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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 2251 - 2280 of 17630

Burnt Hill Trailhead

The Burnt Hill Trail climbs easily to a junction at 0.7 miles, and then turns to the left. The trail continues to climb easily along an old logging road for the first 1.0 mile. Then it enters the Breadloaf Wilderness and climbs more steeply to its junction with the Long Trail at 2.1 miles. Boyce Shelter is located 0.6 miles north of the junction on the Long Trail. Maximum elevation change is 1280 feet.  

Burnt Knob Lookout

This is the site of the historic Burnt Knob lookout on Forest Road 468-C. Road 468-C is recommended for 4-wheel-drive only. Trail #539 near the lookout accesses McArthur, Stillman and Burnt Knob lakes. A toilet is available.

Burnt Lake Trailhead

Burnt Lake is located approximately 24 miles from Pinedale. The road is rough and a high clearance, 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended, RVs are not advised. This trailhead provides access to low use trails within the Bridger Wilderness.

Burnt Lake Trailhead (North)

The Burnt Lake North Trailhead leads to the Burnt Lake Trail in the Mount Hood Wilderness. You may continue up to Zigzag Mountain with views above treeline. The Burnt Lake Trail also has wonderful old cedar snags showing remnants of a wildfire that came through around 1900. Capacity for 10 medium-sized vehicles. Picnic table, toilet,…

Burnt Log / McClure Trailhead

The Burnt Log / McClure Trailhead is a one-acre trailhead with visitor information serves both Burnt Log (#075) and McClure (#089) trails.  Located near Buck Mountain Campground.   Burnt Log Trail  - begins on the east side of Johnson Creek, parallels the creek for a short distance, and ascends gradually. As it levels, the trail passes through a lodgepole pine forest littered with granite boulders.…

Burnt Mill Brook Trailhead

The somewhat gradual climb of the Burnt Mill Brook Trail make it a popular choice for hiking to the breath-taking views atop the East and West Royce Mountains and further south to the high Basin Rim Trail.

Burnt Ranch Campground

This facility is a first-come, first-serve facility with 16 units. Can accommodate up to a 25 foot trailer.  Please contact the Weaverville Ranger Station at 530-623-2121 for open and close dates.

Burnt Rancheria Campground

Burnt Rancheria Campground is located 50 miles east of San Diego at the Laguna Mountain Recreation Area in Southern California, right off the Sunrise Scenic Byway. Campers can enjoy hiking, viewing unique birds and wildlife and enjoying cooler temperatures at this mountain facility in Cleveland National Forest, open from mid-April through October. Burnt Rancheria is a large campground with several loops of campsites…

Burnt Ridge Road #651.1

 Burnt Ridge Road is 7.6 miles. It is opne to vehicles with high clearance, ohv, motorcycle, horse, bicycle and foot traffic.Tthe Connects to #603 and #640.

Burr Oak Cove Campground

Burr Oak Cove Campground is a small densely wooded campground on the northwest tip of Burr Oak Reservoir in Athens County. The campground has 19 camping units, including walk-in sites which offer additional seclusion to the camper looking for solitude.

Burrells Ford

Burrells Ford campground is open year round with no charge. A vault toilet and picnic tables are available. Walk .25 miles to camp on the Chattooga River.

Burro #240

These two trails provide a way into a remote and rugged area of the Chiricahuas accessible from Horseshoe Canyon. From the end of Forest Road 314 the Burro Trail continues up Horseshoe Canyon to the top of Horseshoe Pass. From this point you have a couple of alternatives to choose from. You can continue along the Burro Trail down into the…

Burro #80

There are two trailheads for the Burro Trail, one starting at the base of the Peak 9 ski area at Breckenridge near Beaver Run Resort and the other starting at the Spruce Creek Trailhead north of Breckenridge in the town of Blue River. The trail winds through dense forest and has some viewpoints along the way, and eventually connects with Spruce Creek Road. * There is a printable…

Burro Basin Trailhead

The Burro Basin Trailhead located at the end of  Forest Road 263. Uses: parking, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding.

