This body of water is part of the Duchesne drainage.

The Buena Vista Trailhead includes a restroom and visitor information. It serves Buena Vista (#262) and Charcoal Gulch (#263) trails. Located near Idaho City Ranger Station, adjacent to the Idaho City airstrip.

This trail offers options: a shorter hike to log cabin ruins or a longer trip to the top of Buffalo Mountain at 12,274 ft. The trail winds through a lodgepole pine forest and eventually leads to remains of two historic log cabins with only the foundations remaining. The trail climbs steeply into the alpine where you can occasionally see mountain goats. Once on top of Buffalo Mountain you will have spectacular…

Buffalo Campground is nestled along the banks of the Buffalo River, about 26 miles south of West Yellowstone, Montana, in beautiful Island Park, Idaho. Situated within the Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s Ashton/Island Park Ranger District, this campground rests at an elevation of 6,200 feet, accessible via U.S. Highway 20, just north of Pond’s Lodge on the east side of the highway. Roads and parking spurs are…

Buffalo Campground offers a setting far enough from town that there is no corner store, while being close enough that the drive to and from home makes a pleasant getaway. Located about an hour drive southwest of Denver at an elevation of 7,400 feet, Buffalo Campground provides a wonderful opportunity for individuals or families to enjoy the great outdoors. A part of the Buffalo Creek…

Access/entry point to the Santa Rosa-Paradise Peak Wilderness area.  

The Buffalo Creek Recreation Area is more than 50 miles of multi-use, nonmotorized trails that tie into the Colorado Trail in several places. There are a lot of options available for riding or hiking. Some of the old logging roads provide two-track while connecting trails…

At the southern end of the East Fork canyon is Buffalo Crossing Campground, an old Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) era site which actually boasts the largest campsites along the river.

#slider{border:0}Buffalo Gap Campground features many amenities for an enjoyable camping experience. A camp host is on site from Memorial Day to Labor Day.  

This area is divided into two areas located in southern South Dakota.  One area is south and northeast of Hot Springs and the other is south and west of Wall.  There are few developed recreation sites, but plenty of space for all kinds of recreational opportunities.

Trail provides access to many other trail in the drainage, good opportunities exist for a looped day hike.  Trailhead has horse ramp and toilet.

Opens June 15th, 2024 The Buffalo Pass area has been an increasingly popular dispersed recreation hub, partly because of its proximity to Steamboat Springs. The area, however, was lacking in Forest Service trails for people to enjoy the area, and many user created trails were developed instead. In response, in 2016, the Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger District conducted an analysis of the…

The campground is comprised of a single large loop, surrounded by a grass meadow in a Ponderosa Pine grove. There are 19 sites, 4 are pull-through. The sites are large and well-spaced with sites #16, 17 and 18 on a dead-end spur with no turn around. The open areas are dotted with wildflowers. The campground is conveniently situated to State Hwy 114 for an overnight stay.

Buffalo Peaks Trailhead provides access to a middle section of Salt Creek Trail which accesses southeast portions of Buffalo Peaks Wilderness. Seasonal wildlife closure on Forest Service Road 431, entrance only permitted by foot/horse Jan. 1- June 15th.…

Buffalo Peaks Wilderness, encompassing 41,232 acres, was congressionally designated in 1993. It get its name from the 13,000-foot Buffalo Peaks located 15 miles southwest of Fairplay, Colorado. Elevations range from 9,200 to 13,326 feet from sea level. This area differs from other surrounding Wilderness areas by virtue of its high potential for solitude. Conifers and aspens intermingle with rolling meadows…

Buffalo Peaks Wilderness offers a great variety of recreational opportunities. There are many miles of trail in or near the wilderness area, and all wilderness regulations apply. Trails in the wilderness area are for foot traffic only and not open to motorized vehicles or bicycles. …

Designated trailhead with access to trails into Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Parking at the trailhead is adequate provided parked vehicles are parked conservatively. Trail grade varies substantially over 8.1 miles and is quite steep in a few places. Water is scarce along the top of Buffalo Ridge and Davis Peak. Campsites are numerous along the trail, but there aren't any campsites on the road into the…

Buffalo Springs Campground is located 12.5 miles south of Fairplay on Forest System Road 431. It has 18 campsites with parking spurs 24-40 feet and a maximum trailer length of 30 feet. At an elevation is 9,000 feet, its facilities include toilets, tables, water and fire rings. Buffalo Springs Campground is an ideal setting for biking, hiking, horseback riding and rock climbing.

This trailhead provides access to the Green Mountain Trail (#722), the Colorado Trail (#1776) and other nearby trail segments.

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The Buffehr Creek Trail is 3.5 miles long. It begins and/or ends at Forest Road 734 and Buffehr Creek Road. For hiking, this trail starts in the town of Vail and joins the North Vail Trail #1896. It can be hiked east or west, but a popular section is to the east to the Beaver Ponds for an easy hike. For biking, this…

The Buford-New Castle Parallel OHV Trail begins at the West Elk Trailhead and ends at Forest Road 601 north of Meadow Lake. The trail is 14.5 miles long and is open to motorized vehicles less than 62 inches in width. It is also open to foot, horse, and bicycle travel. Please drive carefully and be courteous to all users.  This OHV route leads users across open meadows and through scenic stands of…

The Buford-New Castle Road is the main thoroughfare across the Flat Tops, spanning a total length of approximately 42 miles. The route provides access to numerous side roads, dispersed camping areas, and non-motorized trails. The road is open to highway legal vehicles, along with bicycle, foot, and horse travel. The road is graveled and suitable for passenger cars, though the surface is washboarded in many places.…

From Bug Springs Trailhead to Lower Green Mountain Trailhead is an arduous 4.7 miles uphill climb. This is a great winter/fall hike where you can get out and stretch your legs. It is an additional .8 miles if you continue to the Gordon Hirabayshi Campground in the opposite direction.

This trailhead provides access to: Bugaboo Ridge Trail #3423 Bruno Meadows Trail #3424 Bachelor Mountain Trail #3420 See Trail page for more information.

The Bull and Brown Trail #724 is one of two trails that drop off the rim on the southeast side of the Mesa and is a medium level of difficulty.  Combine the Brown and Bull Trail with the Point Camp Trail #725 to form a loop. The upper half mile of the trail travels through spruce, fir, and aspen stands with the lower portion traveling through mostly oakbrush. …

The Bull Basin Trail #507 begins at Forest Service Road 254.1A at the north end of Bull Creek Reservoir No. 5 and ends at FSR 257.1D on the northeast side of Cottonwood Lake No. 1. This trail passes several nice fishing spots as it climbs from Bull Creek Reservoir No.5 to Bull Basin Reservoir No. 2 in just under a mile. It traverses the north side of the reservoir and turns southeast, continuing a gradual uphill…

The best population of stream-inhabiting German brown trout in the state lives in the Deschutes River below Wickiup Reservoir. Highly accessible and easy to drift, the river changes dramatically below Wickiup Dam to become a slow, meandering, powerful body of water. There is a…

The access road is gravel/dirt you may want to drive slowly if you are in an RV or trailer, but your short drive off the road will be worthwhile. The campground is located on about 10 acres of land that is almost totally surrounded by the Deschutes River. The sites are large enough for the biggest RV or longest trailer, and this area is well loved by anglers.

Bull Canyon is a dinosaur track site and scenic overlook of beautiful Bull Canyon and Fisher Mesa. There is a short gravel trail to therapod dinosaur tracks that are dated to the Jurassic period about 200 million years ago when the area was a shallow sea. It is located about an hour outside of Moab. For further details, please contact the Moab Ranger District (435) 636-3360.