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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 2551 - 2580 of 17630

Canyon Estates Trailhead

Trailhead access to the south end of Faulty Trail 195, Upper Faulty Trail 195A and South Crest Trail 130 as well as the Travertine Falls. Please refer to the Sandia Mountain Trails map to plan your course. Cell phone coverage is not guaranteed It is the recreationist’s responsibility to use a map. Trail(s) are open for the…

Canyon Forest Campground

Canyon Forest Forest Camp is one of several small campgrounds located along the Wild and Scenic Lostine River. The camp is a rustic facility set in the cool fir and pine tree forest and is popular during the summer for local and regional campers visiting the Lostine Canyon and…

Canyon Lake

  Canyon Lake is known for wonderful shorelines along the red rock cliffs. Boaters wanting scenery and seclusion should try the east end of the lake, where it winds through steep canyon walls. There are occasional sightings of Big Horn sheep, as well as other wildlife. Lake tour boat trips call (480) 827-9144. Boat-access camping is at The Point. November - March, Arizona Game and Fish stock the lake monthly…

Canyon Lake Marina

Commerical Site, Please call for information, Tel: (480)288-9233, Paved Boat Launch

Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Canyon Lakes Ranger District is located in north-central Colorado and encompasses approximately 650,000 acres in the Roosevelt National Forest, mostly in Larimer County. The Canyon Lakes Ranger District offers visitors a variety of recreation opportunities throughout the year, and also provides for traditional uses, such as permits for firewood gathering and grazing. We are home to four Wilderness areas, three…

Canyon Peak Trailhead #903

Canyon Peak Trail #903 departs from Cabinet Divide East Trail #360E at Canyon Peak and connects Canyon Peak (6326’), Twenty Peak (6160’), and Twenty Odd Peak (6048’). 20 Odd Peak Trail #898 and Roe Gulch Trail #894 take off from 20 Odd Peak and offer multiple hiking opportunities for users. There are no stream crossings.

Canyon Point Amphitheater Interpretive Site

Canyon Point Amphitheater Interpretive Site.

Canyon Point Campground

Canyon Point has 113 camping units including 32 units with electrical hook-ups. Canyon Point lies in a forested area above the Mogollon Rim at an elevation of 7,500 ft. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile-long escarpment in northern Arizona that defines the southern edge of the great Colorado Plateau. Elevations along the top of the Rim range from 5,000 to 8,000 feet.

Canyon Rim Campground

Canyon Rim Campground is located in a grassy meadow high above Flaming Gorge Reservoir, along Red Canyon Road. Visitors enjoy exploring the Red Canyon Rim Trail and canoeing and fishing at Greens Lake. The campground lies about 1 mile from beautiful cliffs overlooking Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Lodgepole and ponderosa pines dot the campground, providing limited shade. Summer wildflowers are plentiful.

Canyon Rim Overlook

Canyon Rim Observation Deck

Canyon Transfer Camp

Canyon Campground is a non-reservation campground composed of 7 single units and 3 group sites on Big Smoky Creek. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, drinking water, restrooms, horse corrals and a stock loading station. The Big Smoky Trail #072 begins at the north end of the campground and leads to Skillern Hot Springs. Big Smoky trail is open to non-motorized travel and…

Canyon Vista Campground

Canyon Vista Campground is located near Walnut Canyon and Lower Lake Mary. This area consists of ponderosa pine, mixed conifer, aspen and oak, which offer good photo opportunities, interesting geology and views of the San Francisco Peaks. The trailhead for Sandys Canyon Trail and the Vista Loop Trail are at the north…

Cape Horn Area (MF6)

This area generally encompasses trails, trailheads, campgrounds and other recreation opportunities in the Cape Horn Country that are outside the Wilderness boundary. Campgrounds in this area include Lola, Beaver, Banner, Bench and Thatcher, just off Highway 21, plus Vader Rest Stop. In the winter, the Cape Horn Guard Station may be rented.

