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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 2401 - 2430 of 17630

Camp 9 Recreation Area Campground

Camp 9, rests on the shores of Lake Isabella, a high desert reservoir (elevation 2,600 feet). In the spring and early summer, the breeze can come up in the afternoons, but the mornings are quiet and calm.  Camp 9 is popular with RVs and there is lots of parking available to accommodate trailers and motorized watercraft. Dump station fee is $20 per use (there is NO free dumping! ie: free dumping with 4 or…

Camp Cadiz Campground

This campground is the site of an old Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) work camp. Somewhat off the beaten path Camp Cadiz is usually quiet and rarely do the campsites fill up; with the exception of turkey and deer hunting seasons. The campsites are level and each has a fire ring with grill and picnic table.  Equestrian camping is allowed.…

Camp Clearfork

Rustic descendent of the Civilian Conservation Corps days. Small scenic lake. Residential group-use camp available for general public use, family reunions, civic and church groups, scouts, universities, and other large meetings. Other recreation sites within the Caddo/Womble Ranger District

Camp Comfort Campground

Near the Upper South Umpqua, Camp Comfort is perfect for camping, swimming, picnicking, and hiking. Large old-growth cedar and fir trees provide shade to campers, while rhododendron are a burst of color in the spring. Camp Comfort serves as the trailhead for Camp Comfort Trail #1586, a short but rewarding trail that leads to a rocky…

Camp Cook Campsites

Once the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp (established in 1934). Camp Cook offers 4 campsites that can be reserved singly or as a group. The large, grassy opening of site #4 makes it particularly well-suited for group gathering such as scouts or family reunions. It's proximity to the Fishdam River makes it popular among anglers and the drinking water and toilet are ideal for hunters looking to set up…

Camp Creek Campground

This small campground (4 sites) on the South Fork Road is a hub for the nearby network of trails. Explore these ruggedly beautiful mountains in almost any direction, or try your luck fishing in the South Fork of the Salmon River. The campground is equipped with a hitching rack. There are four campground units with tables, and fire rings. The campground has an outhouse and hiking trail access. No…

Camp Creek Campground & Day Use

Camp Creek Campground sits next to a babbling forest creek in the country's scenic Pacific Northwest region. The campground is not far from the base of the majestic, snow-covered Mt. Hood, Oregon's highest point and a prominent landmark of the area. A variety of recreational activities surround the campground, including hiking, biking and horseback riding trails, scenic views and points of exploration. The…

Camp Creek Olympic Discovery Trailhead

This site provides western access to the Olympic Discovery Trail that parallels the winding course of the Sol Duc River. It is a dog-friendly trail that is also open to touring bikes, mountain bikes, stock, wheelchairs, and hikers. The trail follows the original Spruce Division Railroad Grade east for about six miles. This six miles section of trail also passes…

Camp Creek Trailhead

Camp Creek Trailhead - is a signed site with visitor information, registration box and a loading/unloading ramp for ATVs.  All trailheads have space for parking.

Camp Dick Campground

Camp Dick is situated in a glacial valley adjacent to Middle Saint Vrain Creek, with a mixture of forest and open meadow. The Middle Saint Vrain Creek is a good fly-fishing stream where anglers cast for rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. Many trails in the vicinity are open to hiking and biking, including Sourdough and Buchanan Pass trails. The Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary is four miles from the west end of the…

Camp Discovery Group Campground

The campground is located just outside the full service town of Red Bluff, CA.  Campground has 11 screen cabins, showers, dish washing facilities, vault toilets, amphitheater, two cabanas with picnic tables, preparation tables, secure storage areas, lighting & 4 large grills.  Additional tent camping is available under the small conifer forest at the same location.  Sycamore, Oak and…

Camp Draw Trailhead

Generally, open July to November as weather and conditions allow. Access/entry point to the Jarbidge Wilderness Area.

Camp Five Pond Trailhead

This is the primary access point for the Irish Wilderness, the largest wilderness in Missouri. It’s a gravel parking lot and a two panel kiosk. The road loops around the parking area. If you are riding a horse this would be the best trailhead to use for access.

Camp Four Campground

This forested campground is located along the Chewuch River on paved road #51, 18 miles north of Winthrop. Hiking and driving opportunities nearby. Some sites maximum length of site is 16 feet. Trailers not recommended.  

