Lush green forest surrounds the 7,647-acre reservoir that spans the border between Pennsylvania and New York. In Pennsylvania, the reservoir is completely surrounded by the Allegheny National Forest, and in New York State by Allegany State Park and the Allegany Indian Reservation of the Seneca Nation. The reservoir was created in the 1960s when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the Kinzua Dam on the upper…

In 1992 (Public Law 102-271) added 87 miles of the Allegheny River to the National Wild & Scenic River System classified as Recreational. The goal is to protect the existing outstanding and remarkable values and preserve a free-flowing condition for present and future generations.

This Trailhead serves as the access point for the Allen Basin Trail No. 1181. This 1.0 mile ATV trail gives access to Allen Basin Reservoir and multiple dispersed camping sites. More camping opportunities and toilets can be found nearby at Crosho Lake Recreation Area.  Please Note: This trail is closed to all vehicles over 50”  

Try your luck at fishing for bass, bluegill and catfish from the shoreline or one of the fishing piers on this 2.5 acre pond. Enjoy a walk around the accessible quarter-mile interprative trail and learn about the flora and fauna that make up a warm-water ecosystem.

Located south of Bridge Creek Wilderness, Allen Creek Horse Camp sits among large ponderosa pine trees and along the creek that feeds Allen Creek Reservoir. There are five campsites which are currently maintained and several corrals on site. There are no manure pits at this campground so the Forest Service…

Allen Creek Reservoir is an artificial impoundment built for irrigation in the 1940's or 1950's downstream from the junctions ofAllen, Beetle, and Yellowjacket Creeks. The reservoir has no facilities but the BLM area which occupies about 200 yards of shoreline is available for camping. The reservoir is located about 45 miles east…

Like the other campgrounds on the Metolius, Allen Springs is located amongst towering Ponderosa Pines, on a turn of the Metolius River that broadens the river view. Most of the campsites are better suited to tents rather than RV's. Find a map of this campground here.

Small parking area for Allie Canyon Trail #100 located along New Mexico Highway 35, just south of the Wilderness Ranger District office.

This body of water is part of the Henrys Fork drainage.

Allingham Campground is located next to the Metolius River. Find a map of this campground here.

Enjoy a picnic along the Salmon River. Tables, restroom and fireplaces are provided.

Allred Flat Campground is located approximately 20 miles south of Afton, Wyoming on the south side of Salt River Pass. The campground is adjacent to Little White Creek, with beaver ponds and bird-watching opportunities. Pine and aspen trees offer partial shade and summer wildflowers are abundant. Hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding trails aren't far away, ranging from easy 1/2-mile long paths to…

The Allred Flat Group Picnic Area is located on the south side of Salt River Pass at an elevation of 6,500 feet, approximately 21 miles from Afton, Wyoming. This group picnic site, located only 1/2 mile off the main highway, sits at the front of Allred Flat Campground. It can accommodate up to 50 people and 10 vehicles in the parking provided prior to entering campground. Vault toilets and potable water can be…

Primitive Hunt Camp

Small parking and turn around area.

Alma Trailhead (#41) Trailhead

A large day use beach with a swimming area protected by buoys to separate swimmers from motor boats, jet skis, and other lake users.  Ample parking is provided within walking distance. 

The boat launch consists of two lanes and a courtesy dock.  Generally open mid April through October, depending on conditions.  Parking is provided for boat trailers and vehicles.

Notice: Almanor South Campground will be closed for health and safety concerns until further notice. Almanor North Campground is open for the 2024 season as of 5/23/2024.   Almanor Campground is a large family-friendly facility for individuals and large groups alike. It provides direct access to beautiful Lake Almanor and a variety of recreational opportunities in the area. A fee is required for camping at this…

Recreation residences under Special Use Authorization

This picnic area is nestled along Hwy 89, part of the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway. Lots of space and picnic tables available. 

In a scenic mountain setting, Lake Almanor is one of the largest man-made lakes in California at 75 square miles. It offers fishing, boating, water skiing, swimming, camping, and picnicking. The Almanor Recreation Trail winds along the west side of Almanor providing views of the lake, the mountains, wildflowers, and wildlife. Family and group campgrounds, boat launch facilities, and  private marinas are…

The Almanor RV Dump Station is temporarily closed for repairs, please call the Almanor Ranger District for updates (530)258-2141.   The Almanor RV Dump Station is open to all visitors, and allows four RVs at a time.

Almont Campground is located adjacent to Colorado State Highway 135. This campground is in walking distance of the Almont Gorge, where the East River and Taylor River join to form the Gunnison River. Other recreation opportunities from Almont Campground include 4-wheel driving, mountain biking and kayaking. The landscape is mostly aspen and cottonwood trees.

Rest area off of HWY 20 with sweeping views of historic diggins and hydraulic mining remnants along the Sierra Nevada Mountains. There is a short interpretive trail with an observation deck.

The Alpine Trail #225 begins at Forest Service Road #858, Owl Creek Pass/Cimarron Road and ends at Forest Service road #868, the Alpine Plateau Access Road on the Gunnison Ranger District. This trail provides access to High Mesa and Big Park. This area provides excellent Elk Habitat because of its long flat meadows surrounded by Engelmann spruce and sub Alpine fir forests.  It is a very popular area during…

Located two miles west of Alpine, Wyoming on the south side of Highway 26 just before the bridge crossing the South Fork Snake River.  Area is located near the southeast end of Palisades Reservoir. Water is shallow along the shoreline. Restrooms are provided. Activities in the area include lake fishing, swimming, boating, white water rafting and horseback riding. Alpine Mountain Men Days is a popular…

High on Mount Hood, near the headwaters of the Salmon River, the Alpine Campground is the highest on the Forest. Snow can be present in mid-summer.  This campground offers excellent acess to nearby Timberline Lodge and many hiking and mountain biking trails as well as the town of Government Camp below it. This campground has a seasonal gate that closes for the winter.