Burro Bridge Campground

Two miles northeast of Dunton, Burro Bridge is one of three campgrounds along the West Dolores Road (Forest Rd. 535). The campground has 14 sites with a few shade trees on a sloping hillside above the West Dolores River. For those camping with stock (extra fee), there is a nearby corral next to two of the campsites. Two bays can accommodate 2 horses a day. Parking pads are wide enough to accommodate…

Burro Creek Trailhead #873

This facility consists of a gravel parking lot and some trail signing.  This is a major ATV friendly trailhead for the lower approach to the Burro Creek Trail # 873 right off the Pinos Creek Road # 14

Burro Mountain #1833

The Burro Mountain trail is 6.5 miles long. It begins at Forest Trail 1834 and ends at Forest Trail 2240.

Bushytail Campground

The campground is a single loop through a stand of mature Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir. There are single, double, triple, and quad sites. It is a “multi-group” campground. The quad site has four aprons and is available for four single families if not reserved; two parking aprons have electric and water hookups. Both the double and triple campsites have a single pull-through parking apron and one electric and water…

Buster Lake Trailhead

This is the trailhead for trail #4153, Fanny's Hole and #4152, Buster Lake Trail.  There is one campsite above Buster Lake available for overnight camping.  The road is narrow and steep; 4wd recommended.

Butcher Boy Picnic Area

This picnic/day-use area is located at the far western end of Turquoise Lake, adjacent to May Queen Campground. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings with grates, and a restroom. You can also access…

Butcher Jones Day Use Area

At Butcher Jones, Mesquite trees provide welcome natural shade to picnic units. Butcher Jones features a pleasant nature trail and a gently sloping beach which makes safe, gradual changes in depths adjacent to picnic area. This popular beach/picnic area is one of the…

Butler Bar Campground

Butler Bar Campground has primitive camping with access to the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and is adjacent to the Copper-Salmon Wilderness and…

Butler Butte Cabin

Step into the Butler Butte Cabin and step back in time to the days of WWII, when the threat of forest fires wasn’t just from lightning strikes. The one room cabin is furnished with a double bed and two single beds, as well as a table and chairs. It is equipped with a propane heater, cook stove and oven, refrigerator and lights. There is no water on…

Butler Creek River Access

This access to the Salmon River is a graded gravel ramp down to bedrock. Boats must be carried a short distance across the bedrock to the water. Butler Creek has  a vault toilet, two picnic tables and bulletin boards.

Butler Creek River Access

This access is very popular among boaters on the Salmon River. It is used as a take-out after the Nordheimer section or a put-in for the Butler run. This access is also popular for picnicking and swimming.

Butler Peak Fire Lookout

Butler Peak Fire Lookout (elev. 8,537 ft.) is located in the San Bernardino Mountains between the towns of Green Valley Lake and Fawnskin. The area is surrounded by low lying shrubs and peppered by pine trees. As the highest fire lookout on the Mountaintop and Front Country Ranger Districts, Butler Peak offers spectacular 360° views including sites such as San Gorgonio Peak, the Big Bear Valley, Lake Arrowhead,…

Butte Creek

Quiet and off the beaten path, Butte Creek campground is located 4 miles off Highway 44. No fee. 10 semi-developed sites. No water available. Vault toilets located on both ends of campground.

Butte Meadows Campground

Butte Meadows campground is a developed campground along Butte Creek with 13 designated sites. Each campsite has a picnic table, metal fire ring, and a parking space for at least one vehicle. Some sites can accommodate two vehicles. The campground is located in the community of Butte Meadows. Visitors to this campground can enjoy fishing or relaxing near Butte Creek, exploring local roads and trails, hunting,…

Butte Meadows Homesites

Recreation residences under Special Use Authorization