Camp Four Lake

Camp Four Lake is a small lake with a carry-in access that is roughly ¼ mile from the parking area. There are 2 back country campsites on this lake. Nearby lakes include: Dark Lake, Knuckey Lake and…

Camp Hale East Fork Group Campground

This group campground is located in a wide, flat, open valley sparsely forested by lodgepole pines. It is near the headwaters of the Eagle River and East Fork Eagle River. The Colorado Trail crosses within walking distance and the gravel roads in the Camp Hale area provide easy walking and bike paths. Fishing is also available in numerous small streams nearby. This group site accommodates groups of 1 - 200 people. A…

Camp Hale Memorial Campground

This campground is located in the Camp Hale National Historic Site about 15 miles south of Minturn, CO in a wide, flat, open valley sparsely forested by lodgepole pines. There are 21 campsites available. It is near the headwaters of the Eagle River with the East Fork River close by. The…

Camp Hale National Historic Site

Camp Hale was the center of mountain and winter warfare training developed by the United States Army during World War II. The camp was located here because of the site's natural features and ready access. When the war broke out this valley was served by both a federal highway and the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Moreover, the large open valley had adequate room for the camp including more than 1,000…

Camp Hale Pond Fishing Pier

The Camp Hale Pond is located on the south end of the Camp Hale National Historic Site which is a flat valley floor surrounded by mountain peaks. The Camp Hale Pond is stocked with trout by the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the pier is Accessible. The headwaters of the Eale River, and numerous beaver ponds, also offer nearby trout…

Camp II OHV Staging Area

Provides camping and parking for access to the: East Fort Rock OHV Trail System Area There are picnic tables and fire rings scattered throughout the trees within the staging area providing more a dispersed camp atmosphere. A vault toilet is located near the parking area. There is a learners’ loop adjacent to the staging area. An…

Camp Misery Trailhead

Main trailhead for the Jewel Basin Hiking Area, including the Mt. Aeneas #717 trail. 

Camp Nesbit Environmental Center

Nestled in the beautiful northwoods of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Camp Nesbit Environmental Center is the perfect setting for exploring the natural world. Built by the CCC, this residential camp blends a rustic feel with many modern conveniences. For more information on the facilities and reserving your spot read below or print out the brochure (…

Camp Penacook Shelter

C​amp Penacook is a 3-sided shelter located on the southeast side of Mt. Chocorua, approximately 1.5 miles from the summit, off the Piper Trail. There is a small earthen tent pad located below the shelter and a pit toilet in the vicinity. The shelter holds 6-8 people and the tent pad holds one small tent. Nearby, a short distance up the Piper Trail from its junction with the shelter spur path, are gorgeous overlooks…

Camp Richardson Corral

Camp Richardson Corral and Pack Station is located on National Forest lands on the south shore of beautiful Lake Tahoe. The corral is operated under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. The address is 4 Emerald Bay Road (Highway 89) and is located approximately three miles northwest of the City of South Lake Tahoe. Owned by the Ross family since 1934, Camp…

Camp Richardson Resort

A year-round destination, historic Camp Richardson Resort offers everything wonderful about outdoor recreation in Lake Tahoe in the spring, summer, winter and fall. Warm seasons include biking, camping, fishing, hiking, sandy beach access, water activities and more! Snowy seasons offer cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowplay and…

Camp Ridge Trailhead

This is one of the three trailheads for the Chadwick Motorized Trail System. The other two are KC Pavilion and Oak Camp. Riders can also access the trail from…

Camp Rock Trailhead

The Camp Rock Trailhead is located at the Camp Rock Campground in the Mount Evans State Wildlife Area. This trailhead provides access to the Beartrack Lakes Trail (#43) and the Beaver Meadows Trail (#44).

Camp Roosevelt Recreation Area

Camp Roosevelt Campground is the site of the first Civilian Conservation Corps Camp in the Nation. Follow the path through the CCC camp and view the foundations where the actual buildings once stood. Proud and lofty oak trees create the perfect atmosphere for enjoying a simple picnic or camping out with friends or family.

Camp Run Campground

Nestled along a Shenandoah Mountain drainage in Pendleton County, WV, Camp Run provides an opportunity for primitive 1950’s style camping that is popular with hunters.