Cape Horn Overlook

Cape Horn Overlook is accessed via Cape Horn Trail #4418. Follow Cape Horn Trail for a scenic 2 mile hike to Cape Horn Overlook. The site was developed in dedication to Nancy Russell, who saved this slice of heaven and its breathtaking views of the Columbia River Gorge. You can complete the entire strenuous loop between July 16 to Jan 31.…

Cape Horn Winter Rental Cabin

Cape Horn Winter Rental is located in Cape Horn Meadows approximately 16 miles northwest of Stanley, Idaho, situated in a stand of lodgepole pines at an elevation of 6,660 feet. On clear days, the guard station's front porch affords breathtaking views of the rugged Sawtooth Mountain Range to the south. The Cape Horn area offers unlimited cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling opportunities in the…

Cape Perpetua Campground

Cape Perpetua Campground is in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area off Highway 101. Nestled along the banks of Cape Creek, surrounded by large sitka spruce, Douglas fir, and alder trees, this campground provides visitors easy access to recreation sites in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. Many sites in the campground are situated along the creek, and each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush…

Cape Perpetua Group Campground

Cape Perpetua Group Campground is in the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area. The group site holds up to 50 people. A 23-mile trail system surrounds the campground. Several paths lead through dense, old-growth forests and to rocky coastal overlooks. Hiking trails that lead to the Giant Spruce, Cape Visitor Center, tidepools, and St. Perpetua (“one of the Best views on the Oregon Coast”) can be accessed from the campground.…

Cape Perpetua Overlook Day Use

Towering 800 feet over the protected Marine Garden shoreline, the Cape Perpetua Day Use area is the highest viewpoint accessible by car on the Oregon Coast.   Take the winding, wooded drive to the top of the Cape Perpetua Headland, and you'll be rewarded with an awe-inspiring overlook just steps from the parking area. On clear days, views extend nearly 40 miles out to sea, and along 70 miles of coastline. This…

Cape Perpetua Scenic Area

  Towering 800 feet over the Pacific Ocean, the Cape Perpetua headland is the highest viewpoint accessible by car on the Oregon Coast. From this high point, enjoy views of the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve and the rugged and rocky shore where visitors can witness the power of the ocean as it meets the coastal temperate rainforest. Cape Perpetua Scenic Area encompasses 2,700 acres of coastal habitat and was set…

Cape Perpetua Trailhead

Conveniently located at the Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, this trailhead is the perfect place to begin your explorations of the unique coastal forest of Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.  This is the trailhead for:…

Cape Perpetua Visitor Center

The Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, in the heart of the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area has a phenomenal view of the ocean from inside, and from the wheelchair accessible deck. Open seven days a week most of the year, the visitor center staff can answer questions and help you plan your trip. A Discover Your Northwest bookstore sells books…

Capilla Peak Campground

Great views of Manzano Mountains, Rio Grande and Estancia Valleys are part of the attraction of this popular 8-unit site at 9200 with access to Manzano Mountain Wilderness and Hawkwatch's raptor counting station.

Capitan Wilderness

The Capitan Wilderness Area lies about 5 miles NE of Capitan, NM and is most famous as the place where the real Smokey Bear was found in 1950. 

Capitol Creek TH #1961

ALERTS: • Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.• Advance reservation permits are required for overnight stays in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit Zones.

Capitol Ditch Trailhead #1963

ALERT: Bear canisters are required for all backpackers in the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. The Capitol Ditch Trail trail begins moderately along the ditch for one mile. It continues through aspen and fir stands for another mile and then opens up. The trail descends down to the Capitol Creek. You will cross here and meet up with…

Capitol Rock Natural Landmark

Capitol Rock, located in the Long Pines land unit in Montana, is a massive white sandstone remnant which originated as a volcanic ash deposit. This unique formation resembles the Nation's Capitol Building in Washington, DC. It is one of two National Natural Landmarks on the Sioux R.D.

Caples Lake Campground

CAUTION: There are bears in the area. Please keep all foods, soaps, and garbage properly stored in bear boxes. Check ahead. Campfires may not be allowed during fire restrictions.