 14S18) ,Starlight (14S14), and many other roads.  

Woodward Winter Trailhead

Woodward is an undeveloped staging area with no facilities and located 1/4 mile south of Montecito Sequoia Resort and General's Highway. The trailhead provides access to the groomed Big Meadows Road via the Forest Trail.  There are no facilities or services in this area other than Montecito Sequoia Resort. Review the winter OSV map for details. All snowmobiles are required to…

Woody Creek TH #1994

The trail climbs steeply in sections to the junction with the Spruce Creek Trail.Take the right fork up the hill. The Spruce Creek Trail is straight ahead. The trail continues to climb crossing the creek four times before reaching the ridge between the Woody Creek and Hunter Creek drainages. The trail follows the ridge, then descends to Deer Park. From here the trail winds to the junction with the Hunter Creek Trail…

Woody Gap Trailhead

Located right off the scenic highway 60 where the Appalachian Trail crosses in the Blue Ridge District, visitors will find this awe-inspiring sight-seeing spot. With panoramic views of the North Georgia Mountains, a restroom facility, access to the Appalachian Trail and multiple areas for picnicking, this location promises to be one you won't forget. Don't forget your camera!

Woody's Corral #160 Trailhead

Trailhead at Woody's Corral near the Gila Cliff Dwellings for Granny Mountain - Trail #160 and access to the Gila Wilderness.

Wooley Creek Path

This very short access to Wooley Creek near its mouth starts near the end of the stub of the Steinacher Creek Road, off an unpaved road loop at the ridgeline dividing the Salmon River and Wooley Creek watersheds. It is steep and has some narrow spots. Not suitable for stock. In good condition. (Updated July 2016.) Approximate length: 0.2 miles

Wooley Creek Trailhead

Administered by the Six Rivers National Forest, Wooley Creek has 4 small horse corrals but no water. There are 2 tables, a vault restroom and a water tub for horses is provided. Trails into higher elevations may have snow well into June.

Woolly's Tube Park and Snow Play

Snow Tube Hill Skip the uphill hike and catch a lift to the top, then bomb down the groomed lanes as fast as you dare in a high-speed snow tube. Woolly’s Tube Park is all-time fun for all ages with a large snow play area and a heated deck with snack bar offering hot cocoa and adult beverages. Children must be at least 42" tall to snow tube. Snow Play Area The snow play area is packed with big fun for even the…

Working Forest Tours - New Meadows Area

A descriptive brochure with map is available at the New Meadows Ranger District office.  The Working Forest Auto Tours offers a glimpse of what life was like in turn-of-the century Idaho and of how folks share the forest today. Follow scenic roads to view historic homesteads, wildlife areas, hot springs, and examples of active forest and range management. The West-Side Tour features visits to the 45th parallel…

Workman Creek

Below the waterfall, Workman Creek is stocked twice a year during the early part of summer. Above the falls, the creek supports a small naturally-reproducing population of rainbow trout.  Most fishing activity takes place between State Hwy. 288 and Workman Creek Falls.

Worthen Meadow Campground

Worthen Meadow Campground has 28 campsites on the shores of Worthen Meadow Resevoir. Trailheads at the campground accesses the Popo Agie Wilderness. No trailers over 24 feet. Amenities include potable water, three vault toilets, picnic tables, cook grates and boat ramp. Worthen Meadow Picnic Area is nearby. Stay limit is 16 days.

Worthen Meadow Picnic Site

Worthen Meadow Picnic Site is located next to Worthen Meadow Campground. The picnic site has six picnic tables, six cooking grates, and one vault toilet. It also has access to a boat ramp. Water is available at the campground.

Wrangle Camp Trailhead

Provides access to:   Facilities No picnic table No fire pit No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Wrangle Campground

There are several picnic tables and a rustic shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936, and a cabin built by the Soil Conservation Service, also in the 1930s. There is a community kitchen available. Facilities 5 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Wrangler Trailhead (OT)

The Wrangler Trailhead provides access to the Victory Section of the Ozark Trail.  Named after the one-room schoolhouse that formerly stood near one of the trailheads, this isolated section of the Ozark Trail is separated from the Wappapello Lake Section’s southern terminus by the Black River and three miles of rugged terrain. The trail goes through heavy oak forests with small meadows and streams…