Alpine Divide Campground is tucked away in a picturesque setting at the foot of Escudilla Mountain in a cool, quiet grove of ponderosa pines. Its convenient location makes it a good base for travel throughout the area. Alpine Divide Campground map

This area is renowned for the rare and beautiful alpine plants that can be observed blooming in spring and early summer, as well as spectacular views. The trail is entirely above tree-line and exposure to wind and weather can be extreme.

The popular Alpine Lakes Wilderness encompasses approximately 394,000 acres in the Central Cascades Region within Washington state. The area is accessed by 47 trailheads and 615 miles of trails. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) enters from Stevens Pass on the north to follow the crest south, with a long westward bend to Snoqualmie Pass, a distance of 67 trail miles. More than 700 lakes and mountain…

The popular Alpine Lakes Wilderness encompasses approximately 394,000 acres in the Central Cascades Region within Washington state. The area is accessed by 47 trailheads and 615 miles of trails. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) enters from Stevens Pass on the north to follow the crest south, with a long westward bend to Snoqualmie Pass, a distance of 67 trail miles. More than 700 lakes and mountain…

This campground is located along the Chiwawa River, 21 miles from Fish Lake.  8 campsites are located in a valley floor.  Sites are occupied on a first come first served basis.

The Alpine Mine Trail #206.1A begins at an intersection with the Weehawken Trail #206 and ends at an overlook just past the Alpine Mine. The Weehawken Trail switchbacks as it ascends the hillside on a moderately steep grade, traveling through an aspen forest with mixed conifers. It then enters an open meadow where at approximately 1.3 miles it intersects the Alpine Mine Trail. Stay to the right to continue on the…

Alpine North Loop Campground is located in beautiful Star Valley, Wyoming at an elevation of 5,640 feet. The cozy town of Alpine is just 2 miles west. Visitors enjoy boating and fishing on Palisades Reservoir, and day-tripping to Jackson and Grand Teton National Park. The campground is situated near Palisades Reservoir in a forest of lodgepole pines, which provide partial shade. The campground is relatively flat and…

Alpine Picnic Area is located in Pulaski County right off US 27. This picnic area provides picnic shelters, a play area with horseshoes, a playing field and a short loop trail  - Alpine Loop Trail #520 (1.5 miles) Exploring the woods nearby you may find evidence of old coal mines from the Alpine Coal Camp that thrived in this area…

*NOTICE* Many trails and dispersed camping areas across the Alpine Ranger District have been affected by the Wallow Fire of June 2011. Most areas are currently open to public use and entry, HOWEVER - Many trails and dispersed areas may not be maintained for hazards associated with the fire.  Please keep in mind that any area affected by the wildfire can be prone to hazards such as falling trees, flooding and…

Location: 2002 E. Highway 4, midway between Bear Valley, California and Lake Alpine. Phone: (209) 753-2811  

Easily the most popular scenic drive on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, the Alpine Scenic Loop (SR92) is a narrow, windy road famous for fall color drives. It leads past Robert Redford's year-round Sundance Resort, famous for family skiing in winter and outdoor theater in summer. The loop begins at the mouth of American Fork Canyon on SR-92 at 5,000 feet elevation, and follows the canyon to its crest at 8,…

Offers snow play on private land in the Big Bear valley. Alpine slide is located at 800 Wildrose Lane in the City of Big Bear Lake. For more information call Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain at 1-909-866-4626 or visit their website at: www.alpineslidebigbear.com

This trailhead provides access to Alpine Trail #3450 See Trail page for more information.  There are four other trailheads for the Alpine Trail. 

This trailhead provides access to: Alpine Trail #3450 See Trail page for more information.

This trailhead provides access to: Alpine Trail #3450 See Trail page for more information.

This trailhead provides access to: Alpine Trail #3450 See Trail page for more information.

This trailhead provides access to: Alpine Trail #3450 See Trail page for more information.

For a description of this area please call the Gunnison Ranger District at 970-641-0471.

Alpine Tunnel is a National Historic Railroad District consisting of a two hundred foot wide right-of-way along ten mile stretch of the original Denver, South Park and Pacific rail bed, between the town site of Quartz and the Alpine Tunnel Station Complex. Historic features include rail bed, three water tanks, telegraph office, boarding house, engine house, coaling platform, turntable, associated out buildings,…

This campground is approximately 25 miles north of Weaverville and 8 miles south of Trinity Center, 2 miles off of Hwy 3, on Guy Covington Drive. This is a 54-unit family campground including several wheel-chair accessible campsites and three accessible restrooms. The campsites have paved social areas, roads, and spurs. Each campsite is furnished with a table and fireplace. Some of the campsites have bear-proof food…

The Alpine visitor center is located off Highway 89 in Alpine, Wyoming. Situated at the confluence of the Greys and Snake Rivers, recreationists can come in and learn about the area, the beautiful riparian habitat, the abundant wildlife that frequents these river corridors and offering brochures and information about the Greater Yellowstone area! This visitor center is a lovely stop before heading to Jackson Hole…

The Alpine Way trailhead begins behind the Stanley Ranger Station, enters the Sawtooth Wilderness to Marshall Lake, continues along the Alpine Way trail past Goat Lake, and connects with Iron Creek to Alpine Lake and Sawtooth Lake.