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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 2581 - 2610 of 17630

Capps Crossing Group Campground

A campground on the Eldorado National Forest. Restrooms are available at this site. No potable water.

Caps Ridge Trailhead

At 3008' this is the highest elevation trailhead on a public road in the White Mountains. The Caps Ridge trail accesses the summit of Mt. Jefferson and intersects with the Mt. Jefferson Loop trail at 2.6 miles.

Captain Cook Trailhead

This is the trailhead for Captain Cook Trail #1364.2 For information about accessible recreation opportunities in Pacific Northwest National Forests, visithttp://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/r6/accessiblerecreation

Captain Mountain Trailhead

The Captain Mountain Trailhead is located south of Idaho Springs on Hwy 103. The trailhead provides access to the Captain Mountain Trail (#46).

Captains Point Boat-In Campground

This is a boat access only facility with 3 campsites.  There is a vault toilet and no piped water.

Capulin Campground

A popular roadside campground with access to Rio Fernando de Taos for fishing and the trail to "Ice Cave" waterfall.

Capulin Snow Play Site

For more information contact the Sandia Ranger District, Monday – Friday 8 am-430pm at 505-281-3304 Closed due to lack of snow. Our first concern is pubilic safety for recreationists using Capulin Snow Play Area. Please use plastic sleds or tubes only and note that there is a $10.00 cash or check only amenity fee. Here are some tips that will help make your visit enjoyable: Snow Play Area Rules Slide…

Capulin Spring Picnic Site

Capulin Spring is a well-loved recreation spot. It accommodates fifty people. This picnic site is surrounded by heavily wooded land that affords shade to escape the heat of the day. It includes a group picnic shelter, which is a modern day version of the Civilian Conservation Corps (aka CCC) mid-1930's design found in most all of our picnic areas, six accessible…

Carberry Group Campground

Carberry Group Campground is located along Cougar Creek. The tent site locations vary in size, with the smaller, more intimate sites found adjacent to Cougar Creek. Lake access is found across County Road 777 from the campground, with a trail that leads to Carberry Creek. (When the lake is full, the trail ends at the lake). There is nearby access to Applegate Lake and an OHV trail system.…

Carbine Flat OHV Road 3N59

This road travels 4 miles from Coxey OHV Road 3N14 to the end.  At the end of the road, motorcycle Devils Hole OHV Trail 2W01 begins towards Lake Arrowhead.

Carbine Flat Spur A OHV Road 3N59A

This road travels 4.8 miles from the junction with Carbine Flat OHV Road 3N59 along the northern forest boundary terminating onto a BLM road. The road continues west on the BLM to Deep Creek Road in Hesperia.

Carbon #436

The Carbon Trail #436 begins on Gunnison County Road 12 and ends at Forest Service Road 730.1B. After crossing Coal Creek, the trail begins to climb and intersects the Green Lake Trail #566 in about 1.8 miles. Continue straight to stay on the Carbon Trail, however a nice downhill is available by turning east and following the Green Lake Trail back to Crested Butte. The Carbon Trail can be fairly rocky and loose as…

Carbonate Creek TH #1971

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.

Card Picnic Area

Card Picnic Area is situated on the banks of the Logan River just 9.4 miles east of Logan, Utah, in scenic Logan Canyon. Visitors enjoy fishing, tubing and exploring local trails. This timbered area is popular for stream fishing.

Cardens Bluff Campground

Located on a bluff overlooking the 6,430-acre Watauga Lake, Cardens Bluff Campground offers more than 40 sites, primarily for tent camping. There is a bathhouse with showers and flush toilets. No electrical hookups are provided. Day use areas are located nearby for those wanting to take advantage of swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.

Carey Creek Picnic Area

Enjoy a picnic along the Salmon River, just outside the Gospel-Hump and Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness areas. A restroom, fire rings, two sites with tables are provided.

Carhart #1815

The Carhart Trail circles Trappers Lake which lies completely within Flat Tops Wilderness. The trail stays close to the shore on the east and north sides, providing good fishing access. On the west and south sides, the trail is up to 1.3 miles away from the lake. The Carhart Trail provides access to the…

Caribou Campground

Caribou Campground is located north of Troy on forest road 92. The campground has 3 sites with tables and fire rings. Amenities include a vault toilet.

Caribou Campground

Caribou Campground is composed of 7 campsites which are first-come, first-serve, and is situated in a pine overstory near the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Visitor Center. Popular trail heads in the area include North Fork, West Fork, East Fork, and Murdock Creek. The trails in Northfork Canyon lead to Murdock Creek, Amber Lakes, Window Lake and into the Hemingway-Boulder Wilderness Area with views of Ryan Peak…

Caribou Creek Cabin

A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin on Resurrection Creek surrounded by spruce/birch forest with views of nearby mountains. This cabin sleeps 6 and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, and outhouse. Not included: running water, electricity, mattress or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.

Caribou Creek Trailhead #410

Trail Length: 5.01. The trail passes through old stands of hemlock and cedar; the trail follows Willard Creek and Caribou Creek for about 2.5 miles. It is difficult to follow the trail on this lower stretch, and you may have to bushwhack. Once past Caribou Creek, the trail begins to traverse the mountain. It is overgrown in places and blowdowns are numerous. South of the summit the trail crosses a steep rock face…

Caribou Dispersed Camping Area

The Caribou Townsite is five miles northwest of Nederland. There are 11 numbered, designated campsites located along the National Forest System Road 505, which emerges to the north and west from Five Points. A four-wheel drive high clearance vehicle is recommended. There are no facilities in this area. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only.

Caribou East Trailhead

The Caribou Trail leaves the Bog Brook valley along a succession stream crossings and logging roads. It then ascends Caribou Mountain into the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness.

Caribou Lake Boat Area

A gravel boat ramp provides access to the 246 acre Caribou Lake. Caribou Lake is east of Minnesota State Highway 38. Lake trout and panfish are found in this lake.

Caribou Lake Trailhead

Wilderness trailhead at eastern boundary of Caribou Wilderness.  Access via Silver Lake Road or 10 Road to Caribou Lake.  Serves as primary wilderness access.  Parking for 20 vehicles and bulletin board provided.  Small boats may be launched into Caribou Lake from trailhead when lake levels allow.

Caribou Mountain Guard Station

Caribou Mountain and the National Forest are named after a man known as "Cariboo Jack," who discovered gold in this area in 1870. He was an adventurous man who became a local legend. Today, the guard station on Caribou Mountain is a haven for adventurers who enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The guard station can be accessed by car during the warmer months, but only snowmobiles or skis can be used in…

Caribou West / Mud Brook Trailhead

The Mud Brook and one end of the Caribou trails share this trailhead. The two trails diverge and then meet again, creating a loop hike the views and ledges atop Caribou Mountain.